Menu Decoder vs Menu AI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Menu AI
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Menu AI: Scan Menus and Meals. Know the Calories. Menu AI removes the guesswork from eating. Scan restaurant menus or take a photo of your meal and get instant calories, macros, and personalized recommendations. One app for everything you need to eat smarter at home or in any restaurant. Your Menu and Meal Scanner in One Place - Scan any restaurant menu and see calories, macros, and health scores for every item. - Get personalized recommendations based on your goals, from weight loss to high protein eating. - Use smart filters to find Keto, Vegan, Gluten Free, or allergen safe options in seconds. - Already ordered or cooking at home? Take a photo of your plate and get calorie and macro estimates instantly. Smarter Nutrition Decisions Menu AI adapts to your goals with: - Daily calorie and macro guidance - Accurate macro tracking for every scan - Suggestions based on your preferences and allergies - Tools to help estimate your daily calorie burn Why Menu AI Most apps only track after you eat. Menu AI helps you choose better before you order and makes tracking your meals simple with a single photo. Perfect for weight loss, fitness, healthy eating, and dietary restrictions. Download Menu AI today and take control of every meal. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Menu Decoder at none against Menu AI's 8. Menu AI's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 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. Menu AI sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Menu Decoder asks for nothing beyond the download.
Menu Decoder ships an update every 6 months, Menu AI every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Menu Decoder | Menu AI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EzLife Limited Liability Company | Stellar Apps SL |
In-app purchases
Menu Decoder
No in-app purchases
Menu AI
- Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Monthly$0.991 Month
- Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
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- Monthly$2.991 Month
- Yearly3 Days trial$8.991 Year
- Yearly$8.991 Year
- Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Yearly$24.991 Year









