Comparison

Bartender App 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

Bartender App

Discover and create cocktails with a smart search and AI assistant. Browse curated recipes, save your own creations, and find the perfect drink for any occasion. Mix like a pro with step-by-step instructions and ingredient management.

Highlights
  • Curated cocktail menu
  • AI Bartender assistant
  • Save custom recipes
  • Smart ingredient search
  • Favorites list
  • Ingredient inventory
  • Step-by-step instructions
Features
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Find the Perfect Cocktail – Powered by Smart Search & AI Sips is a modern cocktail app built for home bartenders and drink lovers. Browse a curated selection of cocktail recipes, save your own creations, and let the built-in AI Bartender help you find the best drink for any mood or occasion. Whether you're into mocktails, classic cocktails, or discovering something new, Sips makes it easy to mix drinks like a pro. FEATURES • Curated Cocktail Menu Hand-picked recipes for every season, taste, and event. • AI Bartender Assistant Describe what you’re in the mood for – the AI helps you find the perfect recipe from the menu. • Save Your Own Sips Create and store your own cocktail blends with notes and photos. • Smart Filters & Search Find drinks by ingredient, flavour or category. • Favorites Keep your go-to recipes just a tap away. • Bar Save your ingredients and see what you can make with them. • Step-by-Step Instructions Each recipe includes detailed ingredients, measures, and prep steps. Privacy Policy: https://sips.app/privacy_policy.html Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

Bartender App4 screens
View Menu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bartender App at 81% against View Menu's 6%. Bartender App 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 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Bartender App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days 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

Bartender App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Bartender App's written reviews are positive against 6% of View Menu's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bartender App ships an update every 2 weeks, View Menu every 4 days. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bartender App versus View Menu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBartender AppView Menu
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (26 ratings) — better3.1 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews — better6.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2630 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB65 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAlp AvanogluNikita Velichko

Customer experience

Bartender App

All ratings26 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.5%

View Menu

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

Bugs and requests

Bartender App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

4 purchases

Bartender App

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly plan3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly plan$6.991 Month
  • Annual plan$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime premium$49.99
3 purchases

View Menu

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

Questions

Is Bartender App free?
Bartender App 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, Bartender App or View Menu?
Bartender App is rated higher. Bartender App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while View Menu averages 3.1 from 30 ratings.
Do Bartender App or View Menu have ads?
Neither Bartender App nor View Menu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bartender App or View Menu?
Bartender App ships an update every 2 weeks, and View Menu every 4 days. Most recently, Bartender App was updated on September 22, 2026 and View Menu on September 22, 2026.

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