Comparison

Menu Scanner vs Pickle Plate

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

Head to head
About

Menu Scanner

Features
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PREMIUM — 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 • Scan a printed menu: On-device text recognition extracts visible menu text, then our analysis service returns a structured dish list. • Compare estimates: Review estimated calories, protein, carbohydrates and fat side by side. • Keep a dining ledger: Save favourites and revisit scan history on this device. • Plan ahead: Add saved dishes to a meal plan and review nutrition trends over time. • Set preferences: Record dietary preferences to make review easier. MenuScan never certifies that a dish is safe or allergen-free. • 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

About

Pickle Plate

Scan restaurant menus to receive personalized recommendations based on your dietary needs and allergies. Avoid problematic ingredients and discover safe meal options effortlessly.

Highlights
  • Menu scanning with AI
  • Personalized dietary profiles
  • Allergen identification
  • Customizable diet settings
  • Scan history saving
  • Top entree recommendations
Features
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Dining out with dietary restrictions or food allergies shouldn't feel like a research project. Pickle Plate scans restaurant menus and tells you exactly what to order and what to skip based on your personal profile. HOW IT WORKS Point your camera at a menu (even a multi-page one), and Pickle Plate reads every item. In seconds, you get a personalized recommendation: a top entree pick, a few other solid choices, and a clear list of anything that conflicts with your allergens so you can relax and enjoy the meal. BUILT FOR YOUR DIET Set up your profile once with your dietary style (example: keto, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, or calorie-conscious) and your allergens (example: peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, fish, dairy, gluten, eggs, or soy). Add custom notes for anything more specific. Pickle Plate remembers your profile and uses it every time you scan. YOUR SCAN HISTORY Every menu you scan is saved so you can reference it later. Great for returning to a restaurant or sharing recommendations. A NOTE ON AI Pickle Plate uses AI to read menus and make recommendations. AI can make mistakes. Always confirm ingredients with your server before ordering, especially for serious allergies. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Menu Scanner4 screens
Pickle Plate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pickle Plate at every 11 days against Menu Scanner's every 3 months. Menu Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Menu Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Pickle Plate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Menu Scanner ships an update every 3 months, Pickle Plate every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Menu Scanner versus Pickle Plate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMenu ScannerPickle Plate
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLEAN ASIA CO., LTDEric Armstrong

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Menu Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly Plan$9.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$89.99
2 purchases

Pickle Plate

Subscriptions2
  • Pickle Plate Pro – Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Pickle Plate Pro – Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Menu Scanner free?
Menu Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pickle Plate free?
Pickle Plate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Menu Scanner or Pickle Plate have ads?
Neither Menu Scanner nor Pickle Plate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Menu Scanner or Pickle Plate?
Menu Scanner ships an update every 3 months, and Pickle Plate every 11 days. Most recently, Menu Scanner was updated on November 5, 2026 and Pickle Plate on October 31, 2026.

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