Make school lunches more fun

"What's for
lunch today?"

Now something to
look forward to

Just scan the menu.
AI creates cute bento images
displayed on your Home Screen widget every morning.

Free to get started
Lunch Box
Today's bento
Karaage, Rice, Hijiki, Miso Soup, Milk, Lotus Root Salad, Mandarin
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Upcoming
2/18 (Tue)
Curry Rice, Salad
2/19 (Wed)
Miso Ramen, Gyoza
Easy 3 Steps

Super simple to use

1

Scan the Menu

Snap a photo of the school menu or type it in. AI automatically reads dates and menu items, registering a full month at once.

2
AI generated image

AI Creates Bento Images

Cute bento illustrations are automatically generated from the menu. Enjoy a new image every day.

3

Check Every Morning with Widget

Add a widget to your Home Screen. See today's menu at a glance without even opening the app.

Key Features

Turn lunches into family conversations.

Scan

AI reads menus automatically

Just photograph the school menu. AI automatically reads dates, menu items, and calories, registering a full month at once. No more manual input.

AI analyzing...
Karaage, Rice, Hijiki, Miso Soup, Milk, Lotus Root Salad, Mandarin
AI generated bento image
Generated
AI Image

Fun and cute illustrations

Daily menus transform into adorable illustrations. A great way to start conversations like "Today's lunch looks yummy!" with your kids. Each day brings a different background color.

Widget

No need to open the app

Add a widget to your Home Screen and check the menu every morning on your lock screen or Home Screen. Even on busy mornings, one glance is all you need.

Today's Lunch
Rice, Karaage
Miso Soup, Ohitashi

Calendar & Collection

Overview a full month of menus in calendar view. Save favorite images to your collection and revisit them anytime.

Share bento images with everyone

Easily share generated bento images on social media. A great conversation starter with other parents about school lunches.

Reviews

User Reviews

What Lunch Box users are saying

MiMama
2026.1.15

Morning "what's for lunch?" turned into excitement

My 2nd grader used to ask "What's for lunch?" every morning. Now it's "I can't wait for lunch!" The images are so cute she loves them. Just scan the menu once at the start of the month.

Dad of Two
2026.1.28

Freed from menu management

The menu on the fridge always got dirty and unreadable. Now it's all on my phone. Even while grocery shopping I can plan dinner around today's school lunch.

Yuko
2026.2.3

More conversations with my kids

Looking at the widget together every morning saying "Today's lunch looks yummy!" has become our routine. My middle schooler now tells me about lunch. Even during those quiet teen years, it's a great conversation starter.

HanamaruMama
2025.12.20

Using it for allergy checks too

My child has an egg allergy, so checking the menu in advance is essential. With this app I can check anytime on my phone. The Premium nutrition analysis feature is surprisingly useful too.

Sakuranbo
2026.2.10

Super popular in our parent group

I shared it in our group chat saying "This app is amazing" and everyone started using it right away. The images are so cute I can't help but screenshot and share them every day!

Ryota's Dad
2026.1.5

Amazing what you get for free

I started with the free version and it was more than enough. With 3 kids, checking menus was a hassle, so I eventually upgraded to Premium. The annual plan works out to about $2.50/month - amazing value.

FAQ

Q&A about Lunch Box

What is Lunch Box?
Lunch Box is an app that visualizes school lunch menus with AI-generated images. Simply scan the menu with your camera, and AI creates cute bento box images displayed on your Home Screen widget every morning.
Do I need to create an account?
No, no account registration is required. You can use the app completely anonymously without entering any personal information.
What languages are supported?
Lunch Box supports 18 languages: Japanese, English, Korean, Traditional Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Hindi, Indonesian, Turkish, and Thai.
How much does it cost?
Basic features are free to use. Premium features such as nutrition analysis are available through monthly or annual subscriptions.
What can I do with the Premium plan?
The Premium plan includes unlimited menu scans, high-quality image generation, image style selection (6 styles), nutrition analysis, and ad-free experience. Plans are available as monthly, annual (33% off), or lifetime purchase.
Where is my data stored?
Menu data and generated images are securely stored in the cloud. No account registration is required — your data is managed with a device-specific ID, so no personal information is needed.
What types of menus are supported?
The app supports standard printed menus distributed by elementary schools, nurseries, kindergartens, and childcare centers in Japan. AI automatically recognizes dates and menu items, and manual correction is available if needed.
Lunch Box

Start enjoying school lunches today

Make every school lunch something to look forward to with Lunch Box.

iOS 16+ · Android · Free

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