Comparison

Preview mini vs MenuSnap

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

Head to head
About

Preview mini

Edit and annotate images and PDFs with a desktop-like experience on your iPhone and iPad. Offers advanced features for viewing, converting, and managing files, inspired by macOS.

Highlights
  • Image editing and cropping
  • PDF annotation and editing
  • File conversion
  • Drag and drop support
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Password protection for PDFs
Features
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Preview mini is a powerful tool for working with images and PDFs on iPhone and iPad. Inspired by macOS. Created for iOS.  Preview mini combines the convenience of editing images and PDFs into a single application, offering advanced features for viewing, annotating, and converting files. The macOS-inspired desktop experience, featuring the brand-new File Desktop, familiar window controls, drag and drop, keyboard interaction, and even more to fall in love with. IMAGE EDITING – Highlight and crop image fragments – Rotate, flip, and resize – Add text, notes, and shapes – Support for blank templates with resolution selection PDF HANDLING – Edit and annotate PDF documents – Highlight text and create custom annotations* – Duplicate, convert, and manage PDF pages* – Add and remove passwords to protect files* IMPORT, EXPORT, AND INTEGRATION – Export images in HD quality* – Export JPEG/PNG with file size preview* – Support for keyboard shortcuts and trackpad for convenient use* *Features available in the full version of the application. Using Preview mini significantly simplifies the processing of images and PDF documents. You can quickly edit files, highlight important details, fill out forms, and add signatures without the need to switch between different applications. This saves you time, increases productivity, and makes working with documents convenient and intuitive! Download Preview mini and manage images and PDFs with macOS convenience on your iPhone and iPad! ––– Legal notice This application is NOT an Apple product. Preview mini is an independent development, inspired by macOS but not affiliated with Apple Inc. Images in the screenshots are provided by artists: Pok Rie (https://www.pexels.com/de-de/@pok-rie-33563) Fabian Wiktor (https://www.pexels.com/de-de/@fabianwiktor)

About

MenuSnap

Easily create professional food flyers and menus with AI-powered tools and customizable templates. Promote specials, events, and new items quickly without design experience. Enhance food photos with background removal, filters, and AI-generated backgrounds.

Highlights
  • AI flyer and menu templates
  • Customizable text, colors, and layouts
  • Add custom photos and logos
  • AI food photo tools
  • Background removal and generation
  • Food-specific filters
  • Export to delivery platforms
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MenuSnap – AI Flyer Maker for Restaurants MenuSnap is the fastest way for restaurants, cafes, and food businesses to create professional flyers/menus that sell. With hundreds of ready-to-edit templates, you can promote daily specials, events, and new menu items in minutes — no design skills required. Create Flyers in Minutes -Browse high-quality flyer & menu templates organized by cuisine, style, and occasion -Customize text, colors, and layouts to match your brand -Add your own food photos, logos, and special offers -Save favorites and quickly access recently used designs -Perfect for promotions, seasonal menus, happy hours, and grand openings -Built-In AI Food Photo Tools While our flyer maker is the star, MenuSnap also gives you powerful photo tools to make your food look irresistible: -Remove and replace image backgrounds in one tap -Generate custom AI backgrounds that fit your brand or theme -Apply filters designed specifically for food categories like pizza, sushi, and burgers -Bulk upload and auto-optimize for fast, consistent results -Export directly to Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub, and more Why Restaurants Choose MenuSnap -Make pro-quality flyers in minutes, not hours -Designed to boost customer engagement and sales -Streamlined, easy-to-use tools for busy restaurant owners -Trusted by food businesses nationwide PRICING POLICY MenuSnap offers a 3-day free trial with the subscription pack(s). Access PRO features with: Weekly plan: $3.99/week Yearly plan: $49.99/year If you subscribe, the payment will be charged to your Apple ID once the purchase is confirmed. The subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. After purchase, you can manage & cancel your subscriptions through your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://menusnap.app/termsandconditions.html Privacy Policy: https://menusnap.app/privacypolicy.html

Screenshots

Preview mini4 screens
MenuSnap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MenuSnap at 4.7 against Preview mini's 4.3. MenuSnap also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 63%) and iOS requirement (15 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. Preview mini sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and MenuSnap sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MenuSnap holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 211 and 172 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Preview mini's written reviews are positive against 86% of MenuSnap's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Preview mini ships an update every 10 days, MenuSnap weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Preview mini versus MenuSnap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPreview miniMenuSnap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (211 ratings)4.7 (172 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.7% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings211 — better172
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB188 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarian KoenigHanva,LLC

Customer experience

Preview mini

All ratings211 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral4.7%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive62.7%
Neutral10.4%
Negative26.9%

MenuSnap

All ratings172 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

User reviews

Preview mini

From 211 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Useful application, replaces MS Paint
  • 💡 Video tutorials are helpful
  • 🚀 Makes life easier
  • 👍 Wonderful and powerful iPad app
  • 👍 Great replacement for Preview (almost)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Changes not saved on iPad
  • 🐛 Does not export PDF as picture
  • 🐛 Difficult to use on iPad
  • 🐛 Crashing the app on large PDFs
  • 🐛 Only allows acting on one page at a time

MenuSnap

From 172 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 💡 AI background removal
  • 👍 Streamlines marketing
  • 👍 Great for restaurant photos

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App keeps lagging
  • 🐛 Bad interface
  • 🐛 Cannot log in
  • 🤔 AI not as expected
  • 🤔 Limited features

Bugs and requests

Preview mini

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Changes not saved when attaching to email
  • App errors out on large PDFs and crashes
  • App shuts down during photo editing, unsaved work lost
  • Cannot type the letter 'y' in documents
  • Payment issues with Apple, requires new credit card data
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  • Pro version not activated after deduction, amount not refunded
  • Errors when trying to buy the full version
  • Small glitch with 'cut' upon install
  • PDF cropping is not the same as Preview
  • Cannot paste as shown in preview videos
  • App hangs during PDF editing, lost entire work
  • No difference found between free and full version after purchase
  • File export only works with paid version

Requested features

27 requests
  • Split-screen or slide-over capability
  • Export PDF as picture (JPG, etc.)
  • Ability to paste one image on top of another
  • Ctrl-Z for quick undo
  • Straight line option for markup
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  • Tiled printing option
  • Export multiple edited images at once
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Ability to add PDF to share sheet
  • Copy & Paste transparent objects
  • More advanced image editing options
  • Slide show functionality
  • Presentation modes for PDFs
  • Ability to rotate and crop PDFs
  • Full screen slide mode
  • PDF filling functionality
  • Selectable fonts
  • Improve PDF cropping
  • Use in extension window for quick edits
  • Allow users to quickly edit inside the extension window
  • Support for share dialog
  • Improve light UI mode
  • Allow users to do to PDF what can be done to images (rotate, cut, add text)
  • Ability to change font size
  • Ability to remove highlighting
  • Better file management applet

MenuSnap

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App keeps lagging
  • Cannot log in with Apple ID
  • App is not what I expect on this

Requested features

1 request
  • Add feature to make menu and export to TV

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Preview mini

One-time2
  • Preview mini PRO$4.99
  • Fullversion$8.99
17 purchases

MenuSnap

Subscriptions17
  • Menusnap Weekly Plan3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Menusnap Weekly Plan - WFT$2.997 Days
  • Menusnap Weekly Plan3 Days trial$2.997 Days
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  • Menusnap Weekly Plan - With FT3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Menusnap Weekly Plan - WFT$3.997 Days
  • Menusnap Monthly Plan3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Menusnap Monthly Plan$6.991 Month
  • Menusnap Monthly Plan3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Menusnap Monthly Plan3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan Menusnap With FT V43 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan Menusnap V4$12.991 Month
  • Menusnap Yearly Plan3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Menusnap Yearly Plan$39.991 Year
  • Menusnap Yearly Plan3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Menusnap Yearly Plan$49.991 Year
  • Menusnap Yearly Plan3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan Menusnap V4$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Preview mini free?
Preview mini is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MenuSnap free?
MenuSnap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Preview mini or MenuSnap?
MenuSnap is rated higher. Preview mini averages 4.3 out of 5 from 211 ratings, while MenuSnap averages 4.7 from 172 ratings.
Do Preview mini or MenuSnap have ads?
Neither Preview mini nor MenuSnap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Preview mini or MenuSnap?
Preview mini ships an update every 10 days, and MenuSnap weekly. Most recently, Preview mini was updated on September 2, 2026 and MenuSnap on September 18, 2026.

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