# View Menu - AI Menu Reader — Menu Translator by Photo

> AI-powered photo translator for foreign language restaurant menus. (iPhone/iPad app by Nikita Velichko.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/view-menu-ai-menu-reader/id6742271821 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nikita Velichko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572464245)
- Category: Food & Drink, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 30 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 65 MB
- Languages: American English, Danish, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay and 8 more
- Released: 2025-03-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/view-menu-ai-menu-reader/id6742271821/reviews.md

## What is View Menu?

View Menu – Your Smart Menu Translator & Food Guide!

Ever struggled with a menu in a foreign language? Want to know exactly what you're ordering without guessing? View Menu is your ultimate dining companion! Instantly translate menus, see dish photos, check ingredients, and make informed choices wherever you go.

Why You’ll Love View Menu:

- Instant Menu Translation – Snap a photo of any menu, and we’ll translate it for you in seconds. No more confusion!
- Dish Photos & Descriptions – See what your food looks like before you order. Get details on ingredients and preparation methods.
- Save menus – Save your translated menus for the next visits.
- Works in Multiple Languages – Supports English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Russian, and 50+ other languages!
- Handwritten Menu Support – Even if a menu isn’t printed, View Menu can still translate it for you.

Who is View Menu for?

- Travelers & Tourists – Don’t let language barriers stop you from enjoying local food. Order like a pro anywhere in the world!
- Food Lovers & Adventurers – Explore new cuisines, try authentic dishes, and make every meal a great experience.
- Health-Conscious Diners – Find meals that fit your diet without worrying about unknown ingredients.
- Language Learners – Improve your language skills by seeing how menus are translated in real time.

How It Works:

1. Open the app and take a picture of a menu.
2. Get instant translations with dish names, ingredients, and descriptions.
3. Browse photos to see what your meal will look like.

With View Menu, eating out in a new place is fun, easy, and stress-free. Say goodbye to confusion and hello to amazing food experiences!
Download View Menu now and enjoy every meal with confidence!
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Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase.

SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS

Subscription Options:

Weekly Premium Membership offers $5.99 weekly subscription for unlocking: Instant menu translations, ai dish recommendations, ai-generated dish photos, save & revisit menues


Yearly Premium Membership offers $39.99 yearly subscription for unlocking: Instant menu translations, ai dish recommendations, ai-generated dish photos, save & revisit menues

Terms of Service: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1zUJFQuemwRooPH7KOQl2Iq9FfPHrXhRxI_VUL2LA8/edit?usp=sharing

Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g6tMTWBKNBE1bQisvA75o0wdlWrvmiVdtrfhiVMDJQE/edit?usp=sharing

## Key features

- Instant menu translation by photo
- Dish photos and descriptions
- Handwritten menu support
- Multi-language support (50+ languages)
- Save translated menus
- Ingredient and preparation details

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | Free | one-time |


## What do users think of View Menu?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast app startup

**Cons**

- 🐛 Couldn't read any menus
- 🔒 Untrustworthy app with scam offers
- 📱 Buggy and not optimized for all devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Unable to read any menus uploaded
- Onboarding process is overly long and bloated
- Lifetime subscription offer not available as advertised

**Most requested features**

- Improve menu reading capabilities
- Ensure transparent and ethical business practices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/view-menu-ai-menu-reader/id6742271821/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work at all

*2025-05-17*

Tried several menus, tried just small sections of menu and full page of menu and it doesn’t work. Deleted app.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work.

*2025-04-22, version 1.0.2*

Didn’t work on any of the menus I tried so I gave up and deleted it.

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2025-04-15*

I tried over 5 different menus from photos to online pdf menus, none worked, the app doesn't work at all except the survey at the beginning.

### 2/5 — It can’t read any menu I feed it

*2025-04-14*

Cool idea. But I pulled down several clear mania from Google Maps as well as a couple “wallpaper” sized menus off random web searches. 

Not a single one worked with this app, they all get the error: “Couldn't read the menu
We couldn't analyze the menu. Please try again or upload a clearer photo” 

If a clear large scan of a menu PDF fails with this, I have no confidence this app will work randomly scanning menus from my phone in a dimly lit restaurant. But I like the idea and have it an extra star for that, hopefully developer addresses whatever is preventing it from working at all.

### 3/5 — just downloaded the app because of a lifetime promotion

*2025-04-14*

however there isn’t an option for that. If this is an unintentional mistake then you are forgiven but if it is a ploy to boost downloads then it’s deplorable. 
Another issue is the app wasn’t tested on a normal sized iPad. The option to choose from a photo is mostly cut off. 

Richard
Sent from my iPad 9

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2025-04-13*

Tried with three different pictures of different menus and it never worked

### 1/5 — Scam offer

*2025-04-13*

This was featured on AppsGoneFree. Standard complete the onboarding and select free option. It tried to charge me for a monthly subscription. Do not download this app.

### 1/5 — Pls fix it

*2025-04-13, version 1.0.2*

The app concept is fantastic, but I encountered an issue. I attempted to use multiple menus, yet the app kept displaying this message: “Couldn't read the menu. We couldn't analyze the menu. Please try again or upload a clearer photo.” I would appreciate it if you could address this problem.

### 1/5 — Scam

*2025-04-13*

This was to be free lifetime for a short period of time but after following the instructions of course it was a scam because there was NO free lifetime offering at all!

### 1/5 — Useless

*2025-04-13, version 1.0.2*

I took pictures of several menus (clean menus with clear names, ingredients and prices) and it always throws ”Couldn’t read the menu” error - uninstalled!

## Frequently asked questions about View Menu

### What does View Menu do?

View Menu is an AI-powered app that instantly translates foreign language menus using your phone's camera. It provides dish photos, ingredient details, and preparation methods, helping you make informed dining choices.

### What are the key features of View Menu?

Key features include instant menu translation via photo, dish photos and descriptions, support for handwritten menus, and translation in over 50 languages. You can also save translated menus for future visits.

### How much does View Menu cost?

The app operates on a subscription model. There are weekly and yearly premium membership options that unlock features like instant translations, AI dish recommendations, and AI-generated dish photos. Pricing details are available within the app.

### What languages does View Menu support?

View Menu supports a wide range of languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Russian, and over 50 other languages, making it a versatile tool for global travelers.

### Who would benefit from using View Menu?

This app is ideal for travelers and tourists navigating foreign dining scenes, food lovers eager to explore new cuisines, health-conscious individuals checking ingredients, and language learners practicing their skills.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2025-03-20

- Fixed bugs
- Added Lifetime plan

### 1.0.1 — 2025-03-18

- Added Localizations
- Fixed Bugs

### 1.0 — 2025-03-12

No release notes.

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