SeeFood vs Menu Explain
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SeeFood
Instantly digitize menus by snapping a photo, view high-quality dish images before ordering, and easily search for specific items. Keep track of your dining history with search history.
- Instant menu digitization
- Visual dish previews
- Image upload for dish identification
- Dish search functionality
- Search history tracking
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Why SeeFood? Whether you're a foodie, a traveler, or just someone who loves trying new things, SeeFood makes dining out easier and more enjoyable. No more guessing games—just great food, every time. Key Features: - Instant Menu Recognition: Snap a picture of the menu, and SeeFood will digitize it in seconds, giving you fast access to dish descriptions and details. - Visual Dish Previews: View high-quality images of dishes before placing your order. No more surprises—just delicious meals, every time. - Image Upload Support: Now, you can upload images directly from your gallery to identify dishes quickly. - Dish Search: Looking for a specific dish? Use the dish search feature to find your favorites with ease. - Search History: Keep track of all your past searches and dishes for quick reference when revisiting restaurants. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://foggy-amaryllis-ce1.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-SeeFood-a9fde891b0b34fb4a7b126ffc89967ea
Menu Explain
Instantly translate and understand any menu by simply taking a photo. Get detailed dish descriptions, images, and even identify potential allergens and calorie estimates to dine with confidence anywhere.
- Instant menu breakdown
- Food images
- Menu translation
- Allergy & intolerance detection
- Calorie estimates
- AI dining companion
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"Spaghetti alla Nerano." Your phone translates that as... "spaghetti alla Nerano." It is fried zucchini, basil and provolone del Monaco, melted into a sauce on the Amalfi Coast. You would have read past it and ordered the carbonara. Translation gives you the name. Menu Explain gives you the dish. Point your camera at any menu, in any language. Every dish comes back explained, pictured, and flagged for allergens. WHAT YOU GET, ONE PHOTO AT A TIME • Detailed summary of the dish • Ingredient breakdown • Food photos • Calorie estimates • Allergen Flags • Translations Menu Explain reads the dish, not just the word. Disclaimer: Descriptions, images, calories and allergen flags are informed estimates based on the dish name and can be wrong. If you have a serious allergy, always confirm with restaurant staff. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SeeFood at 5.0 against Menu Explain's 4.5. SeeFood also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). Menu Explain's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. SeeFood sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Menu Explain sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SeeFood holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SeeFood's written reviews are positive against 93% of Menu Explain's.
SeeFood ships an update every 3 weeks, Menu Explain every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SeeFood | Menu Explain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 4.5 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 93.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zihui Lin | Mentioned In, LLC |
Customer experience
SeeFood
Menu Explain
In-app purchases
SeeFood
- SeeFoood Preminum$2.991 Month
Menu Explain
- Full Access - Monthly$0.991 Month
- Full Access - Monthly$1.991 Month
- Full Access - Yearly$9.991 Year
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- Full Access - Yearly$19.991 Year
- 5 Scan Credits$0.99
- Scan Pack - 10$0.99
- 3-Day Pass$2.99
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- Scan Pack - 50$3.99
- 7-Day Pass$4.99
- 14-Day Pass$7.99







