Comparison

Menu Decoder vs Dishlingo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Menu Decoder

Translate menus from foreign languages using your camera. Get detailed descriptions of dishes, including flavor profiles and estimated calories. Save your favorite finds for future reference.

Highlights
  • Visual menu translation via camera
  • Multi-language support for translation
  • Detailed dish descriptions and cultural context
  • Flavor profile insights with icons
  • Save menus and dishes for later
Features
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Traveling or trying new cuisine? Don’t guess what you’re ordering. Menu Decoder is your pocket translator, food guide, and cultural assistant—all in one. How it works: 1. Snap a photo of the menu (up to 9 images). 2. Let the app magically translate and decode dishes into your preferred language. 3. Explore clear explanations, flavor profiles, and estimated calories. Features: • Visual Menu Translation: Use your camera to instantly translate menus in real time. • Multi-Language Support: Choose your app language and your dish decoding language. • Dish Descriptions & Cultural Context: Know what you’re eating—with helpful notes about ingredients and regional styles. • Flavor Insights: See icons showing likely taste profiles (e.g., spicy, sweet, sour). • Save & Remember: Save menus and dishes you’ve tried for easy reference later. Whether you’re abroad or exploring new restaurants at home, Menu Decoder helps you confidently choose dishes you’ll enjoy.

About

Dishlingo

Features
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FEATURES: - Instant menu translation for any cuisine - Allergen alerts (nuts, dairy, shellfish, gluten, more) - Ingredient and calorie insights for smarter choices - Pronunciations - Dish images HOW TO USE: - Scan or upload any food or drink menu by clicking the Add button. - Click Proceed. - You will see results with all the relevant information, dish by dish. REQUIRES IN-APP PURCHASES & SUBSCRIPTION: To use Dishlingo and any of its above-stated capabilities, such as scanning menus and getting dish-related information, you need to subscribe. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically after 3 months unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings › App Store › Subscriptions. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited upon purchase. DISCLAIMER: Allergens, Nutrition values, Ingredients are estimates based on typical recipes and portion sizes. If you have dietary restrictions, always confirm with the restaurant. Analysing a menu is a time-taking process, and the speed of it partially depends on your internet connection. Expect an average of one minute for each menu scan. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Menu Decoder1 screens
Dishlingo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Menu Decoder at none against Dishlingo's 1. Dishlingo's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dishlingo sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Menu Decoder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Menu Decoder versus Dishlingo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMenu DecoderDishlingo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEzLife Limited Liability CompanyAditya Bansal

In-app purchases

None

Menu Decoder

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Dishlingo

Subscriptions1
  • Dishlingo Subscription$2.993 Months

Questions

Is Menu Decoder free?
Menu Decoder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dishlingo free?
Dishlingo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Menu Decoder or Dishlingo have ads?
Menu Decoder shows ads; Dishlingo does not.

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