Comparison

Recipe Keeper vs View Menu

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

Head to head
About

Recipe Keeper

Organize your personal recipe collection with a clean, intuitive interface. Easily import recipes from the web, manage ingredients and steps, and search your entire library. Enjoy a distraction-free cooking experience with customizable views and automatic scaling for portion sizes.

Highlights
  • Intuitive recipe organization
  • Web recipe import
  • Automatic portion scaling
  • Powerful search functionality
  • Customizable interface
  • Share and print recipes
Features
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Taste is the ideal solution for managing your recipes simply and intuitively. Whether you want to collect new recipes, organize old favorites, or find inspiration – Taste provides you with the tools to structure your collection. No ads, no registration – start right away and enjoy the clean, streamlined interface. With Taste, you always keep track of your recipes, from the initial idea to the finished dish. Everything is designed to make managing your recipes as easy as possible, so you can focus on what really matters: cooking. ► Why Taste? Taste offers the perfect combination of user-friendliness and flexibility to manage your recipes easily and efficiently. • Clear design: The clean, simple interface helps you stay focused on your recipes, without distractions • Customizable: Adjust font sizes, colors, and views to suit your preferences, tailoring Taste to your style • Start immediately: No registration, no ads. You can access all features directly without providing personal data • Continuous improvement: Regular updates optimize and add new features to improve your experience ► Recipe Book – everything in view The structured outline view gives you a clear overview of your entire recipe collection on one page. Categories can be nested, similar to a file manager, to organize your recipes efficiently. • Multiple views: Recipes are displayed in horizontally scrollable lists with two display options for the appearance of recipes, sortable by name or date • Drag-and-Drop: Easily move recipes and categories via drag-and-drop • Quick access: Context menus offer fast access to essential functions directly within the recipe book ► Recipe View – all at a glance The recipe view ensures that all key information such as ingredients, preparation steps, and notes are clearly arranged. • Automatic scaling: All ingredient quantities automatically adjust to the selected portion size • Intuitive editing: Edit recipes directly within the view, without additional windows • Detailed structure: Ingredients, preparation, and notes are clearly separated and easily accessible ► Web Import – recipes from the web Add recipes directly from the internet – either via the in-app browser or using the Share Sheet. • In-app browser: Search for recipes on the web and add them directly to your collection • Smart import: Taste automatically detects and imports ingredients, preparation steps, and cooking times • Preview function: View a quick preview of the recipe before saving it ► Search – find any recipe Search your entire collection quickly and efficiently. Find recipes by ingredients, names, or any keywords. • Multiple search terms: Combine different ingredients to find the exact recipe you need • Highlighted results: Search results are clearly marked, so you can spot them quickly • Spotlight integration: Find recipes directly via the iOS system search ► Additional features • Share and print: Create PDFs of recipes to share or print them directly • Offline available: Your recipes are always available, even without an internet connection • Automatic synchronization: Recipes are synced via iCloud and are available across all your devices ► What’s coming next? Taste is continuously expanding to offer even more features. Future updates will include a shopping helper, meal planner, and comprehensive nutritional support. Thanks to modular extensions, you can customize the app to your needs, using only the features that are relevant to you. Terms of use: https://taste-recipe-manager.app/terms

About

View Menu

Instantly translate foreign language menus using your phone's camera. See dish photos, check ingredients, and save translated menus for future reference. Explore new cuisines with confidence, even with handwritten menus.

Highlights
  • Instant menu translation by photo
  • Dish photos and descriptions
  • Handwritten menu support
  • Multi-language support (50+ languages)
  • Save translated menus
  • Ingredient and preparation details
Features
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View Menu – Your Smart Menu Translator & Food Guide! Ever struggled with a menu in a foreign language? Want to know exactly what you're ordering without guessing? View Menu is your ultimate dining companion! Instantly translate menus, see dish photos, check ingredients, and make informed choices wherever you go. Why You’ll Love View Menu: - Instant Menu Translation – Snap a photo of any menu, and we’ll translate it for you in seconds. No more confusion! - Dish Photos & Descriptions – See what your food looks like before you order. Get details on ingredients and preparation methods. - Save menus – Save your translated menus for the next visits. - Works in Multiple Languages – Supports English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Russian, and 50+ other languages! - Handwritten Menu Support – Even if a menu isn’t printed, View Menu can still translate it for you. Who is View Menu for? - Travelers & Tourists – Don’t let language barriers stop you from enjoying local food. Order like a pro anywhere in the world! - Food Lovers & Adventurers – Explore new cuisines, try authentic dishes, and make every meal a great experience. - Health-Conscious Diners – Find meals that fit your diet without worrying about unknown ingredients. - Language Learners – Improve your language skills by seeing how menus are translated in real time. How It Works: 1. Open the app and take a picture of a menu. 2. Get instant translations with dish names, ingredients, and descriptions. 3. Browse photos to see what your meal will look like. With View Menu, eating out in a new place is fun, easy, and stress-free. Say goodbye to confusion and hello to amazing food experiences! Download View Menu now and enjoy every meal with confidence! ___________ Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS Subscription Options: Weekly Premium Membership offers $5.99 weekly subscription for unlocking: Instant menu translations, ai dish recommendations, ai-generated dish photos, save & revisit menues Yearly Premium Membership offers $39.99 yearly subscription for unlocking: Instant menu translations, ai dish recommendations, ai-generated dish photos, save & revisit menues Terms of Service: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V1zUJFQuemwRooPH7KOQl2Iq9FfPHrXhRxI_VUL2LA8/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g6tMTWBKNBE1bQisvA75o0wdlWrvmiVdtrfhiVMDJQE/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Recipe Keeper4 screens
View Menu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Recipe Keeper at 72% against View Menu's 6%. Recipe Keeper also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.1) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). View Menu's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Recipe Keeper sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and View Menu sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Recipe Keeper holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Recipe Keeper has 157 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Recipe Keeper's written reviews are positive against 6% of View Menu's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Recipe Keeper ships an update every 11 days, View Menu every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Recipe Keeper versus View Menu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecipe KeeperView Menu
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (157 ratings) — better3.1 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews72.0% of reviews — better6.3% of reviews
Number of ratings157 — better30
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB65 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperThilo KreiselNikita Velichko

Customer experience

Recipe Keeper

All ratings157 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive72.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative24.0%

View Menu

All ratings30 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative43.3%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive6.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative81.3%

User reviews

Recipe Keeper

From 157 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent user interface
  • 🚀 Efficient recipe import from various sources
  • 💡 Innovative AI for scanning recipes
  • ✨ Beautifully presented recipes with images
  • 👍 Easy to use and get accustomed to

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Recipes lost after iCloud backup
  • ❓ Confusing settings and missing essential features
  • 🐛 App downloads too much fluff and unnecessary content
  • 🐛 Does not release memory when deleting recipes
  • 🐛 App is large in size for a single recipe

View Menu

From 30 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast app startup

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Couldn't read any menus
  • 🔒 Untrustworthy app with scam offers
  • 📱 Buggy and not optimized for all devices

Bugs and requests

Recipe Keeper

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Recipes lost after iCloud backup
  • App does not release memory when deleting recipes
  • App downloads too much fluff and unnecessary content
  • App struggles to import from Paprika
  • App does not recognize Facebook as a recipe source
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  • App does not find recipes on Chefkoch site
  • Sharing between different iCloud accounts not working
  • PDF import is not straightforward
  • Language issues (German interface for non-German speakers)
  • Some users struggle with importing recipes from the web
  • Memory issues with large app size for single recipes

Requested features

13 requests
  • Sharing recipes between two people (different iCloud accounts)
  • Shopping list functionality or export to Apple Reminders
  • Synchronizing recipes between husband's and wife's accounts
  • Ability to create a recipe book together (e.g., via iCloud)
  • Importing recipes from videos (Instagram, YT Shorts)
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  • Mac app or integration
  • Easier PDF import
  • Support for scanning recipes
  • Full-screen recipe book view
  • Ability to start a new line of recipes after many entries
  • Importing from files
  • Synchronizing with iPad
  • Support for Chinese language settings

View Menu

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to read any menus uploaded
  • Onboarding process is overly long and bloated
  • Lifetime subscription offer not available as advertised

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improve menu reading capabilities
  • Ensure transparent and ethical business practices

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Recipe Keeper

Subscriptions2
  • Basic Version - Monthly3 Days trial$4.491 Month
  • Basic Version - Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time6
  • Tiny Tip$0.99
  • Small Tip$2.49
  • Medium Tip$4.99
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  • Large Tip$9.99
  • Huge Tip$19.99
  • Complete Package - Lifetime$59.99
3 purchases

View Menu

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • LifetimeFree

Questions

Is Recipe Keeper free?
Recipe Keeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is View Menu free?
View Menu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Recipe Keeper or View Menu?
Recipe Keeper is rated higher. Recipe Keeper averages 4.7 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while View Menu averages 3.1 from 30 ratings.
Do Recipe Keeper or View Menu have ads?
Neither Recipe Keeper nor View Menu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Recipe Keeper or View Menu?
Recipe Keeper ships an update every 11 days, and View Menu every 4 days. Most recently, Recipe Keeper was updated on October 19, 2026 and View Menu on October 3, 2026.

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