What's the difference?
Digital vs. Physical Cards
We have various options depending on your needs.
Same trusted info with different ways to access.
Both digital and physical cards communicate the same information. The difference is how you access and show them.
Physical Cards
What they are:
- Professionally printed, durable cards
- Designed to be handed directly to staff
- Easy to read and share
Why people choose them:
- No battery or screen required
- Staff can read at their own pace
- Familiar and reassuring in face-to-face settings
- Ideal for kids, families, and caregivers
Common use cases:
- Restaurants and cafés
- Bakeries and food counters
- Traveling with children
- Group meals
Digital Printable Cards
What they are:
- High-quality PDF files
- Available immediately after purchase (custom cards require 24-48 hours)
- Can be printed or shown on your phone
Why people choose them:
- Instant access - even right before or during a trip
- More economical than physical cards
- Print unlimited copies
- No worry about getting cards back from wait staff
- Easy to keep extras in bags, wallets, or with caregivers
Best for:
- Last-minute travel
- Backup cards
- Frequent dining out while traveling
App
What the app does:
- Create & save cards to show within app
- Makes switching between languages easy
- Keeps everything in one place while you travel
Best for:
- Frequent travelers.
- People using multiple languages.
- Easy access on the go.
Compare Products
Physical Cards |
Digital Cards (PDF) |
App |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate Translations ✅ | |||
| Hand Directly to Staff 👨🍳 | |||
| Sent in Mail 📩 | |||
| Instant Delivery ⬇️ | |||
| Print Unlimited Copies 🖨 | |||
| Show on your Phone📱 | |||
| Pricing 🛒 | Pay per card | Pay per card | Subscription: 1 language, unlimited monthly & annual acces |
| Cost 💲 | $18.99 (USD) | $9.99 (USD) | $7.99/one language, $14.99 unlimited month, $34.99 unlimited year (USD) |
Using Them Together
- Physical cards for everyday use
- Digital PDFs for backups and extras
- Printed copies for group meals or caregivers
- App for when you are without your wallet
Have all three together can add peace of mind.
Plastic Cards FAQs
Globally! We operate in U.S. and U.K. and offer faster service to these countries. However we're proud to ship worldwide.
Yes, all cards feature English on one side, and the translated language of your choice on the other.
In the U.S., and U.K., expect to receive your order in 7 business days.
Digital Printable Cards FAQs
For our standard cards (e.g. "Peanut Allergy"), you will receive instantly.
For custom card orders, expect to receive over email in 24-48 hours (weekdays).
We send a PDF document that allows the printing of one card per page. Once printed, it should be the exact size of a normal credit card which you can cut out.
App FAQs
Yes, but we have multiple flexible and affordable plans. Pay per language you need, or unlimited access for a month or year.
Yes, whatever cards you save before going "offline", will still be accessible. This is very helpful for when in remote locations.
Yes, it's available for both.
