Comparison

LeanBites vs MenuCoach

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

Head to head
About

LeanBites

Discover restaurant meals that align with your dietary and fitness objectives. Easily find options for weight loss, muscle gain, or general healthy eating without sacrificing your favorite foods. Filter by macros, cuisine, and dietary needs for quick, convenient choices.

Highlights
  • Find meals by macro goals
  • Search by cuisine and restaurant type
  • Filter by dietary preferences
  • Quickly browse menu options
  • Order for delivery or pickup
  • Supports various diets (keto, vegetarian)
Features
Read full description

LeanBites helps you find restaurant meals that match your macro goals. Whether you want to lose weight, gain muscle, or just choose better meals when eating out, LeanBites makes it easier to stay on track without giving up the foods you enjoy. Find Meals That Fit Your Goals Browse meals based on protein, carbs, fat, or overall macro balance. Search by cuisine, restaurant type, food preferences, and budget to discover options that work for your lifestyle. Fast and Simple Skip the endless menu scrolling. Quickly filter meals to find choices that support your goals, from bowls and burgers to wraps, salads, and more. Order In or Pick Up Once you find something you like, jump straight to delivery platforms, or get directions if you want to pick it up yourself. LeanBites helps you get great food the way you prefer. Works With Your Diet Choose preferences such as vegetarian, keto-friendly, high-protein, or dairy-free. Customize filters to avoid foods you don’t want or ingredients you cannot eat. Designed for Everyday Eating LeanBites focuses on real food from real restaurants. No recipes to follow, no meal prep required. Just better options wherever you are. Premium Subscriptions Get full access with a monthly or yearly plan. Payment is charged to your iTunes Account at purchase and at each renewal. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period in Account Settings. Privacy Policy and Terms Privacy Policy: https://chorus-labs.com/leanbites-privacy/ Terms of Service: https://chorus-labs.com/leanbites-terms/ Support Email: support@chorus-labs.com LeanBites is not affiliated with or endorsed by Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub, or any restaurant brand. All names are used for identification and ordering assistance only. Start making better food choices—without giving up the meals you love.

About

MenuCoach

Find healthy meal options at your favorite restaurants. Customize dietary preferences and receive personalized suggestions for weight loss or muscle gain. Enjoy guilt-free dining out with detailed nutritional information and AI-powered order customization.

Highlights
  • Customizable dietary preferences
  • Personalized meal suggestions
  • Restaurant-specific AI for order customization
  • Full nutritional information and health scores
  • Community-recommended healthy meals
  • Create custom orders
Read full description

MenuCoach is the #1 app for eating out healthy. HOW TO USE MENUCOACH: - Customize your dietary preferences, including vegetarian/vegan diet, allergens, or other preferences. - Pick your favorite restaurants and foods you like/dislike. - Our algorithm learns your preferences and will find you healthy meals to lose weight/gain muscle that you'll actually enjoy* *MEAL DISCOVERY AND ANALYSIS REQUIRES A PAID SUBSCRIPTION MenuCoach aims to make healthy eating accessible and simple. You'll have to make some changes to your usual orders, which can be hard at first. However, MenuCoach's meal suggestions are designed to be high protein, high fiber, and satiating, making it possible to eat out while working towards your fitness goals. NOTE: This app provides nutritional information for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before making dietary changes. Some additional features included in an MENUCOACH PAID SUBSCRIPTION - Browse healthy meals the same way you would a delivery app - Support for hundreds of restaurants and chains across the US - View popular healthy meals recommended by the MenuCoach community - Create custom orders by mixing and matching menu items - Full nutritional information with a health score, macro nutritional breakdown, and nutrition label - Custom AI for each restaurant that's an expert on that restaurant's menu. Ask it to customize/modify your order Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://menucoachapp.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://menucoachapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

LeanBites4 screens
MenuCoach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LeanBites at none against MenuCoach's shown. LeanBites also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 6) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, 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. LeanBites sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and MenuCoach sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LeanBites holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LeanBites has 4.1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LeanBites ships an update weekly, MenuCoach every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
LeanBites versus MenuCoach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLeanBitesMenuCoach
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.1K ratings) — better4.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews17.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.1K — better6
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#175 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB45 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperChorus Labs LLC (CA)EatSeek LLC

Customer experience

LeanBites

All ratings4,090 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews187 reviews
Positive17.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative77.5%

MenuCoach

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

LeanBites

Subscriptions9
  • LeanBites Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • LeanBites Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • LeanBites Yearly$19.991 Year
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  • LeanBites Yearly1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • LeanBites Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • LeanBites Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • LeanBites Premium1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • LeanBites Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • LeanBites Premium1 Month trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

MenuCoach

Subscriptions2
  • EatSeek Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • EatSeek Pro (Yearly)3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is LeanBites free?
LeanBites is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MenuCoach free?
MenuCoach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LeanBites or MenuCoach?
LeanBites is rated higher. LeanBites averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while MenuCoach averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do LeanBites or MenuCoach have ads?
MenuCoach shows ads; LeanBites does not.
Which is updated more often, LeanBites or MenuCoach?
LeanBites ships an update weekly, and MenuCoach every 11 days. Most recently, LeanBites was updated on October 31, 2026 and MenuCoach on October 24, 2026.

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