Comparison

CamMenu vs MenuView

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

Head to head
About

CamMenu

Features
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CamMenu is the AI-powered menu translator built for travelers. Point your camera at any menu in any language, and CamMenu instantly recognises dishes, ingredients, and allergens. 【Key Features】 • Instant menu translation — Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Italian, French, Spanish, and more • AI allergen warnings — auto-detects seafood, nuts, gluten, dairy, eggs and other allergens • Voice pronunciation — tap any dish to hear how to say it, never get tongue-tied ordering • Live currency conversion — see prices in your home currency, instantly • Tip calculator — preset percentages plus custom amounts for any country • Cloud history sync — your scanned menus follow you across devices 【Plans】 Free tier includes 1 scan per day, plus extras via rewarded video. Travel Pass subscribers get unlimited scans, no ads, and premium features. Choose Daily, Weekly, Monthly, or Annual subscriptions, a one-time Lifetime unlock, or buy 10/30 scan credit packs. New users get a 7-day free trial — cancel anytime before it ends. 【Why CamMenu】 Download before you fly, eat with confidence abroad. No language classes, no typing, no asking the waiter — just point, snap, and let AI handle the rest. Supported languages: English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese Terms of Use (EULA): https://ethereal-throne-212.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-CamMenu-2ce56be2c5c28044b281cf4310fe59f2

About

MenuView

This app transforms restaurant menus into visual guides, showing you what each dish looks like before you order. It scans menus, identifies dishes, and generates realistic photos, even translating and converting prices to your currency while traveling.

Highlights
  • Visual dish previews
  • Menu scanning and identification
  • Multi-language translation
  • Automatic currency conversion
  • Multi-page menu scanning
  • Save and share menus
  • Add items to a list
Features
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MenuView - Visual Menu Stop ordering blind. MenuView turns any restaurant menu into a visual guide so you know exactly what a dish looks like before you order it. Point your camera at a menu, and MenuView scans it, identifies every dish, and generates a photo of each item within seconds. Whether you're at a neighborhood spot or a restaurant where you can't read the menu, you'll always know what you're getting. See Every Dish MenuView generates a realistic photo for every item on the menu. Scroll through dishes like you're browsing a food magazine, tap any item for a closer look, and order with confidence. Scan Any Menu, in Any Language Traveling abroad? MenuView translates menus into your language at the moment of scanning. Supports English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Russian, and Arabic. Prices in Your Currency See menu prices converted to your home currency automatically. Supports 32 currencies including USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, MXN, CAD, and more. Scan Multiple Pages Most menus are more than one page. Scan up to 10 pages in a single session and MenuView combines them into one clean, browsable menu. Save and Share Every menu you scan is saved to your history so you can find that great restaurant again. Share any menu with a friend and they can view it on any device, no app required. The List See something you want? Add it to your list and hand your phone to the server. No pointing, no mispronouncing, no confusion. Built for Travelers and Curious Diners MenuView is for anyone who has ever sat down at a restaurant and wished they could see the food before ordering. Whether you're in a foreign country or just somewhere new, MenuView makes every menu readable. Download MenuView and see your next meal before it arrives.

Screenshots

CamMenu4 screens
MenuView4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MenuView at none against CamMenu's shown. CamMenu's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, 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. CamMenu sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and MenuView sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CamMenu versus MenuView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamMenuMenuView
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTuthome Co., Ltd.Council Group, LLC

In-app purchases

9 purchases

CamMenu

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pass$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Travel Pass7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Annual Pass$19.991 Year
One-time6
  • Daily Pass$0.99
  • 10 Scan Credits$1.99
  • Daily Travel Pass$2.99
Show 3 more
  • 30 Scan Credits$4.99
  • Weekly Travel Pass$4.99
  • Lifetime Access$39.99
4 purchases

MenuView

One-time4
  • 1 Scan $1.99$1.99
  • 5 Menu Scans$7.99
  • 10 Menu Scans$14.99
Show 1 more
  • 10 Menu Scans$19.99

Questions

Is CamMenu free?
CamMenu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MenuView free?
MenuView is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CamMenu or MenuView have ads?
CamMenu shows ads; MenuView does not.
Which is updated more often, CamMenu or MenuView?
CamMenu ships an update monthly, and MenuView monthly. Most recently, CamMenu was updated on October 25, 2026 and MenuView on October 19, 2026.

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