MenuBuddy AI diet assistant showing menu scanning, allergy detection, and smart food recommendations on iPhone
Free on iOS · iPhone & iPad
4.9 on the App Store
Allergy & diet aware
Free
on iOS
4.9★
App Store rating
Premium
AI accuracy
Amazing Features

AI-driven features for informed dining choices.

01 · Snap & Scan

Take a photo.
Get it digital instantly.

Take a photo or upload any menu — our AI digitizes it instantly, ready for chatting about allergens, diets, and more.

MenuBuddy smart menu recommendations screen showing AI-powered dish suggestions

AI Menu Chat

Start with ready-made topics about allergies, diets, prices, or menu content — or ask whatever you wish.

What's spicy? Vegan options Cheapest dish Wine pairing

Allergy & Diet AI

Set dietary or allergy restrictions and get suitable dish alerts on every menu.

Vegan Keto LowPurine Mediterranean GlutenFree Halal

Voice Assistant

Talk to menus hands-free with high-quality AI voice recognition.

Personalized Picks

MenuBuddy learns your tastes to suggest dishes you'll love at any restaurant.

Spicy Comforting Light Bold
How It Works

Transform dining in four easy steps.

01

Download

Get MenuBuddy free from the App Store on iPhone or iPad.

02

Snap a Menu

Open the app and take a clear picture of any restaurant menu.

03

Chat & Decide

Ask follow-up questions about allergies, diets, prices, and pairings.

04

Dine Smarter

Order with confidence — you know exactly what fits your needs.

App In Action

Explore MenuBuddy's intuitive interface.

A look at real screens from the app — built around clarity, speed, and trust.

MenuBuddy allergen chat screen — ask AI about gluten-free and dairy-free dishes
01

Ask Anything

Allergens, ingredients, diet checks — answered in seconds.

MenuBuddy diet assistant screen with personalized food recommendations for keto, vegan, and paleo
02

Diet Assistant

Personalized recommendations that fit your goals.

MenuBuddy smart picks screen with AI-tailored dish recommendations based on dietary preferences
03

Smart Picks

Top dish recommendations tailored to your needs.

MenuBuddy allergy and favorites setup screen showing food preference onboarding
04

Allergy Setup

Set allergies & favorites in a friendly onboarding.

What Our Users Say

Real stories from food lovers.

“Helped me pick the best gluten-free ramen.”
Mike C.
Mike C.
Global Foodie
“As a health-conscious eater, being able to ask about hidden ingredients without bothering the waiter is a game changer.”
Alex R.
Alex R.
Health Conscious Eater
Simple Pricing

A plan that fits your appetite.

Both plans include every premium AI feature. No tiers, no fine print.

Try it and come back any time
Weekly
$1.99 /week
Unlimited Menu Chats
Comprehensive Allergy & Diet AI
Advanced AI Recommendations
Personalized Onboarding
Ad-Free Experience
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Download MenuBuddy Today

Never feel lost with a menu again.

Revolutionize your dining experience with MenuBuddy on iOS. Android coming soon.

Download on the App Store
MenuBuddy allergy configuration screen for selecting food allergens like peanuts, dairy, shellfish, and gluten
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FAQ

Got questions?

Answers about MenuBuddy's capabilities and how it works.

The AI is surprisingly accurate — it reads menu photos, highlights allergens, and finds favorites based on what you say. It quickly answers menu questions. Still, it may not be perfect — always double-check critical allergy info with staff, since menus may change.

Our AI understands dishes and culinary terms from almost every culture, including European, Asian, Middle Eastern, and Latin American cuisines. It can identify ingredients, allergens, and dietary compatibility for dishes from any cuisine.

Yes! Set preferences (Keto, Paleo, vegetarian, LowPurine, Mediterranean and more) and get tailored recommendations. You can also add your own diets, allergies, favorite dishes or taste specs locally on your device.

Yes — it is available worldwide on iOS via the Apple App Store. Works best with printed menus; handwritten or ornate menus may vary.

MenuBuddy works best with physical menus. For QR codes, view the menu in your browser first and screenshot the page.