Comparison

View Menu vs Gusta

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Gusta

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Take a photo of a restaurant menu. Gusta turns it into a clear dish list with translations, visible prices, AI dish previews, possible ingredients, allergy hints, and an order screen you can show to restaurant staff. Use Gusta when you travel, try a new cuisine, or eat at a restaurant without a menu in your language. Gusta offers optional auto-renewable subscriptions and credit packs for menu scanning and related features. With Gusta you can: • Scan printed menus and menu photos • Translate dish names and descriptions • Understand what each dish is, what it may taste like, and how it is usually served • See AI-generated dish previews • Check possible ingredients and allergen signals • Save scanned menus for later • Build a simple order screen to show restaurant staff Gusta is more than a menu translator. It helps you understand what you are about to order. Important: AI dish previews are illustrative and may not match the exact dish served by the restaurant. Translations, prices, ingredients, and allergen signals may be incomplete or inaccurate. Always confirm allergies, dietary restrictions, ingredients, and prices with restaurant staff. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

View Menu4 screens
Gusta3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: View Menu at every 4 days against Gusta's every 10 days. Gusta's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. View Menu sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Gusta sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

View Menu ships an update every 4 days, Gusta every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
View Menu versus Gusta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterView MenuGusta
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (30 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews6.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNikita VelichkoBYTE RIFT FZCO

Bugs and 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

Gusta

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

View Menu

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • LifetimeFree
6 purchases

Gusta

Subscriptions3
  • Gusta Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
  • Gusta Yearly Plan$99.991 Year
  • Gusta Yearly Pro Plan$399.991 Year
One-time3
  • 30 Credits$2.99
  • 70 Credits$6.99
  • 150 Credits$14.99

Questions

Is View Menu free?
View Menu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gusta free?
Gusta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do View Menu or Gusta have ads?
Neither View Menu nor Gusta shows ads.
Which is updated more often, View Menu or Gusta?
View Menu ships an update every 4 days, and Gusta every 10 days. Most recently, View Menu was updated on October 3, 2026 and Gusta on October 16, 2026.

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