uMenu vs The Lost Bean
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
uMenu
Share your culinary adventures by uploading photos of delicious meals and hidden food gems. Discover local restaurants and trending dishes through a community-driven feed of user-generated food photography.
- Photo sharing from camera roll
- Community interaction (likes, comments)
- Follow other foodies
- Local feed for nearby discoveries
- Location-based food exploration
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uMenu: The Ultimate Foodie Community uMenu makes it effortless to showcase your latest food finds. Snap photos of mouthwatering meals, decadent desserts, or hidden gems from your phone's camera roll. Upload instantly and let your food pics inspire fellow food lovers. Whether it's a gourmet burger from a food truck or a homemade feast, your posts become part of a vibrant, food-focused community. Explore Nearby Eats and Hidden Treasures Turn your neighborhood into a visual menu! Browse nearby posts from other foodies to uncover local hotspots, trending dishes, and must-try spots right around you. Zoom out to explore your entire city through a delicious lens – from street food stalls to upscale eateries. Location-based discovery helps you plan your next meal or adventure based on real photos shared by real people. Key Features: Easy Photo Sharing: Upload pics directly from your camera roll. Community Interaction: Like, comment, and follow other foodies to build connections and get personalized recommendations. Local Feed: Scroll through nearby pics to find what is new. Join thousands of food enthusiasts who are transforming their photo libraries into a global feast. Whether you're a casual diner or a serious gourmand, uMenu brings the joy of food discovery to your fingertips. Download uMenu today and start exploring the world through food photos!
The Lost Bean
Experience restaurant-quality food and drinks at home. Easily place your orders online for convenient delivery.
- Online ordering
- Home delivery
- Food and drink selection
- Convenient experience
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The Lost Bean is committed to providing the best food and drink experience in your own home. Order online here at The Lost Bean!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: uMenu at 50% against The Lost Bean's 0%. uMenu also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 24 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
uMenu holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of uMenu's written reviews are positive against 0% of The Lost Bean's.
uMenu ships an update fortnightly, The Lost Bean every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | uMenu | The Lost Bean |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (13 ratings) — better | 4.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 24 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | John Coryell | The Lost Bean, LLC |
Customer experience
uMenu
The Lost Bean
In-app purchases
uMenu
No in-app purchases
The Lost Bean
No in-app purchases
