# Menu Mate vs Compass

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Menu Mate at 100% against Compass's 0%. Menu Mate also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Compass's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Menu Mate sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Compass sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Menu Mate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Menu Mate's written reviews are positive against 0% of Compass's.

Menu Mate ships an update every 2 months, Compass every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Menu Mate | Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/menu-mate-translate-menus/id6739710254/reviews)** | [4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-elevation-and-altimeter/id6743296198/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TIDE TECHNOLOGIES LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834877839) | [天就 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780751083) |

## What reviewers say

### Menu Mate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/menu-mate-translate-menus/id6739710254)

Effortlessly understand foreign menus by snapping a photo. Get translations, dish details, allergen alerts, and pronunciation guides. Unlock premium features or watch an ad for temporary access.

**Highlights:** Translate foreign menus, Detect allergens and dietary risks, Learn dish pronunciations, Access dining phrases, Review translation history, Sync history across devices

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Taste at a Glance Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| Culinary Journey Pass Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Taste at a Glance Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Culinary Journey Pass Yearly | $64.99 | per year |
| Culinary Journey Pass 1 Day | $0.99 | one-time |
| Culinary Journey Pass 3 Days | $1.99 | one-time |
| Culinary Journey Pass 7 Days | $2.99 | one-time |


### Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-elevation-and-altimeter/id6743296198)

This app provides precise navigation tools, including real-time location, elevation, and barometric pressure readings. It allows users to log their journeys, save travel paths, and embed location data into photos for enhanced exploration.

**Highlights:** Real-time azimuth and coordinates, Instant elevation readings, Barometric pressure tracking, Auto-record elevation changes, Save and replay travel paths, Embed coordinates into photos

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Menu Mate free?

Menu Mate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Compass free?

Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Menu Mate or Compass?

Menu Mate is rated higher. Menu Mate averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Compass averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.

### Do Menu Mate or Compass have ads?

Menu Mate shows ads; Compass does not.

### Which is updated more often, Menu Mate or Compass?

Menu Mate ships an update every 2 months, and Compass every 3 days. Most recently, Menu Mate was updated on October 24, 2026 and Compass on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*