# MenuKa: Menu Translator AI — Translate menus, labels, signs

> AI-powered translator for menus, labels, and signs in multiple languages. (iPhone/iPad app by 龙 谭.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/menuka-menu-translator-ai/id6813012495 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [龙 谭](https://appshunter.io/developer/6799302582)
- Category: Travel, Food & Drink
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: Chinese (Simplified, China), German (Germany), Japanese, French (France), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), American English, European Spanish, Korean
- Released: 2026-09-22
- Data updated: 2026-10-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/menuka-menu-translator-ai/id6813012495/reviews.md

## What is MenuKa?

You sit down. The menu is handwritten, the server is already at the table, and you recognize maybe two characters on the page. Take one photo. It works on drugstore shelves, product labels and signs too.

In two to eight seconds every dish comes back readable: what it is in your language, the original text, how to say it out loud, the price and the main ingredients. Not word for word: oyakodon comes back as chicken and egg simmered over rice, not "parent and child bowl."

CARDS OR COMPARE
Switch the result between "Cards" and "Compare". Compare puts each translation right where the dish is printed on your photo. Pinch to zoom, swipe the cards and the photo follows, tap a box and its card comes up. Press and hold the photo to hide the labels. The current category and your picks per category stay in view.

NOT JUST MENUS
Medicine and skincare at a drugstore, a shelf of look-alike snacks, a notice at the train station: there is nothing to choose first. The AI works out what you shot and labels it, like "Identified as: Menu". Products get what they are and how to use them (dosage first for medicine), shelves get how the items differ, and signs get the main point first, then every line. Wrong guess? Tap the label, pick the right type and re-run it for free.

SEE WHAT A DISH LOOKS LIKE
Tap "See photos" for up to three reference photos of a dish. Each names its source site and links back to it. They come from the web, so the restaurant's version may look different.

SHOW TO STAFF
Tap + to add dishes, set quantities and add notes like "No cilantro". "Show to staff" opens a large-print page: a request in the local language to check dish names, quantities and prices, with a line telling you what it says; the list grouped by category; and your picks circled on the menu photo. The server taps OK and you see "Staff confirmed". Works offline.

HARD MENUS WELCOME
Handwritten specials taped to the wall, a chalkboard by the door, an izakaya lit by one bulb. MenuKa reads those, and you can import from your library too. Sideways shots are straightened automatically, and a dish too hard to read is flagged instead of getting a made-up name. The first dish lands in about two seconds and the rest fill in while you read.

ALLERGENS, DIETS AND PRICES
Common allergens are flagged for you. Filter for vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, gluten-free or lactose-free, and the rest fade back. Every price also shows in the currency you choose, from a built-in rate table that works offline and refreshes weekly. Some dishes carry a calorie estimate too.

HEAR IT, KEEP IT
Tap a dish and your iPhone says it out loud, free and unlimited. Scans are saved to your history, photo included, on your iPhone only, so you can compare again or rename them later.

LANGUAGES
Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Turkish and more.

PRIVACY
Scan photos are processed, then discarded, unless you choose to attach one to "Inaccurate recognition" feedback. Location is optional, read only while the app is in use, and blurred to about one kilometer.

SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS
MenuKa includes two free translations per day. Unlimited translation is available through:

- 7-Day Pass: one-time payment, does not renew
- Monthly subscription: auto-renews monthly, with a 3-day free trial before any payment
- Lifetime: pay once and keep it

Only the monthly subscription renews automatically, unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Apple ID is charged at confirmation of purchase, and renewals are charged within 24 hours before the end of each period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription.

Privacy Policy: https://menuka.app/privacy
Terms of Use: https://menuka.app/terms
Support: support@menuka.app

## Key features

- AI-powered translation
- Detailed dish descriptions
- Ingredient and price information
- Offline functionality
- Multiple language support
- Allergen and diet filtering
- Visual dish references

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MenuKa Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| MenuKa Pro Monthly | $9.90 | per month |
| MenuKa Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MenuKa Pro Lifetime | $39.90 | one-time |
| MenuKa Pro 7-Day Pass | $4.90 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/menuka-menu-translator-ai/id6813012495/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 很棒的体验

*2026-09-26*

出国玩，扫码点菜方便了很多。不用担心忌口沟通不清楚了

## Frequently asked questions about MenuKa

### Does MenuKa have ads?

MenuKa does not contain advertisements, offering an uninterrupted user experience.

### What languages does MenuKa support?

MenuKa supports a wide range of languages including Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, French, Italian, Spanish, German, and Turkish, among others.

### Can MenuKa translate handwritten menus?

Yes, MenuKa is designed to handle handwritten menus, specials, and chalkboards, even in challenging lighting conditions.

### How does MenuKa handle allergens and dietary restrictions?

MenuKa can flag common allergens and allows users to filter for vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, gluten-free, or lactose-free options.

### Is MenuKa available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, MenuKa is currently supported on iPhones only.

### What are the subscription options for MenuKa Pro?

MenuKa Pro offers weekly ($3.99/P7D), monthly ($9.90/P1M with a 3-day free trial), and yearly ($24.99/P1Y) subscription plans.

### How often is MenuKa updated?

The app was last updated on 2026-09-26 with version 1.1.0, indicating regular updates for improvements and new features.

### Can I use MenuKa offline?

Yes, MenuKa works offline, including its currency conversion and translation features, making it useful even without an internet connection.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2026-09-26

Users on RedNote and Douyin asked: Can it read product labels? Store shelves? German? And "I know a little Korean, so I'd rather see the original side by side."
We listened!
After lots of research and late-night testing, the all-new version is here!

Products, shelves, signs and documents: the everyday things you need to read when traveling are now covered.

New Compare view: see translations right on the original, so you always know what you're looking at.

German, Russian, Persian and many more languages are now supported.

Plus "Show to staff" for menus. Order with ease even if you don't speak a word of the language ！

Happy travels this holiday season!

### 1.0.1 — 2026-09-25

Improved networking for a more stable connection. Two free scans every day. Based on feedback from our RedNote community, a brand-new paywall: a one-time 7-day pass (never auto-renews), a monthly plan with a 3-day free trial, or lifetime access. Set quantities for each dish in your order list. Clearer messages when a scan fails.

### 1.0 — 2026-09-23

No release notes.

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