Comparison

SeeFood 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

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.

Highlights
  • Instant menu digitization
  • Visual dish previews
  • Image upload for dish identification
  • Dish search functionality
  • Search history tracking
Features
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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

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

SeeFood3 screens
View Menu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SeeFood at 100% against View Menu's 6%. SeeFood also leads on rating (5.0 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 3 weeks) and ratings volume (30 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. SeeFood sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month 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

SeeFood holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: View Menu has 30 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SeeFood's written reviews are positive against 6% of View Menu's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SeeFood ships an update every 3 weeks, View Menu every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SeeFood versus View Menu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeeFoodView Menu
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better3.1 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better6.3% of reviews
Number of ratings530 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZihui LinNikita Velichko

Customer experience

SeeFood

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

View Menu

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

Bugs and requests

SeeFood

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

1 purchases

SeeFood

Subscriptions1
  • SeeFoood Preminum$2.991 Month
3 purchases

View Menu

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

Questions

Is SeeFood free?
SeeFood 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, SeeFood or View Menu?
SeeFood is rated higher. SeeFood averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while View Menu averages 3.1 from 30 ratings.
Do SeeFood or View Menu have ads?
Neither SeeFood nor View Menu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SeeFood or View Menu?
SeeFood ships an update every 3 weeks, and View Menu every 4 days. Most recently, SeeFood was updated on September 10, 2026 and View Menu on October 3, 2026.

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