# Lavu KDS

> Digital kitchen display system for restaurants to track orders and improve efficiency. (iPhone/iPad app by Lavu Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lavu-kds/id437565964 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lavu Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/576060823)
- Category: Business, Food & Drink
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-05-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lavu-kds/id437565964/reviews.md

## What is Lavu KDS?

Lavu KDS 2.0 is the key to strong communications and order accuracy at your restaurant or bar. Use the Lavu Kitchen Display System to easily track orders and ensure that customers get their meals quickly and exactly as requested.

Lavu KDS 2.0 has been designed to let you take control of your kitchen operations. Whether you’re a full-service restaurant, a high-volume quick-service chain, or any other food & drink establishment type, Lavu KDS 2.0 will help your business operate at top efficiency. Lavu KDS also speeds up delivery orders.

Our smart and sleek iPad-based Kitchen Display System provides a real-time ordering system that is directly integrated with your Lavu point-of-sale system. Use Lavu KDS 2.0 to increase productivity and accuracy—and decrease waste, without the need for paper tickets.

Lavu KDS 2.0's stylish touch-screen display makes your process simple and fast. The Lavu KDS can be extended to display on full-screen monitors should that fulfill your needs.

Features:

• Order prep instructions
• Paid and unpaid identifiers
• Customizable interface options
• Customizable display options
• Ticket updates
• Customizable headers
• Order timer
• Visual indicators for updated or deleted items
• Modifiers appear in red, for easy viewing
• Expand button, to make an order full screen for clear visibility
• See the number of items on a ticket
• Avoid missing orders: Now you can't bump an item until you've scrolled to the bottom of an order.
• Coming soon: Reporting on order times and item times.
• Itemized orders
• Late order notifications
• Rich Apple iOS capabilities
• Closed order tracking 
• Real-time communication
• Communicates on your local network

## Key features

- Real-time order tracking
- Order accuracy improvement
- Paperless ticket system
- Customizable interface
- Visual order indicators
- Late order notifications

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lavu-kds/id437565964/reviews.md

### 1/5 — This version has been a down grade

*2015-08-19*

It looks a bit nicer but the added animations glitch out and cause the app to freeze. The old version showed how many tickets were piling up this version you have no idea how many tickets there are unless you scroll through them. My staff has been extremely frustrated. The app also crashes if you reopen closed tickets. At least once or twice a day tickets stop going through as well. I had to replace my old iPad and when I downloaded the app I didn't know it had changed and there is no way to go back. Please lavu fix these issues this is an extremely important part of my business and the system it needs to be reliable.

### 1/5 — Dropped Orders No Back-Up

*2012-07-17*

We thought that when we got this program that it would be a great way to cut down paper costs, however the program is not reliable, dropping orders, freezing during busy hours, no memory backup when the orders are dropped. This happens more than once a day and always when it's during our lunch/dinner rush. 

We called customer service and they're solution was to reboot the iPad itself, which takes about five minutes. Now this sounds like a reasonable solution...but in a restaurant that takes in orders every thirty seconds-minute, this would back up the orders, postpone service and food, which is terrible for any restaurant business.

We are aware that the KDS program is fairly new, and that all the kinks are still being worked out, the idea behind the program is great, but it isn't worth investing in before they are fixed.

### 2/5 — I wish it was more reliable

*2012-05-18*

I was really looking forward to this system but am having a lot of reliability problems. The app randomly crashes and any orders that were up are gone and going back and finding them and resenting them is a nightmare, and there is no telling what tickets were lost. I'm reconsidering getting a printer my employees think the whole thing is a joke. I really just want it to work. Also I wish the kids had more options there really isn't much to it. Especially for a hundred bucks and for an app the isn't reliable.

### 4/5 — Almost Perfect

*2012-05-03*

Functions excellently. Seem less integration with poslavu. This app saved my butt when my kitchen printer went down. Down side no adjustable font size/ ticket width size. 10 tickets deep with a few 8 tops and it could become a nightmare.

## Frequently asked questions about Lavu KDS

### What is Lavu KDS?

Lavu KDS is a digital kitchen display system designed for restaurants and bars. It helps manage orders, improve communication, and increase efficiency in food preparation.

### How does Lavu KDS improve order accuracy?

Lavu KDS provides clear visual indicators for order items, modifiers, and updates. It also prevents accidental order completion by ensuring all items are scrolled through, reducing errors.

### Is Lavu KDS suitable for different types of food establishments?

Yes, Lavu KDS is designed for various food and drink establishments, including full-service restaurants, quick-service chains, and other food businesses aiming for top efficiency.

### Does Lavu KDS integrate with other systems?

Lavu KDS is integrated with the Lavu point-of-sale system, providing a real-time ordering system directly connected to your POS.

### What devices can Lavu KDS be used on?

Lavu KDS is an iPad-based system and leverages rich Apple iOS capabilities. It is supported on iPads.

### How often is Lavu KDS updated?

The latest version, 2.2, was released on July 18, 2024. Lavu KDS receives regular updates to enhance its functionality and reliability.

### What is the user rating for Lavu KDS?

Lavu KDS has a user rating of 3.3 stars based on 8 ratings, indicating a mixed but generally positive reception from its users.

### Does Lavu KDS have ads?

No, Lavu KDS does not contain advertisements. It is a free application without any ad interruptions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2024-07-18

In this version we added compatibility for iOS 17

### 2.1.4 — 2023-08-10

In this version we improved order syncing

### 2.1.3 — 2022-08-30

- ios 15 compatibility

### 2.1.2 — 2018-05-23

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- New Branding Logo

### 2.1.1 — 2018-03-28

-Fixed Bug that may have caused voided items to be resent to KDS after applying a payment

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