Comparison

AnyMenu vs Menufy

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

Menufy

Features
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Point your camera at any menu — AI translates dish names, descriptions and prices in seconds. NEW: Zoom and a light for menus on the wall, allergy warnings on picks and your order sheet, up to 5 pages at once. No subscription — your first 5 scans are free. Ever struggled to read a menu at a restaurant abroad? Menufy uses AI to instantly translate foreign menus into your language. Just snap a photo — Menufy translates every dish name, description, and price. It even converts prices to your home currency using live exchange rates. FEATURES • Snap a photo to translate any menu instantly • Supports 14 languages (English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Thai, and more) • Live currency conversion at real-time rates • Translation history saved automatically • Dark mode support CREDITS • Your first 5 translations are free • Additional credits are one-time purchases (no subscription) • Choose from 25 / 150 / 400 credit packs • Credits sync via iCloud and survive reinstalls Make dining abroad stress-free. With Menufy, you can order with confidence at any restaurant in the world.

Screenshots

AnyMenu4 screens
Menufy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Menufy at weekly against AnyMenu's every 3 weeks. AnyMenu's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). 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 Menufy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AnyMenu ships an update every 3 weeks, Menufy weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
AnyMenu versus Menufy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnyMenuMenufy
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLinnk, IncRyosuke Hoshino

In-app purchases

3 purchases

AnyMenu

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

Menufy

One-time3
  • 25 Translations$2.99
  • 150 Translations$6.99
  • 400 Translations$14.99

Questions

Is AnyMenu free?
AnyMenu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Menufy free?
Menufy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AnyMenu or Menufy have ads?
Neither AnyMenu nor Menufy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AnyMenu or Menufy?
AnyMenu ships an update every 3 weeks, and Menufy weekly. Most recently, AnyMenu was updated on November 5, 2026 and Menufy on November 1, 2026.

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