PlateSense: Food Cost & COGS

PlateSense: Food Cost & COGS

Scan invoices, track margins

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Released
June 16, 2026
Updated
October 23, 2026

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This app transforms vendor invoices into real-time inventory and accurate food cost data. It helps businesses track menu margins, identify price spikes, and manage inventory efficiently. Users can build recipes, run inventory counts, and ask questions about costs and stock levels.

✓Invoice scanning and data extraction
✓Real-time inventory tracking
✓Recipe and menu costing
✓Price spike detection
✓Mobile inventory counts
✓Team collaboration with role-based access
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What's New in PlateSense

1.9

October 23, 2026

OTA updates

User reviews

Time Saver!

Finally, food costing that doesn't live in a spreadsheet

PlateSense has changed how we manage our restaurant accounting. Automated Email forwarding or snap a photo of a vendor invoice and it's processed in seconds; no more manual entry. Recipe costs update automatically when ingredient prices change, so I always know my real menu margins, not last quarter's guess. Inventory tracking is simple enough that my staff actually use it. We caught a couple of price creeps from suppliers within the first month that would've gone unnoticed before. If you run a restaurant and care about your COGS, get this app.
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FAQ

How does PlateSense handle vendor invoices?

PlateSense allows you to upload invoice photos, PDFs, or forward vendor emails. It then extracts line items, quantities, pack sizes, and prices to update your inventory and cost data.

Can PlateSense help with recipe costing?

Yes, PlateSense enables you to build recipes from standardized inventory items. It uses sub-recipes and yields to provide accurate portion costs, live recipe cost, COGS percent, and contribution margin.

What kind of inventory units does PlateSense support?

PlateSense can track inventory in weight, volume, count, and case-based units. It also logs every change with a transaction history for detailed tracking.

How does PlateSense help identify cost issues?

The app flags unusual price jumps and purchasing anomalies, allowing you to catch price spikes and vendor outliers before they negatively impact your margins.

Can multiple team members use PlateSense?

Yes, PlateSense is built for teams. You can invite chefs, managers, and accountants with role-based access to a private workspace.

Is PlateSense available on all devices?

Currently, PlateSense is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for mobile use to facilitate inventory counts and invoice management on the go.

How often is PlateSense updated?

The latest version of PlateSense is 1.6.1, which was last updated on September 17, 2026. Updates typically address features, bug fixes, and performance improvements.

Does PlateSense have ads?

No, PlateSense does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use without any ad interruptions.