Eh Scan vs LocalQC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Eh Scan
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Canadian Product Scanner is your pocket guide to smart shopping. Whether you’re in the grocery store or shopping online, scan any product—especially beef—and instantly find out if it's subject to U.S. tariffs. Promote local economy by choosing Canadian-sourced alternatives. This app is perfect for conscious consumers who want to support Canadian farmers and reduce dependency on foreign imports. Features: Scan Barcodes to identify U.S. vs Canadian products Get Alerts if the product is U.S.-tariffed (e.g. beef) Find Local Alternatives from Canadian producers Live Updates with changing tariff rules and product origins Educational Tips on how to shop Canadian Make every dollar count by supporting local industry and farming communities. Stay informed and shop with purpose!
LocalQC
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LocalQC AI réunit boutiques, artisans et producteurs du Québec dans une seule app pensée pour acheter local en confiance. • Score local indicatif — chaque marchand reçoit un pointage clair tenant compte de la fabrication, de l'expédition, des certifications et de la transparence. • Badges vérifiés — « Entreprise québécoise », « Fait au Québec », « Expédié du Québec », « Vérifié ». • Recherche IA en langage naturel — posez votre question (« cadeau québécois sous 50 $ ») et obtenez des suggestions ciblées. • Scanner de produit — code-barres ou étiquette pour confirmer l'origine d'un article en magasin. • Fiches marchands enrichies — adresse complète avec itinéraire et copie en un geste, téléphone, courriel, réseaux sociaux, certifications, promotions actives. • Itinéraire intégré — ouverture dans Plans, EVNavPro ou ABRP. • Lien Tourisme Québec — explorez le marchand dans l'app officielle. • Bilingue FR / EN, conçu pour les Québécois.es. • Confidentialité d'abord — aucune donnée personnelle vendue, traitement local lorsque possible (Apple Intelligence quand disponible). Les informations indiquées proviennent de sources publiques et sont indicatives. LocalQC AI ne garantit pas qu'un produit est fabriqué au Québec sans validation officielle. ----------- LocalQC AI brings Quebec's shops, artisans and producers together in a single app made for buying local with confidence. • Indicative local score — every merchant gets a transparent rating based on manufacturing, shipping, certifications and transparency. • Verified badges — "Quebec Business", "Made in Quebec", "Ships from Quebec", "Verified". • Natural-language AI search — ask a question ("Quebec-made gift under $50") and get focused results. • Product scanner — scan a barcode or label to confirm a product's origin in-store. • Rich merchant pages — full address with one-tap directions and copy, phone, email, social links, certifications, active promotions. • Integrated directions — opens in Maps, EVNavPro or ABRP. • Tourisme Québec link — explore the merchant inside the official app. • Bilingual FR / EN, designed for Quebecers. • Privacy first — no personal data sold, on-device processing whenever possible (Apple Intelligence when available). Displayed information comes from public sources and is indicative. LocalQC AI does not guarantee that a product is made in Quebec without official validation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Eh Scan at 15.6 against LocalQC's 26.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Eh Scan | LocalQC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily | Daily |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MARY TRESA ANTHONY | Tan Loc Le |
In-app purchases
Eh Scan
No in-app purchases
LocalQC
No in-app purchases









