Comparison

MenuDish vs El

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

Head to head
About

MenuDish

Instantly visualize restaurant menus by snapping photos. See real dish images, eliminating guesswork and making ordering easier, especially when traveling or facing language barriers. Explore menus like never before.

Highlights
  • Scan restaurant menus
  • View real dish images
  • Eliminate ordering guesswork
  • Translate foreign menus
  • Visual menu exploration
Features
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MenuDish transforms any restaurant menu into a visual experience. Snap a photo or upload a menu, and instantly see real images of every dish — no more guessing what to order! Traveling abroad? Unsure of the language or local dishes? MenuDish makes menus universal so you always know what’s on your plate. Perfect for food lovers, travelers, and anyone who wants to explore menus in a smarter way. Terms & Privacy Policy: menudish.ai/terms

About

El

Features
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Convert your menu into a QR Code with our App, and then share it with customers.

Screenshots

MenuDish4 screens
El4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: El at none against MenuDish's 2. El also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.5). On price, 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. MenuDish sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. El asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MenuDish ships an update every 8 days, El every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MenuDish versus El: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMenuDishEl
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB102 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSimber TechRamy Mohamed Said Abdelaal

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MenuDish

Subscriptions2
  • MenuDish Pro Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
  • MenuDish Pro Yearly Plan$17.991 Year
None

El

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MenuDish free?
MenuDish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is El free?
El is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MenuDish or El have ads?
Neither MenuDish nor El shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MenuDish or El?
MenuDish ships an update every 8 days, and El every 9 days. Most recently, MenuDish was updated on October 30, 2026 and El on November 8, 2026.

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