Comparison

AnyMenu vs MenuGlass

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

Head to head
About

AnyMenu

Instantly translate menus in over 100 languages, even handwritten ones. Understand dishes with cultural context and build a clear order list to show your server. Avoid guesswork and enjoy local dining experiences anywhere.

Highlights
  • Translate menus in 100+ languages
  • Works with photos, handwriting, and printed text
  • Cultural context explains unfamiliar dishes
  • Build a custom order list
  • Smart price display across currencies
  • Save and revisit recent translations
Features
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AnyMenu instantly translates any menu in any language — and tells you what you're actually about to eat. Walk into any restaurant anywhere in the world. Handwritten chalkboard? Faded laminated menu with no pictures? No problem. Snap a photo and AnyMenu gives you accurate translations with cultural context — not just words, but what the dish actually is, how it tastes, and what to expect. Cleaner menus, every time. Prices read naturally across currencies, dish names are more reliable, and recent translations are easy to revisit. Build your order, skip the pointing. Tap the dishes you want to create a clean order list. Show it to your server. A smile and eye contact — that's all the communication you need. No more pointing at random lines hoping for the best. Made for the places locals actually eat. The spots with the best food rarely have English menus. AnyMenu was battle-tested at exactly these kinds of restaurants — handwritten specials, regional dishes, street food stalls. If a local can read it, now you can too. Translate menus in 100+ languages Works with photos, handwriting, and printed text Cultural context explains unfamiliar dishes Order list feature — show, don't tell Smart price display across currencies Save and revisit your recent translations Light & Dark theme for any setting Stop guessing. Start ordering.

About

MenuGlass

Features
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Lost in a foreign menu? See it. Translate it. Order with confidence. MenuGlass doesn't just translate a foreign menu — it generates an AI image of every dish on it. Point your camera, and within seconds you see each dish's name, description, price, category, and an AI-rendered visual — all in your language. No more guessing what "porcetta al forno" looks like. You see it, then you decide. What MenuGlass does - Translate any foreign menu in seconds — just point your camera - AI generates a visual for each dish (works even when the menu has no photos) - See dishes organized by category, with names, descriptions, and prices - Regenerate dish images you don't like (Ultra plan) - Save translations to your history and revisit any past menu - Supports 100+ menu languages Perfect for - Business travelers who eat at local restaurants abroad - Travel bloggers and food explorers discovering new cuisines - Families on international vacations who want to know what's in the dishes - Anyone tired of ordering by guesswork or hunting for picture menus The AI image advantage Text translation alone doesn't tell you what a dish actually looks like. MenuGlass uses AI to generate a picture of every dish on the menu, so even at restaurants without photo menus, you can see before you order. Behind the scenes, three AI pipelines work together — OCR (text recognition), translation, and image generation — to give you a complete picture of the menu in seconds. It's an experience no general-purpose translator can match. Why MenuGlass beats Google Translate Google Translate handles words. MenuGlass understands menus — and shows you what the dishes look like. Our AI sorts dishes into categories (starters, mains, desserts), highlights key ingredients and cooking methods, and generates a visual for every item. That's something a general-purpose translator simply isn't designed to do. Plus, your translation history means you can always look back on that unforgettable dish from your last trip. Plans Free - Translate up to 5 menus per day - View up to 5 menu items per translation - Try it before you commit Plus ($7/week or $189/year) - Translate up to 10 menus per day - Unlimited menu items per translation Ultra ($10/week or $269/year) - Translate up to 20 menus per day - Unlimited menu items per translation - Regenerate dish images you don't like Upgrade anytime — even mid-trip when you need it most. Download MenuGlass and eat confidently, anywhere in the world. Terms of Use: https://menu-glass.com/en/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://menu-glass.com/en/privacy-policy

Screenshots

AnyMenu4 screens
MenuGlass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MenuGlass at every 3 days against AnyMenu's every 3 weeks. MenuGlass also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. AnyMenu sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and MenuGlass sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.00 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AnyMenu ships an update every 3 weeks, MenuGlass every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
AnyMenu versus MenuGlass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnyMenuMenuGlass
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLinnk, IncHandlerr Inc.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

AnyMenu

One-time3
  • 7-Day Pass$5.99
  • 14-Day Pass$9.99
  • 1-Year Pass$19.99
4 purchases

MenuGlass

Subscriptions4
  • Plus Plan 1 Week$7.007 Days
  • Ultra Plan 1 Week$10.007 Days
  • Plus Plan 1 Year$189.001 Year
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  • Ultra Plan 1 Year$269.001 Year

Questions

Is AnyMenu free?
AnyMenu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MenuGlass free?
MenuGlass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AnyMenu or MenuGlass have ads?
Neither AnyMenu nor MenuGlass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AnyMenu or MenuGlass?
AnyMenu ships an update every 3 weeks, and MenuGlass every 3 days. Most recently, AnyMenu was updated on October 30, 2026 and MenuGlass on October 28, 2026.

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