Comparison

Menu3 vs Hologrub

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

Head to head
About

Menu3

Visualize restaurant menu items in 3D using augmented reality. Make more confident ordering decisions by seeing a realistic representation of your food before you buy. Explore new dishes and cuisines with an interactive and informative dining experience.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality 3D menu item visualization
  • Explore new cuisines and dishes
  • Interactive 3D model rotation
  • View extensive food catalog
  • Tappable buttons for item selection
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Your restaurant experience just became a lot easier… MORE CONFIDENT DECISIONS We used augmented reality to give you a 3D visual aid of menu items. This will help you be more informed about what you purchase. NO MORE GUESSING GAMES We know that menu items can be wordy and confusing. With Menu3, you can sit back, relax, and always order exactly what you want. EXPLORE YOUR INNER FOODIE With the full menu at your fingertips, you can discover new foods in a way that was never before possible. Menu3 allows you to freely explore new cultural cuisines and delicacies. Key Features View extensive catalog of food - Tappable buttons for selecting menu items - right on your phone Seamless Augmented Reality - Finally, a technology that realizes food is three-dimensional (IN BETA) Fast usage - Instant loading times Rotate 3D models with two fingers to view in 360° Powered by Viro Media Currently available on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus. Stay tuned for more! Feedback? Email go@menuthree.com

About

Hologrub

Features
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Order Food in 3D! Discover new restaurants, drinks, food, and desserts near you!

Screenshots

Menu34 screens
Hologrub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Menu3 at every 3 weeks against Hologrub's every 17 months. Menu3 also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Menu3 ships an update every 3 weeks, Hologrub every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Menu3 versus Hologrub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMenu3Hologrub
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (44 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings44 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMenu3iamskog LLC

In-app purchases

None

Menu3

No in-app purchases

None

Hologrub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Menu3 free?
Menu3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hologrub free?
Hologrub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Menu3 or Hologrub have ads?
Neither Menu3 nor Hologrub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Menu3 or Hologrub?
Menu3 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hologrub every 17 months. Most recently, Menu3 was updated on October 4, 2026 and Hologrub on October 3, 2026.

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