BiteSafe vs Cibava
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BiteSafe
Scan restaurant menus to understand dietary compatibility. The app analyzes items based on your personalized rules, providing clear classifications and suggested questions for staff. Supports English and Chinese menus.
- Menu photo scanning with OCR
- Personalized dietary rule sets
- Color-coded item classifications
- Explanations for classifications
- Suggested questions for staff
- Supports English and Chinese menus
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BiteSafe helps you scan restaurant menus and quickly understand what may fit your dietary needs and preferences. Take a photo of a menu, and BiteSafe will analyze the items, highlight results by category, and explain why each item may be a good fit, a caution, or something to avoid based on your saved rules. Key features: * Menu photo scanning with OCR (supports English and Chinese menu text) * Personalized rule sets you can create, save, and toggle on/off * Color-coded item classifications for faster decisions * Clear explanations for each classification * Suggested questions to ask restaurant staff before ordering * Free plan with limited scans and an optional Unlimited Scans subscription How it works: 1. Create your food rules (for example: ingredients to avoid, dietary preferences, or custom instructions). 2. Scan a menu photo. 3. Review item-by-item results and suggested follow-up questions. BiteSafe is designed to support decision-making at restaurants, especially when menus are hard to interpret quickly. Important: BiteSafe is an informational tool and does not provide medical advice. Always confirm ingredients and preparation details with restaurant staff, especially for severe allergies or medical conditions. Term of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Cibava
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Cibava helps you review packaged-food labels, ingredient lists, and restaurant menu information for potential allergen concerns. Create an allergy profile, scan a packaged-food barcode, photograph a label or menu, or enter ingredients manually. Cibava highlights relevant allergen terms and explains why they may matter to your selected profile. FEATURES • Scan packaged-food barcodes • Photograph ingredient labels and menus • Enter ingredients manually • Create a personalized allergy profile • Review detected allergen terms and explanations • Explore similar food categories when an allergen concern is found • Prepare restaurant communication questions • View source and freshness information for community product records CIBAVA PLUS An optional Cibava Plus subscription adds photo analysis and AI-assisted alternative suggestions. Monthly and annual plans are available. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions through your Apple account settings. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Cibava is an informational aid and does not determine that food is safe, allergen-free, or appropriate for consumption. Product databases, images, ingredient extraction, restaurant information, and AI-generated results may be incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated. Recipes, manufacturing practices, and cross-contact risks can change. Always read the physical package label, verify information with the manufacturer or restaurant, and follow guidance from a qualified healthcare professional. If information is missing, unclear, or conflicting, do not rely on Cibava to make an eating decision. Cibava is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or emergency services. Privacy Policy: https://cibava-api.onrender.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://cibava-api.onrender.com/terms Support: https://cibava-api.onrender.com/support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Cibava at 15.1 against BiteSafe's 18.5. 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
Both are free to download. BiteSafe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Cibava sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | BiteSafe | Cibava |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | JIANING FU | Kristopher Horton |
In-app purchases
BiteSafe
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Annual$12.991 Year
Cibava
- Cibava Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
- Cibava Plus Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year





