MenuMacro vs LeanMenu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
MenuMacro
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Eat smarter, wherever you are. MenuMacro helps you understand whatβs really on the menu - before you order. Simply take a photo of any restaurant menu (or upload one from your library), and MenuMacro uses AI to estimate calories, protein, carbs, and fat for each dish. Results are organized, sortable, and easy to compare so you can choose what fits your goals. No spreadsheets. No guessing. Just clarity. How it works β’ Snap a photo of a menu or select one from your library β’ MenuMacro analyzes each dish and estimates nutrition β’ Sort by protein, carbs, fat, or calories β’ Focus on mains only or see everything β’ Order with confidence Designed for real life β’ Clean, distraction-free interface β’ Fast results, even for large menus β’ No account required β’ Works anywhere menus exist Nutrition estimates you can trust MenuMacro provides realistic estimates based on standard restaurant serving sizes. Actual values may vary, but MenuMacro gives you a strong baseline to make informed decisions. Perfect for β’ Tracking macros β’ Low-carb or high-protein eating β’ Weight loss or maintenance β’ Eating out without stress Eat out. Stay informed. MenuMacro
LeanMenu
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Calorie counters tell you what you already ate. LeanMenu tells you what to order. Point your camera at any restaurant menu. In 5 seconds, every dish is scored 0β100, with calories, macros, and allergens called out β before you order. Open the app, point your camera, and you'll know what to order before the server comes back. DECIDE WHAT TO ORDER, IN 5 SECONDS - Snap any menu β printed, digital, or chalkboard. - AI scans every dish on the page. - Each one gets a 0β100 health score, color-coded green/amber/red. - Tap any dish for full calories, macros, and ingredients. WHY LEANMENU IS DIFFERENT - Most apps log what you already ate. LeanMenu helps you decide before you order. - Works on any restaurant β local cafes, fast food, fine dining, food trucks. No pre-loaded database needed. - Sees the whole menu at once, not one dish at a time. - A single number says "order this." No spreadsheets, no rabbit holes. EAT OUT WITHOUT THE GUESSWORK Scan the menu for all FDA Top 9 allergens β milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, sesame β flagged on every dish before you order. Barcode apps can't read a restaurant menu. LeanMenu can. Essential for eating out with food allergies. PERSONALIZED RANKINGS Set your diet (vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, keto, paleo, gluten-free) and your goal (eat healthier, build muscle, boost energy, manage a condition). LeanMenu reranks every menu around what's right for you. EVERY MACRO YOU CARE ABOUT Calories, protein, carbs, fat, sodium, sugar β estimated for every dish. Calibrated for restaurant portions, not home cooking. The numbers reflect what actually shows up on your plate. HIGH-PROTEIN & GLP-1 FRIENDLY DINING On a high-protein push or eating GLP-1 friendly? Find the highest-protein, best-fit dish on any menu in 5 seconds β no menu math. NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED Open the app and scan. No sign-up, no email, no friction. PREMIUM (OPTIONAL) Free for menu scans with ads. Premium ($4.99/mo or $49.99/yr, with 7-day free trial) adds: - Unlimited scan history of every menu you ever scanned - Ad-free experience - "Why this score" rationale on every dish - Detailed nutrition reports PERFECT FOR - Health-conscious diners who eat out 3-5x a week - People with food allergies who need fast allergen checks at restaurants - Anyone tracking macros (high protein, keto, low-carb) while dining out - GLP-1 users choosing higher-protein restaurant meals - Travelers exploring unfamiliar restaurant cuisines - Anyone tired of guessing what's healthy at a restaurant Stop guessing at the table. Scan your next menu free β no account, no setup. LeanMenu won't log every bite; it just makes the next one a smarter choice. NOTES Nutrition values are AI estimates from a photo of the menu β not lab measurements. Always confirm allergens with your server if you have a serious allergy. Not medical advice. Terms of Use: https://app-factory-shared.web.app/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://app-factory-shared.web.app/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MenuMacro at none against LeanMenu's 2. MenuMacro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). LeanMenu's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.0). On price there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. LeanMenu sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. MenuMacro asks for nothing beyond the download.
MenuMacro ships an update daily, LeanMenu every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MenuMacro | LeanMenu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily β better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.5 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arnaud Cisse | EdsDev INC. |
In-app purchases
MenuMacro
No in-app purchases
LeanMenu
- Premium Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year









