Carte vs View Menu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Carte
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Carte is the free way to find, keep, and share restaurant menus. Scan a QR menu and it's saved for next time. No QR code? Snap photos of the menu instead. Every menu you add lives in one place, so you can check what a spot serves before you go. SCAN & SAVE • Scan any QR menu and open it instantly • Add photo menus for places without a QR code • Come back to any menu later without scanning again EXPLORE • Browse menus from restaurants and cafes near you • See what's on the menu before you pick a place LISTS • Save your favorite places to your own lists • Discover featured lists from the community • Upvote the lists you love FOLLOW & SHARE • Create a profile and share your lists • Follow people whose taste you trust • See what the people you follow are sharing Carte is completely free. No subscriptions, no paywalls. Download Carte and never hunt for a menu again.
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.
- Instant menu translation by photo
- Dish photos and descriptions
- Handwritten menu support
- Multi-language support (50+ languages)
- Save translated menus
- Ingredient and preparation details
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Carte at none against View Menu's 3. View Menu's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. View Menu sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Carte asks for nothing beyond the download.
Carte ships an update every 3 months, View Menu every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Carte | View Menu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.1 (30 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 11.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 30 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kerem Ozcan | Nikita Velichko |
Bugs and requests
Carte
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
Carte
No in-app purchases
View Menu
- Weekly$4.997 Days
- Yearly$39.991 Year
- LifetimeFree









