CACFP App vs My Simple Menu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
CACFP App
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** This app requires integration with a web-based application and is not intended to be used as a standalone solution ** Our web application CACFP Manager can automate many of the manual tasks it currently takes you hours to perform. However, we realize that you may not already have the skills (or the time) to understand and use a complex management program. The CACFP App was developed with that idea in mind. We developed this application to be "director friendly". Many of the management tasks are automated so the director doesn't have to remember when and how to perform a task. Our system virtually eliminates the need to maintain paper reports or make manual entries and calculations. This newly enhanced version has added many updates and features to make CACFP App more robust and even easier to use.
My Simple Menu
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MSM by My Simple Menu gives authorized centers and staff a faster way to manage daily meal program tasks from a phone or tablet. Use the app to view todayβs dashboard, record meal counts, track traditional or at-risk meals, review menu status, and upload supporting documents such as receipts, enrollment forms, time distribution records, bank statements, and other files. Built for busy food program operations, MSM keeps common workflows close at hand so staff can complete important daily tasks without returning to a desktop. Key features include: Daily meal tracking for approved meal types Traditional and at-risk meal recording support Participant-based and tally-based meal entry workflows Menu and meal production status visibility Document capture, scanning, photo upload, and gallery upload Recent file history for uploaded documents Site-based access for multi-site users Local meal reminder notifications Optional biometric authentication on supported devices MSM is intended for authorized My Simple Menu users only. An active account is required to sign in and use the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: My Simple Menu at every 4 months against CACFP App's every 16 months. CACFP App's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CACFP App ships an update every 16 months, My Simple Menu every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CACFP App | My Simple Menu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 4 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 123 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Graham Pritchett | My Simple Menu LLC |
In-app purchases
CACFP App
No in-app purchases
My Simple Menu
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CACFP App free?
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Do CACFP App or My Simple Menu have ads?
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