Comparison

Gesto vs Digital Menu Maker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Gesto

Features
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Gesto is a digital menu that you’ll find in select restaurants, cafes, and bars. With Gesto, you can easily and quickly browse the establishment’s menu even before the waiter arrives at your table. Ordering in a restaurant has never been easier or more fun! There’s no need to wait for a paper menu anymore—you can use your own smartphone to make your choice effortlessly and enjoyably. Using Gesto is incredibly simple—just launch the app and start exploring the menu of the restaurant you’re in. Gesto installs in seconds and works seamlessly on all smartphones and tablets.

About

Digital Menu Maker

Create and manage digital menus for your restaurant, cafe, or bar. Customers access menus via QR codes on their smartphones without needing to install an app. Gather feedback and track engagement to enhance customer satisfaction.

Highlights
  • Digital menu creation
  • QR code generation
  • Customer feedback surveys
  • Visitor engagement analytics
  • Seamless web browser access
  • Menu customization
Features
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Create a QR code menu for your restaurant, café or bar in minutes – just take a photo of your menu and AI does the rest. Customers scan the QR code and see your menu straight away in their browser. No app to download. IMPORT YOUR MENU WITH AI • Photograph your printed menu, or add a screenshot of a digital copy • Sections, dishes, prices, dietary tags and allergens are added for you • Check it over, then share your menu ALWAYS UP TO DATE • Change prices, dishes and photos any time – your QR code never changes • Mark dishes as sold out or hide them in seconds • Add notes, descriptions, price options and preparation times ALLERGENS AND DIETARY INFORMATION • Mark which of the 14 allergens each dish contains • Customers can filter out dishes with allergens they avoid • Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and other dietary tags PRINT-READY QR CODES • Table cards, stickers and posters, ready to print • A sharp, high-resolution QR code for your designer or print shop GROW YOUR VENUE • Offer your menu in several languages • Collect customer feedback with simple survey forms • See how many people view your menu and which dishes they look at

Screenshots

Gesto3 screens
Digital Menu Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gesto at none against Digital Menu Maker's 6. Gesto also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Digital Menu Maker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Gesto asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gesto ships an update every 5 weeks, Digital Menu Maker every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Gesto versus Digital Menu Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGestoDigital Menu Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB23 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGPINNOVATION OODAppfex LTD

In-app purchases

None

Gesto

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Digital Menu Maker

Subscriptions6
  • Basic Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Standard Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$29.991 Month
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  • Basic Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Standard Yearly$99.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$299.001 Year

Questions

Is Gesto free?
Gesto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Digital Menu Maker free?
Digital Menu Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gesto or Digital Menu Maker have ads?
Neither Gesto nor Digital Menu Maker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gesto or Digital Menu Maker?
Gesto ships an update every 5 weeks, and Digital Menu Maker every 4 weeks. Most recently, Gesto was updated on September 29, 2026 and Digital Menu Maker on October 7, 2026.

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