# BiteSafe

> AI-powered restaurant menu scanner for personalized dietary needs. (iPhone/iPad app by JIANING FU.)

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- Developer: [JIANING FU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873609577)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Food & Drink
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.5 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-10
- Data updated: 2026-07-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitesafe/id6758557692/reviews.md

## What is BiteSafe?

BiteSafe helps you scan restaurant menus and quickly understand what may fit your dietary needs and preferences.

Take a photo of a menu, and BiteSafe will analyze the items, highlight results by category, and explain why each item may be a good fit, a caution, or something to avoid based on your saved rules.

Key features:
* Menu photo scanning with OCR (supports English and Chinese menu text)
* Personalized rule sets you can create, save, and toggle on/off
* Color-coded item classifications for faster decisions
* Clear explanations for each classification
* Suggested questions to ask restaurant staff before ordering
* Free plan with limited scans and an optional Unlimited Scans subscription

How it works:
1. Create your food rules (for example: ingredients to avoid, dietary preferences, or custom instructions).
2. Scan a menu photo.
3. Review item-by-item results and suggested follow-up questions.

BiteSafe is designed to support decision-making at restaurants, especially when menus are hard to interpret quickly.

Important:
BiteSafe is an informational tool and does not provide medical advice. Always confirm ingredients and preparation details with restaurant staff, especially for severe allergies or medical conditions.

Term of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Menu photo scanning with OCR
- Personalized dietary rule sets
- Color-coded item classifications
- Explanations for classifications
- Suggested questions for staff
- Supports English and Chinese menus

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |



## Frequently asked questions about BiteSafe

### What is BiteSafe?

BiteSafe is a health and fitness app that helps you scan restaurant menus to understand which items fit your dietary needs and preferences. It analyzes menu items based on your custom rules and provides clear classifications.

### How does BiteSafe work?

You create personalized food rules, then scan a menu photo. BiteSafe uses OCR to analyze the text, classifies items by color, and explains why each item is a good fit, a caution, or to avoid. It also suggests questions to ask restaurant staff.

### What dietary needs can BiteSafe help with?

BiteSafe can be customized for various dietary needs, including ingredients to avoid, specific dietary preferences, and custom instructions. It's designed to support decision-making for allergies and other health-related food choices.

### Does BiteSafe provide medical advice?

No, BiteSafe is an informational tool and does not provide medical advice. It's important to always confirm ingredients and preparation details with restaurant staff, especially for severe allergies or medical conditions.

### What languages does BiteSafe support for menu scanning?

BiteSafe supports menu photo scanning with OCR for both English and Chinese menu text. This allows for broader usability in different dining environments.

### Is BiteSafe free to use?

BiteSafe offers a free plan with a limited number of scans. For unlimited scanning, there is an optional subscription available for purchase within the app.

### What devices is BiteSafe available on?

BiteSafe is available on iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed to be used on the go when dining out.

### How often is BiteSafe updated?

BiteSafe was last updated on March 10, 2026, with version 1.0. Future updates will likely focus on improving OCR accuracy, expanding language support, and adding new features based on user feedback.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-03-10

No release notes.

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