# Pantry Inventory Tracker vs View Menu

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pantry Inventory Tracker at 67% against View Menu's 6%. Pantry Inventory Tracker also leads on rating (4.5 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 4 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pantry Inventory Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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.

Pantry Inventory Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pantry Inventory Tracker has 175 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Pantry Inventory Tracker's written reviews are positive against 6% of View Menu's.

Pantry Inventory Tracker ships an update every 4 weeks, View Menu every 4 days. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pantry Inventory Tracker | View Menu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (175 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pantry-inventory-tracker/id6670480023/reviews)** | [3.1 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/view-menu-ai-menu-reader/id6742271821/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **175** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 6.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 33 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JOJO APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619509622) | [Nikita Velichko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572464245) |

## What reviewers say

### Pantry Inventory Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pantry-inventory-tracker/id6670480023)

Manage your kitchen inventory and reduce food waste. Easily track pantry items, quantities, and units to avoid overbuying and running out of ingredients. Ideal for home cooks and meal preppers seeking better organization.

**Highlights:** Smart pantry tracking, Search and filter items, Quantity tracking, Swipe-to-delete functionality, Edit item details, Support for US and European units, Organized list interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Clean interface
- 👍 Good for household purposes
- 👍 Allows decimal points for quantity
- 👍 Large product library

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't scan items well
- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🐛 Needs more visual elements for categories
- 🐛 No instructions provided
- 🐛 Copy of original app, but worse

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when adding items
- Sync issues between devices
- Deleting items deletes the line below
- Incorrect item recognition (e.g., water bottle as mayonnaise)
- Item addition is sluggish

**Requested features**

- Show total items per category
- More visual category decorations
- Essentials tab for shopping list
- Presets for reminder days before expiry
- Find images of foods online from barcode scanning


### View Menu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/view-menu-ai-menu-reader/id6742271821)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast app startup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Couldn't read any menus
- 🔒 Untrustworthy app with scam offers
- 📱 Buggy and not optimized for all devices

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to read any menus uploaded
- Onboarding process is overly long and bloated
- Lifetime subscription offer not available as advertised

**Requested features**

- Improve menu reading capabilities
- Ensure transparent and ethical business practices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pantry Inventory Tracker free?

Pantry Inventory Tracker 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, Pantry Inventory Tracker or View Menu?

Pantry Inventory Tracker is rated higher. Pantry Inventory Tracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 175 ratings, while View Menu averages 3.1 from 30 ratings.

### Do Pantry Inventory Tracker or View Menu have ads?

Neither Pantry Inventory Tracker nor View Menu shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pantry Inventory Tracker or View Menu?

Pantry Inventory Tracker ships an update every 4 weeks, and View Menu every 4 days. Most recently, Pantry Inventory Tracker was updated on September 22, 2026 and View Menu on September 22, 2026.

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