MenuDish vs DishLens
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Scan restaurant menus
- View real dish images
- Eliminate ordering guesswork
- Translate foreign menus
- Visual menu exploration
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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
DishLens
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Meet Menu Scanner, your food‑savvy travel companion. Snap or import a menu photo and let AI extract dishes and prices in seconds. Translate names into 50+ languages, convert prices to your currency, and save complete menus for later—perfect for trips, food crawls, and everyday dining. Find great places nearby, personalize dish photos in HD, and keep everything organized by restaurant. Whether you’re abroad or at the spot around the corner, Menu Scanner helps you decide faster and order with confidence. Why you’ll love it Instant extraction: From photo to clean dish list with prices in seconds. Travel ready: Translate dish names in 50+ languages. Know the cost: See prices in your currency instantly. Save for later: Build your personal “food atlas” of menus. Make it yours: Replace dish photos in HD; photos stay on-device by default. Nearby picks: Discover restaurants around you at a glance. How it works 1) Snap or import menu photos 2) Review and tweak names/prices 3) Translate, convert currency, and save to your collection Privacy first Photos you add can be stored on your device. We don’t sell your data. Transparent policies linked below. Plans Start free, then upgrade anytime: Monthly and Annual plans available for power users. Prices vary by region. Subscriptions auto‑renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your account settings after purchase. Support and policies Terms of Service: https://ryan00724.github.io/DishLens-Legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://ryan00724.github.io/DishLens-Legal/privacy Support: https://ryan00724.github.io/DishLens-Legal/support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: DishLens at 3 against MenuDish's 1. DishLens also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.5). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. MenuDish sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and DishLens sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MenuDish ships an update every 8 days, DishLens every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MenuDish | DishLens |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simber Tech | Ryan Creary |
In-app purchases
MenuDish
- MenuDish Pro Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
- MenuDish Pro Yearly Plan$17.991 Year
DishLens
- DishLens Premium$3.991 Month
- DishLens Premium$19.991 Year
- DishLens Lifetime$9.99
