# PayPal POS (ex Zettle) — Grow with our point of sale.

> Point of sale app for accepting payments, managing inventory, and tracking sales. (iPhone/iPad app by PayPal, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paypal-pos-ex-zettle/id447785763 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PayPal, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/283646712)
- Category: Business, Finance
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.20/5 from 1,137 App Store ratings · 403 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 158 MB
- Languages: American English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Norwegian Bokmål, European Portuguese, European Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2021-05-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paypal-pos-ex-zettle/id447785763/reviews.md

## What is PayPal POS (ex Zettle)?

The PayPal POS app (ex Zettle) empowers you to easily and seamlessly accept in-person payments. From accepting card, contactless, e-wallet payments to tracking sales, PayPal POS has a suite of payment solution to fit your business' needs. Whether you’re running a coffee shop, clothing store or barber shop, PayPal POS is the one app you need accept payments, manage inventory, and track sales in one complete app. No monthly fees, no set-up costs and no lock-in contracts.

The PayPal POS app is free to download and comes with a range of features:
• Simplify your inventory management with an intuitive product library
• Accept contactless payments with TTP or accept payment types including card, contactless, e-wallets, and more with the Card Reader or Terminal
• Customize receipts and print, text or email them to your customers
• Collect sales data and use easy-to-understand reports to grow your business
• Create multiple staff accounts to track individuals’ sales
• Benefit from a wide range of integrations, including Accounting and E-commerce integrations as well as integrations specially tailored for restaurants, retail, and health & beauty business


How do I get started?

1. Download the PayPal POS app and sign up for an account
2. Start taking card payments immediately with TTP, or order your PayPal Reader, with rapid delivery (2-3 working days)

Tap to Pay: Quickly and easily capture contactless in-person payments on-the-go with just your phone and the Point of Sale app. Just download the app and start selling. No storefront or additional hardware required.

PayPal Reader and Dock:
The new PayPal Reader and Dock are quick to set up and easy to use, allowing you to accept all major credit cards and contactless payments - including Apple Pay. A clear pricing model without fixed costs or fixed contracts. The PayPal Reader meets all requirements from the payment industry and is EMV-approved and PCI DSS-compliant.

*A stable WiFi and Bluetooth connection may be required

## Key features

- Accept card and contactless payments
- Intuitive product library for inventory
- Sales tracking and reporting
- Multiple staff accounts
- Customizable receipts
- Integrations for business tools

## What do users think of PayPal POS (ex Zettle)?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 User friendly
- 🚀 Smooth interface
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient
- 🚀 Reliable
- 🚀 Great for small businesses
- 🚀 Awesome
- 🚀 Straight forward
- 🚀 Fantastic
- 🚀 Awesome tool
- 🚀 Quick and easy process
- 🚀 Great for payments on the go
- 🚀 Integrates well with PayPal

**Cons**

- 🐛 Constant logout issues
- 🐛 Connectivity problems
- 🐛 Delivery issues
- 🐛 Difficult to set up
- 🐛 Unreliable hardware
- 🐛 Poor customer support
- 🐛 Complicated tax management
- 🐛 Invoicing option removed
- 🐛 Expensive
- 🐛 Slow payouts
- 🐛 High fees
- 🐛 Account locking issues
- 🐛 Inability to modify product library
- 🐛 Constant update notifications
- 🐛 Search function not working
- 🐛 Inability to edit receipts
- 🐛 Lack of offline cash option
- 🐛 Inability to split payments
- 🐛 Lack of manual card entry
- 🐛 Tax rate management issues
- 🐛 Signature requirement issues
- 🐛 Inability to customize receipts

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes after update
- Constant update notifications despite updating
- Inability to login
- Inability to access money for days
- Zettle staff can access all past PayPal invoices
- Barcode scanner not working with existing products

**Most requested features**

- Auto file delivery after invoice payment
- Repeat payments (easy tips) in USA
- Dark mode
- Ability to categorize products
- Ability to apply tax rate to all products at once
- Ability to link Zettle with other platforms
- Ability to process cash sales offline
- Ability to split payments
- Ability to manually enter card details
- Ability to customize receipts

## Recent user reviews (10 of 403)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paypal-pos-ex-zettle/id447785763/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Awful app, awful service

*2026-08-20, version 8.30.0*

Don’t bother using! Go to Shopify which is a better POS system. Reports are poor, you can’t manage inventory. There’s no integration with websites. Waste of time installing this poorly designed app. Customer services are shockingly bad too. Worst business decision I’ve made.

### 1/5 — So bad

*2026-08-19, version 8.30.0*

Horrible app

### 1/5 — Said it was for small side businesses but its not

*2026-08-10, version 8.30.0*

Its a joke, it says its for small side businesses like selling stuff on the side but you need a license and provide 1,09@ different documents and when you make money they lock your account and hold your money. Beware

### 1/5 — Nothing works !

*2026-08-09, version 8.29.1*

Constant errors and support is useless

### 1/5 — Move to SumUp! POS app is unusable

*2026-08-07, version 8.30.0*

The POS app is constantly (every 2 seconds) trying to force me to update my phones iOS so that I can accept “tap to pay on iPhone” a feature I couldn’t care less about and IF I wanted it then I’d accept I need to update my iOS 

However I’m not interested in doing this!! Nor would I want to do this.

The POS app has now literally turned into a P.O.S.

Recently used the SumUp gear and OMG it’s leaps and bounds better than this and the developers / customer service respond with something other than “update your iOS”

### 1/5 — Not user friendly

*2026-08-04, version 8.29.1*

Cannot find bank details, cannot find login details,
Help section is useless,
How do I - never mind I’m just gonna delete the app

### 3/5 — Works intermittently

*2026-08-02, version 8.29.1*

It keeps canceling tap to pay. Then it refuses to work with Venmo via the QR code.  Once it refuses tap to pay, nothing else works either. Reports okay-ish, but would like a clearer picture of basic ticket price, tax AND transaction fees

### 1/5 — Don’t do it

*2026-07-28, version 8.29.1*

Been on Paypal for a lot of years. Mostly a good experience. Unfortunately that has changed. Paypal now only gives you access to the first $300.00 each month. Anything beyond that amount they will hold for several days so they can make sure you aren’t screwing over your customers. That on top of the many fees that they layer on is my reason for this review.

### 3/5 — A lot of potential; Needs a Refresh

*2026-07-26, version 8.29.1*

I have been using the POS app since it was Zettle however, it is in need of a refresh. It is lacking features that Square and other merchants have embedded and its integration with third party tools seems a bit subpar. I also noticed that in the EUR market, they have features released in it that is not available in the US. I hope PayPal begins to invest into the U.S. based app soon. Besides that, money is available right away and transfer to external banks typically post within 1 business day.

### 5/5 — Grandios, außer…

*2026-07-15*

mit der app bin ich restlos zufrieden. alles funktioniert schnell und einwandfrei. bitte schaltet doch die funktion frei, dass man mehrere geräte in der app hat, und nicht jedes neue lesegerät erst neu verbinden muss. und ganz wichtig: bitte fürs i phone die kontaktlose funktion. bitte!!! :)

## Frequently asked questions about PayPal POS (ex Zettle)

### What does the PayPal POS app do?

The PayPal POS app, formerly Zettle, is a point-of-sale application designed for businesses to accept in-person payments. It allows you to take card, contactless, and e-wallet payments. Additionally, it offers features for managing your product inventory, tracking sales data through reports, and setting up multiple staff accounts.

### What are the key features of this payment app?

Key features include the ability to accept various payment types, an intuitive product library for inventory management, detailed sales reports to help grow your business, and the option to create multiple staff accounts for sales tracking. You can also customize and send receipts to customers via print, text, or email.

### Is there a cost to use the PayPal POS app?

The PayPal POS app is free to download and use. There are no monthly fees, no set-up costs, and no lock-in contracts. You will incur transaction fees for processing payments, and optional hardware like the PayPal Reader or Dock can be purchased separately.

### What devices is the PayPal POS app compatible with?

The app can be used on smartphones to accept contactless payments via 'Tap to Pay' without additional hardware. For broader payment acceptance, you can order the PayPal Reader and Dock, which are compatible with major credit cards and contactless payments like Apple Pay. A stable WiFi and Bluetooth connection may be required for certain functionalities.

### Who is this app best suited for?

This app is ideal for a wide range of businesses, including coffee shops, clothing stores, barber shops, and other retail or service-based businesses that need to accept in-person payments. It's particularly useful for small to medium-sized businesses looking for an integrated solution for payments, inventory, and sales tracking.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.30.0 — 2026-07-29

We’re always improving PayPal POS (ex Zettle) and update our app every second week. To make sure you don’t miss them, keep Automatic Updates turned on.

Happy selling!

• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 8.29.1 — 2026-07-09

We’re always improving PayPal POS (ex Zettle) and update our app every second week. To make sure you don’t miss them, keep Automatic Updates turned on.

Happy selling!

• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 8.29.0 — 2026-07-06

We’re always improving PayPal POS (ex Zettle) and update our app every second week. To make sure you don’t miss them, keep Automatic Updates turned on.

Happy selling!

• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 8.28.0 — 2026-05-25

We’re always improving PayPal POS (ex Zettle) and update our app every second week. To make sure you don’t miss them, keep Automatic Updates turned on.

Happy selling!

• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 8.27.1 — 2026-04-21

We’re always improving PayPal POS (ex Zettle) and update our app every second week. To make sure you don’t miss them, keep Automatic Updates turned on.

Happy selling!

• Bug fixes and performance improvements

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