What is Menu Explain?
Menus translated and visualised in 30 languages.
Who is Menu Explain best for?
Menu Explain is best for travellers facing a menu in a language they cannot read who want each dish explained with a photo.
Travellers abroad
It reads printed, handwritten or chalkboard menus in more than 30 languages and keeps the original dish name so you can still order it.
Diners avoiding certain foods
You set what you avoid once and every scan flags the dishes that may contain it, though the maker says to confirm with the restaurant.
Unfamiliar dishes
Each item gets a reference photo of that type of dish and a plain-language list of what is in it, not a word-for-word translation of the name.
Keeping track of meals
Every scanned menu is saved in the app, with a calorie estimate per dish, so you can look back at what you ate and where.
How much does Menu Explain cost?
Menu Explain is free to use with free scans every day and no account, and extra Scan Credits or day passes are one-off in-app purchases whose prices are shown only in the app.
Menu Explain has no pricing page: the site promises free scans every day with no sign-up, and its terms describe optional Scan Credits (one per menu scan) and day passes, sold as one-off purchases through Apple or Google with no subscription or auto-renewal. The site gives neither the daily free allowance nor the purchase prices. Plans and current prices are on menuexplain.com.
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Questions about Menu Explain
What is Menu Explain?
Menus translated and visualised in 30 languages.
Who is Menu Explain for?
Menu Explain is best for travellers facing a menu in a language they cannot read who want each dish explained with a photo.
Is Menu Explain free?
Yes. Menu Explain has a free plan.
Where can I try Menu Explain?
On its official website, menuexplain.com.
Does Menu Explain need an account?
No. Menu Explain works without a login and identifies you by an ID stored on your phone, so any Scan Credits or day passes you buy stay on that device and are lost if you delete the app or switch phones.
Can I rely on Menu Explain for food allergies?
No. Menu Explain only flags possible allergens as "may contain", its AI output can be wrong, and the maker says anyone with an allergy or medical diet must confirm the ingredients with restaurant staff before ordering.
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