Menu Scanner vs Menu Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Menu Scanner
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PREMIUM โ PURCHASE REQUIRED: All features described below are part of Pro and require a purchase: a weekly or yearly auto-renewing subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. MenuScan helps you make sense of a printed restaurant menu before you order. Photograph a menu or choose an image from your library, review the dishes found, and compare AI-estimated nutrition in one calm dining ledger. WHAT YOU CAN DO โข Scan a printed menu: On-device text recognition extracts visible menu text, then our analysis service returns a structured dish list. โข Compare estimates: Review estimated calories, protein, carbohydrates and fat side by side. โข Keep a dining ledger: Save favourites and revisit scan history on this device. โข Plan ahead: Add saved dishes to a meal plan and review nutrition trends over time. โข Set preferences: Record dietary preferences to make review easier. MenuScan never certifies that a dish is safe or allergen-free. โข Export selected information when you need a portable record. IMPORTANT LIMITATIONS Restaurant recipes, ingredients, cross-contact and portion sizes vary. Every nutrition, ingredient, dietary and allergen result in MenuScan is an AI estimate, not a laboratory measurement or medical recommendation. Always confirm ingredients and allergy safety directly with the restaurant. Do not use MenuScan for diagnosis or emergency decisions. PRIVACY A menu image is uploaded securely only after you select it for analysis. Scan history, favourites, meal plans and profile preferences are stored on this device. Anonymous product interaction, performance and crash diagnostics help us improve reliability. MenuScan does not use data for cross-app tracking. PREMIUM (PURCHASE REQUIRED) Optional MenuScan Pro purchases unlock unlimited scans and advanced planning, history, insights and export features. Available products and prices are shown by the App Store before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled in App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://leanstudio.asia/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://leanstudio.asia/privacy-policy Support: support@leanstudio.asia
Menu Reader
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Menu Reader - MenuScan is the perfect app for anyone who wants to understand restaurant menus faster. Travelling abroad, trying a new cuisine, or facing a menu with no pictures? Point your camera at any menu or upload a photo from your library. MenuScan will scan the dish names, translate unfamiliar items, and match each dish with food photos. So you can see what you're ordering before you decide. --- POINT, SCAN OR UPLOAD Point your camera at any restaurant menu and tap Scan or upload a menu photo from your library. Works on printed menus in any language, anywhere in the world. UNDERSTAND EVERY DISH View each menu item with a real food photo, translation, description, and allergen information, all in one place. Dairy, gluten, nuts, and more, clearly labelled. BUILD YOUR ORDER LIST Tap any dish to add it to your order list as you browse. Selections carry over across multiple menus during your visit, so you never forget what caught your eye. REVIEW SCAN HISTORY Every scan is saved automatically. Browse your history anytime to recall dishes from past restaurants and re-add favourites to a new order. PERFECT FOR TRAVEL Use MenuScan on holiday, at local restaurants, or anywhere you encounter an unfamiliar menu. PRIVACY FOCUSED MenuScan does not store your menu scans or sell your data. Camera access is used only during your scan session.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Menu Reader at every 3 weeks against Menu Scanner's every 3 months. Menu Reader also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Menu Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Menu Reader sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Menu Scanner ships an update every 3 months, Menu Reader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Menu Scanner | Menu Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.5 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LEAN ASIA CO., LTD | PU-DE CIOU |
In-app purchases
Menu Scanner
- Premium Weekly Plan$9.997 Days
- Premium Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Lifetime$89.99
Menu Reader
- 7-Day Pass$6.99
- 30-Day Pass$19.99









