# Dishionary — Understand menus everywhere

> AI-powered foreign menu translator with detailed dish explanations and dietary filters. (iPhone/iPad app by Chia Le Luan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dishionary/id6781019531 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chia Le Luan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781019743)
- Category: Food & Drink, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-07-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-20
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dishionary/id6781019531/reviews.md

## What is Dishionary?

Dishionary translates foreign restaurant menus into English using AI, so you always know what you're ordering.

Simply take a photo of any menu, and Dishionary instantly identifies every dish, translates it, and explains ingredients, cooking methods, flavors, textures, dietary information, and cultural background.

FEATURES
• Translate menus in any language: Korean, Japanese, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, and more
• See each dish's ingredients, cooking method, and allergen warnings
• Tap any dish to find it on the original menu
• Filter by dietary needs: vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, no pork, and more
• Hear dish names pronounced in the original language
• Build your order list to show the waiter
• Fun cultural stories behind the dishes you discover

ALLERGY SAFETY

Set your allergens once. Dishionary flags every dish that may contain them, so you can eat with confidence, anywhere in the world.

Dishionary includes 3 free translations. Additional credits are available as in-app purchases.

## Key features

- AI-powered menu translation
- Detailed dish explanations
- Dietary and allergen filtering
- Dish pronunciation
- Order list builder
- Cultural food stories

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Translations | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Translations | $4.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Dishionary

### What languages can Dishionary translate menus from?

Dishionary supports translating menus from a variety of languages, including Korean, Japanese, Thai, Chinese, and Vietnamese. The app aims to cover a wide range of global cuisines to assist users everywhere.

### How does Dishionary handle dietary restrictions?

You can set your specific allergens and dietary needs within Dishionary, such as vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free. The app will then flag any dishes on the menu that may contain these ingredients, ensuring safe ordering.

### Does Dishionary offer pronunciation for dish names?

Yes, Dishionary allows you to hear dish names pronounced in their original language. This feature helps users learn and correctly pronounce menu items when ordering.

### How many free translations does Dishionary provide?

Dishionary offers 3 free translations upon initial use. For more extensive use, additional translation credits are available for purchase within the app.

### What devices is Dishionary available on?

Currently, Dishionary is supported on iPhone devices. Future platform expansions may be considered based on user demand and development.

### How often is Dishionary updated?

The latest version of Dishionary is 1.0.1, which was last updated on July 31, 2026. Updates typically focus on improving AI translation accuracy and adding new features.

### What is the age rating for Dishionary?

Dishionary has an age rating of 4+. This indicates that the content is generally suitable for young children, with no mature themes or potentially harmful material.

### Does Dishionary include cultural information about dishes?

Yes, Dishionary provides fun cultural stories behind the dishes you discover. This adds an educational and engaging element to understanding your meal.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-08-20

New app support URL and privacy policy URL

### 1.0.2 — 2026-08-12

• Dishionary now works on iPhones with iOS 17 and later.
• The order screen now explains how to use it with restaurant staff.
• Fixed capitalization in ingredient explanations.
• Fixed the category tab resetting when returning from the order screen.
• Various small improvements.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-07-31

- Menus loaded from your scan history now fully translate to your currently selected language.
- Landing page UI adjustment
- Order screen now explains its purpose (show it to staff to skip the language barrier), in the empty state and above the list once items are added.
- Fixed a bug where switching to a different tab on the Result screen, then visiting Order and coming back, reset you to the first tab.

### 1.0 — 2026-07-17

No release notes.

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