Comparison

ChefBear vs DishPassport

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

Head to head
About

ChefBear

Scan restaurant menus and get detailed explanations of each dish, including visual references and ingredient breakdowns. This app helps you understand any cuisine, in any language, to make informed dining choices.

Highlights
  • Scan restaurant menus
  • Dish explanations
  • Visual dish references
  • Ingredient breakdowns
  • Flavor profiles
  • Cooking style descriptions
Features
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ChefBear — Your Personal Menu Guide -Scan any menu. Chef the Bear explains every dish, shows you what it looks like, and helps you pick something you'll love. -Get visual references for every dish — no more "that's not what I expected." -Chef the Bear breaks down ingredients, flavors, and cooking styles in plain language. Any cuisine, any language. 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/

About

DishPassport

Instantly translate restaurant menus worldwide using your camera. Get dish details, photos, ingredients, allergen alerts, and nutritional information in your language. Explore new cuisines and order with confidence, even with handwritten menus.

Highlights
  • Camera-based menu translation
  • Dish photos and descriptions
  • Allergen and dietary filters
  • Automatic currency conversion
  • Nutritional information estimates
  • Offline mode for saved dishes
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DishPassport is your ultimate travel companion for navigating restaurant menus anywhere in the world. Simply point your camera at any menu and instantly see what each dish is in your language, complete with photos, ingredients, allergen alerts, and nutritional information. Whether you're exploring street food in Thailand, dining in a Parisian bistro, or navigating a Japanese izakaya, DishPassport eliminates the guesswork and lets you order with confidence. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Open DishPassport at any restaurant 2. Point your camera at the menu 3. Instantly see dish names, descriptions, and photos 4. Get prices converted to your home currency 5. Check for allergens and dietary information 6. Find nearby restaurants serving similar cuisine FREE FEATURES: - 5 menu scans to get you started - English translations - Dish photos so you know what to expect - Find Nearby Restaurants on the map - Get Recipe to recreate dishes at home PRO FEATURES ($4.99/month or $34.99/year): - Unlimited menu scans - 50+ languages supported - Automatic currency conversion to your home currency - How to Pronounce — hear the dish name spoken aloud - Allergen & dietary filters — vegan, gluten-free, halal, and more - Nutrition estimates — calories, protein, carbs, and fat - Offline mode — access saved dishes without internet - Star ratings — rate and save your favorite dishes - Social sharing — share amazing dishes with friends WHY TRAVELERS LOVE DISHPASSPORT: - Works with handwritten menus and chalkboards - Automatic currency detection from menu images - Supports travelers from every country — not just English speakers - Dish database covering 40+ cuisines worldwide - No login required — works instantly Perfect for: - International travelers and tourists - Food adventurers exploring new cuisines - Travelers with dietary restrictions or allergies - Anyone dining abroad who wants to order with confidence Download DishPassport today and never feel lost at a restaurant again. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dishpassport.com/privacy

Screenshots

ChefBear3 screens
DishPassport4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DishPassport at 5.0 against ChefBear's 4.6. DishPassport also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days). ChefBear's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1). 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. ChefBear sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and DishPassport sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DishPassport holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChefBear has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChefBear ships an update every 4 days, DishPassport every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ChefBear versus DishPassport: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChefBearDishPassport
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (10 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB39 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTianjian LeiBarry Wells

Customer experience

ChefBear

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DishPassport

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ChefBear

Subscriptions2
  • ChefBear Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • ChefBear Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
2 purchases

DishPassport

Subscriptions2
  • DishPassport Pro$6.991 Month
  • DishPassport Pro Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is ChefBear free?
ChefBear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DishPassport free?
DishPassport is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ChefBear or DishPassport?
DishPassport is rated higher. ChefBear averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while DishPassport averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ChefBear or DishPassport have ads?
Neither ChefBear nor DishPassport shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChefBear or DishPassport?
ChefBear ships an update every 4 days, and DishPassport every 2 days. Most recently, ChefBear was updated on October 12, 2026 and DishPassport on October 6, 2026.

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