# MenuGuard — Allergen scanner for menus

> Allergen scanner for menus (iPhone/iPad app by ALEX ADAM CHMAYS.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/menuguard/id6767590519 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ALEX ADAM CHMAYS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896341424)
- Category: Food & Drink
- Price: $5.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/menuguard/id6767590519/reviews.md

## What is MenuGuard?

MenuGuard helps people with food allergies eat out with confidence. Point your camera at a menu, and MenuGuard scans the text to flag ingredients you've told it to watch for — in seconds, right on your device.

Whether you're traveling abroad, trying a new restaurant, or ordering takeaway, MenuGuard takes the guesswork out of reading menus.

KEY FEATURES

- Camera menu scanning — Snap or point at any printed menu and MenuGuard detects allergens using on-device text recognition.

- QR code menu support — Scan QR menus common in restaurants and cafés, and MenuGuard checks them for your allergens automatically.

- English and Danish — Detects allergen names in both languages, perfect for travelers and residents in Denmark.

- Personal allergen profile — Add the allergens you need to avoid. MenuGuard remembers them across every scan.

- Save your safe spots — Build a personal list of restaurants and dishes you trust, so you never have to re-scan a favorite.

- Private by design — All scanning happens on your device. No accounts. No tracking. No data leaves your phone.

WHO IT'S FOR

- People with peanut, tree nut, gluten, dairy, egg, soy, shellfish, or other food allergies
- Parents managing a child's allergies at restaurants
- Travelers eating in unfamiliar cuisines
- Anyone with dietary restrictions who wants extra peace of mind

IMPORTANT — MEDICAL DISCLAIMER

MenuGuard is a helpful assistant, not a replacement for medical advice or direct communication with restaurant staff. Always confirm ingredients with your server, especially for severe or life-threatening allergies. Menus and recipes can change, and OCR is not perfect. If you have a serious allergy, carry your prescribed medication and follow your doctor's guidance.

PRIVACY

MenuGuard does not collect personal data, does not require an account, and does not send your scans or saved restaurants to any server. Everything stays on your device.

SUPPORT

Questions, feedback, or feature requests? Email support@menuguard.org or visit menuguard.org.


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-07-23

Version 1.3
Emergency Card — New card in your Profile showing all your allergens and severity level. Show it to restaurant staff when ordering, or share it directly from the app.
Quick Actions — Long-press the MenuGuard icon on your home screen to jump straight to Menu Scan or Barcode scanner without opening the app first.
Redesigned Home Screen — New profile bar showing your active profile, live stats across all your saved restaurants, and cuisine icons on every restaurant card.
Smarter Menu Scanner — Fixed an issue where the scanner could auto-analyse without pressing the button.
Rate MenuGuard — Tap Rate MenuGuard in Settings to leave a review. If you enjoy the app, it means a lot.
Bug fixes and performance improvements — Safety checks are now faster and several stability improvements across the app.

### 1.2 — 2026-07-04

Version 1.2
Emergency Card — New card in your Profile showing all your allergens and severity level. Show it to restaurant staff when ordering, or share it directly from the app.
Quick Actions — Long-press the MenuGuard icon on your home screen to jump straight to Menu Scan or Barcode scanner without opening the app first.
Redesigned Home Screen — New profile bar showing your active profile, live stats across all your saved restaurants, and cuisine icons on every restaurant card.
Smarter Menu Scanner — Fixed an issue where the scanner could auto-analyse without pressing the button.
Rate MenuGuard — Tap Rate MenuGuard in Settings to leave a review. If you enjoy the app, it means a lot.
Bug fixes and performance improvements — Safety checks are now faster and several stability improvements across the app.

### 1.1 — 2026-05-22

Fixed barcode scanner not loading products. Improved error messages when a product is not found in the database. Better camera performance and stability.

### 1.0 — 2026-05-14

No release notes.

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