# Scani - Scan & Translate — Scan & Translate Japan Menus

> AI-powered Japanese menu translator with photos, pronunciation, and ordering assistance. (iPhone/iPad app by mathias merlot.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scani-scan-and-translate/id6761646868 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [mathias merlot](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890642499)
- Category: Travel, Food & Drink
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 19 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Burmese, English, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Korean and 10 more
- Released: 2026-04-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-25
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scani-scan-and-translate/id6761646868/reviews.md

## What is Scani?

Scani translates Japanese restaurant menus into your language. Point your camera at any menu and get dishes translated with pronunciation and price.

  HOW IT WORKS
  1. Take a photo of a Japanese menu
  2. Get every dish translated with pronunciation, photos, and price
  3. Tap any dish to see real photos before ordering
  4. Add dishes to your cart and build your order
  5. Choose how to order: let the app speak in Japanese, read the pronunciation yourself, or show your order to the staff

  FEATURES
  - AI-powered menu translation in 20 languages
  - See real photos — tap any dish to view what it looks like before ordering
  - Three ways to order — let the app speak in Japanese, read the pronunciation aloud, or show your order to the staff
  - Pronunciation guide — every dish shows romaji so you can say it yourself
  - Multi-page scanning — capture up to 6 pages per menu
  - Scan history — access previous translations anytime

  Perfect for tourists, expats, food lovers, and anyone curious about Japanese cuisine. Scan menus live or import photos from your gallery.

  Scani — the menu translator built for Japan.

## Key features

- AI-powered translation in 20 languages
- Real dish photos before ordering
- Three ordering methods
- Romaji pronunciation guide
- Multi-page menu scanning
- Scan history


## Frequently asked questions about Scani

### Does Scani have ads?

Yes, Scani contains advertisements. As a free application, ads help support its development and continued availability.

### How does Scani translate menus?

Scani uses AI to translate Japanese restaurant menus. You simply take a photo of the menu, and the app provides translations for each dish, including pronunciation and price.

### Can I see what the food looks like with Scani?

Yes, Scani allows you to tap on any dish to see real photos of what it looks like before you order, helping you make informed choices.

### What ordering options does Scani offer?

Scani provides three ways to order: the app can speak in Japanese for you, you can read the pronunciation yourself using the romaji guide, or you can show your order to the staff.

### What devices does Scani support?

Scani is currently supported on iPhone devices.

### How often is Scani updated?

The latest version of Scani is 1.0.13, and it was last updated on June 10, 2026. Updates typically address bugs and introduce new features.

### Is Scani suitable for children?

Scani has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users. The app's features are designed for understanding menus and ordering food.

### Can Scani translate menus from photos in my gallery?

Yes, in addition to scanning live menus, Scani allows you to import photos from your gallery for translation.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.13 — 2026-06-10

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.0.9 — 2026-05-22

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.0.8 — 2026-05-18

- A cleaner way to browse your scanned menus
  - Sharper photos and better dish previews
  - Performance and stability improvements

### 1.0.7 — 2026-05-11

- New "3 ways to order" experience — let the app speak in Japanese, read the pronunciation yourself, or show your order to the staff
  - Tap any dish to see real photos before ordering
  - Performance and stability improvements

### 1.0.6 — 2026-04-19

Bug fixes & improvements.

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