Menu Scanner vs Pickle Plate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Menu Scanner
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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
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.
- Menu scanning with AI
- Personalized dietary profiles
- Allergen identification
- Customizable diet settings
- Scan history saving
- Top entree recommendations
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Menu Scanner | Pickle Plate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LEAN ASIA CO., LTD | Eric Armstrong |
In-app purchases
Menu Scanner
- Premium Weekly Plan$9.997 Days
- Premium Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Lifetime$89.99
Pickle Plate
- Pickle Plate Pro – Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Pickle Plate Pro – Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year









