Comparison

Menu Maker vs ChefBear

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

Head to head
About

Menu Maker

This app helps restaurants and cafes create professional menus quickly using AI. It offers features for designing, translating, and sharing menus via PDF or QR code, making updates effortless for businesses of all sizes.

Highlights
  • AI-powered menu generation
  • Professional menu design tools
  • Multi-language menu translation
  • Instant PDF export
  • QR code generation for mobile access
  • Effortless menu updates
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If you run a restaurant, café, or even a food truck, MenuGen is the all-in-one tool you need. Think of it as your personal menu maker, menu generator, and menu translator—ready to help you create and share better menus in less time. Menu Maker for Modern Eateries Tired of boring menus? Menu Gen’s menu maker lets you build beautiful, professional-looking menus without any design skills. Just add your dishes, and the menu maker does the rest. Want to update or rearrange your menu? The menu maker makes changes fast and easy, whenever you need. Menu Generator Powered by AI Menu Gen isn’t just a simple menu maker. It’s a smart menu generator that can turn plain text into eye-catching menus with real food images and ingredient details. The menu generator helps you save hours—no more manual photo uploads or complicated layouts. Let the menu generator handle the details, so you can focus on your food. Menu Translator for a Global Audience Have customers who speak different languages? MenuGen+ comes with a built-in menu translator, so your menu is always ready for international guests. The menu translator keeps ingredient info and dish descriptions clear, so everyone feels welcome at your table. If you update your menu, the menu translator keeps all languages in sync. Easy Sharing: PDF and QR Code Ready Once you’ve built your menu with the menu maker or menu generator, you can instantly export it as a PDF for print or digital sharing. Plus, MenuGen lets you generate a unique QR code, so customers can scan and see your latest menu right on their phones. Why MenuGen? Friendly menu maker that anyone can use AI-powered menu generator for stunning results in minutes Fast, reliable menu translator for multi-language menus Instant PDF and QR code generation Effortless updates—keep your menu fresh every day Whether you’re a small café owner or running a busy restaurant, MenuGen is the menu maker, menu generator, and menu translator you can count on. Try MenuGen today and see how easy—and fun—menu creation can be! ------------------------ Terms: http://www.appsera.net/about-us/app-store-term/ Privacy Policy: http://www.appsera.net/about-us/app-store-privacy-policy/ Support: support@appsera.net

About

ChefBear

Instantly translate menus from any language, complete with dish images and detailed ingredient information. Get personalized recommendations based on your tastes, allergies, and dietary needs. Build and share your order list with your dining companions.

Highlights
  • Translate any menu in any language
  • View dish images
  • Understand ingredients, taste, and spice level
  • Get personalized dish recommendations
  • Build and share order lists
Features
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Can't read the menu? Snap it. • Reads any menu, in any language • A picture for every dish, so you know what you'll get • Ingredients, taste and spice level in plain words • Picks dishes that fit your taste, allergies and diet • Builds your order list and shares the menu with your table Free to use. ChefBear Pro unlocks unlimited* menu scans and dish images. *Fair use applies. Subscription details: • ChefBear Pro Monthly — 1 month auto-renewing subscription • ChefBear Pro Yearly — 1 year auto-renewing subscription Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.chef-bear.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.chef-bear.com/privacy/

Screenshots

Menu Maker4 screens
ChefBear3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ChefBear at 4.8 against Menu Maker's 3.4. ChefBear also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). Menu Maker's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Menu Maker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and ChefBear sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ChefBear holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Menu Maker's written reviews are positive against 100% of ChefBear's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Menu Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, ChefBear every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Menu Maker versus ChefBear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMenu MakerChefBear
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (5 ratings)4.8 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings517 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB101 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRamazan Tugay KahramanTianjian Lei

Customer experience

Menu Maker

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

ChefBear

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Menu Maker

Subscriptions4
  • MenuGen+ Weekly$2.997 Days
  • MenuGen+ Weekly$3.997 Days
  • MenuGen+ Yearly$29.991 Year
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  • MenuGen+ Yearly$39.991 Year
2 purchases

ChefBear

Subscriptions2
  • ChefBear Pro Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • ChefBear Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Menu Maker free?
Menu Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChefBear free?
ChefBear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Menu Maker or ChefBear?
ChefBear is rated higher. Menu Maker averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while ChefBear averages 4.8 from 17 ratings.
Do Menu Maker or ChefBear have ads?
Neither Menu Maker nor ChefBear shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Menu Maker or ChefBear?
Menu Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and ChefBear every 4 days. Most recently, Menu Maker was updated on October 30, 2026 and ChefBear on October 31, 2026.

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