Comparison

TOMOGO! vs Menu, please! Menu Translator

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

Head to head
About

TOMOGO!

Discover Japan like a local with personalized tours crafted by passionate guides. Connect with experienced Tour Leaders, explore hidden gems, and create a flexible itinerary tailored to your interests. Experience authentic culture and support local businesses.

Highlights
  • Personalized tour planning
  • Connect with local guides
  • Explore hidden gems
  • Flexible itinerary customization
  • Secure in-app booking
  • Support sustainable tourism
Features
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Explore with Friends TOMOGO! is your go-to app for discovering Japan like a local. Connect with passionate Tour Leaders who will tailor a journey just for you, based on your preferences. How it Works - Match Browse profiles of friendly, experienced Tour Leaders and select the perfect companion for your adventure. - Location Choose your destinations from Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and beyond. Explore temples, hidden gems, food spots, and local neighborhoods. - Chat Message your Tour Leader to share your interests and craft a flexible, personalized itinerary. Why Choose TOMOGO! Authentic & Local - Experience Japan beyond the tourist trails, guided by locals who share real stories and insider secrets. Flexible & Customizable - Enjoy tours built around your schedule and interests, whether spontaneous or planned. Secure & Trusted - Book and pay confidently within the app, knowing your experience is protected. Community Impact - Support sustainable tourism and local businesses across Japan.

About

Menu, please! Menu Translator

Instantly translate menus in Asian countries with a single photo. Understand ingredients, build your order in the app, and communicate preferences with staff using live translation. Order like a local with confidence.

Highlights
  • Instant photo menu translation
  • Detailed dish information (ingredients, flavor)
  • In-app order building
  • Live translation for staff communication
  • Supports multiple Asian languages
Features
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Menu, please! makes ordering Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese, Korean, Cantonese, Singaporean, Vietnamese & Thai food simple. We help you understand the menu, place your order, and communicate your preferences with ease. With Menu, please!, you can order like a local from day one. And it's free! Enter any restaurant with confidence. With just a single photo, you can instantly translate the entire menu, understand the ingredients and flavors of each dish, build your order directly in the app, and even communicate with staff using our live translation feature. Key Features: Instant Photo Translation One photo is all it takes. Our AI intelligently reads the entire menu layout—including sections, sides, and tiny footnotes—so nothing gets lost in translation. Go Beyond Words Get more than just a name. For each dish, learn about the ingredients, flavor profile, and how locals typically enjoy it. Effortless Ordering Build your order in the app and show it as translated text or play it as audio for the staff. No more pointing, guessing, or awkward mime games. Works Across Asia Full support for Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese, Korean, Cantonese, Singaporean, Vietnamese & Thai menus. What Our Users Are Saying: "Really Impressive" - Olle Linge, Hacking Chinese "Menu, please! is excellent. It reads the menu, converts it into an easy-to-read format with Japanese pronunciation, and you can specify how much you need... Can't recommend it enough!" - r/DexterousChunk "Finde die Idee mega gut! Hab die letzten drei Monate in Japan verbracht und da haette es mir einiges an nervigem Google-Nonsens erspart." - u/lydia-morphem "This would have been a game-changer when I lived in Taiwan." - Brian Koetting "Your app is so useful! It would have saved me so much time when I was living in Taiwan! I'll use it next time I go there. Thank you!" - babettmade Download Menu, please! today, and embrace the freedom to explore Asia's incredible culinary scene! Privacy Policy: https://www.menu-please.app/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.menu-please.app/terms-of-service

Screenshots

TOMOGO!4 screens
Menu, please! Menu Translator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TOMOGO! at none against Menu, please! Menu Translator's 3. Menu, please! Menu Translator's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). 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. Menu, please! Menu Translator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. TOMOGO! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Menu, please! Menu Translator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of TOMOGO!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Menu, please! Menu Translator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TOMOGO! ships an update monthly, Menu, please! Menu Translator every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TOMOGO! versus Menu, please! Menu Translator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTOMOGO!Menu, please! Menu Translator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (14 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better6
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTANGLE Inc.Krists Krievins

Customer experience

TOMOGO!

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

Menu, please! Menu Translator

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TOMOGO!

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Menu, please! Menu Translator

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Supporter$3.991 Month
One-time2
  • Buy Me a Boba$0.99
  • Buy me a Bento Box$3.99

Questions

Is TOMOGO! free?
TOMOGO! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Menu, please! Menu Translator free?
Menu, please! Menu Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TOMOGO! or Menu, please! Menu Translator?
Menu, please! Menu Translator is rated higher. TOMOGO! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Menu, please! Menu Translator averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do TOMOGO! or Menu, please! Menu Translator have ads?
Neither TOMOGO! nor Menu, please! Menu Translator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TOMOGO! or Menu, please! Menu Translator?
TOMOGO! ships an update monthly, and Menu, please! Menu Translator every 6 weeks. Most recently, TOMOGO! was updated on September 17, 2026 and Menu, please! Menu Translator on August 8, 2026.

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