# Square: Retail Point of Sale — Payment, Inventory Management

> Retail point-of-sale, inventory, and payment management system. (iPhone/iPad app by Block, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square-retail-point-of-sale/id1200091899 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Block, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/335393791)
- Category: Business, Finance
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 14,370 App Store ratings · 179 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 737 MB
- Languages: American English, Catalan, French (France), Japanese, European Spanish
- Released: 2021-06-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square-retail-point-of-sale/id1200091899/reviews.md

## What is Square?

Accept payments, manage inventory, and track the performance of your retail business -- all in one place -- with Square for Retail!

Square for Retail is a point-of-sale app that uses Square’s payment technology with a brand-new set of intelligent, intuitive, and integrated tools purpose-built for retail businesses.

Whether you are a small business or a big brand, the Square for Retail POS is flexible for how you want to run, sell, and grow.

A POINT OF SALE DESIGNED FOR RETAIL
► Sell faster and smarter with a retail point of sale designed for the unique needs of retail businesses.
► Upload thousands of items to your register and ring up sales in seconds with a keyword search or bar code scanner.
► Process exchanges and returns with just a few taps.

INTEGRATED PAYMENTS
► Accept every major payment type, including Afterpay, in-store, and online. Plus, take payments with Tap to Pay on your iPhone. All of your sales are automatically tracked in one place.
► Get deposits directly to your bank account as fast as the next business day.

MULTI-LOCATION INVENTORY
► Track your cost of goods sold to understand your profit margins.
► Easily track, adjust, or transfer inventory across all your locations—set automatic alerts when stock is low so you never run out.
► Keep in touch with vendors and send purchase orders in minutes with easy-to-use templates.

CONNECT WITH MORE CUSTOMERS
► Automatically create customer profiles with every transaction at your retail POS and view purchase history to offer every customer a more personalized experience.
► See your customer profiles automatically sorted into groups based on how often they visit your business, and create groups of yours.

EMPLOYEE TOOLS FOR EVERY BUSINESS SIZE
► Set up all your employees with individual permissions and accounts so they can access registers and take payments.
► Employees can clock in and out at your point of sale. Track and edit their timecards from the point-of-sale system directly.

SELL IN-STORE AND ONLINE SEAMLESSLY.
► Manage your online orders directly from your POS with Square for Retail’s integration with the new Square Online Store.

## Key features

- Accept all major payment types
- Barcode scanner for quick sales
- Multi-location inventory tracking
- Customer profile creation
- Employee timecard management
- Online order integration

## What do users think of Square?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Convenient
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful cash management
- 🚀 Seamless system
- 🚀 Powerful and feature-rich
- 🚀 Great for small businesses
- 🚀 Transforms business operations

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy updates and issues
- 🔍 Lacking in functionality
- 🔍 Cumbersome inventory management
- 🔍 Inconsistent user experience
- 🔍 Poor customer service
- 🔒 Account deactivation concerns
- 💰 High fees and costs

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Scanning issues after updates
- Inventory sync problems
- Crashes and freezes
- Unreliable payment processing
- Accessibility issues with screen reader

**Most requested features**

- Detailed reporting and analytics
- Improved inventory management
- Barcode printing capabilities
- Better integration with accounting software
- Customizable receipt options
- Streamlined checkout process

## Recent user reviews (10 of 179)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square-retail-point-of-sale/id1200091899/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Sucks

*2026-08-11, version 7.20*

Square has shut down my account due to “Fraudulent activities”. But as a small business starting out I don’t have many customers and that’s what makes the payment/ order dates spaced out. 

Not to mention someone from Miami started a dispute after receiving my product. I’ve shown documentation to square. The same person later tried to order two more items off my website (I knew this because the address was the same, they only changed their name).

Square still decided to close my account down even with proof of my sales. Do not sign up with them.

### 1/5 — Features

*2026-06-13, version 7.11.1*

They constantly move or remove necessary features

### 1/5 — Label printing not working / zero cust service

*2026-05-31, version 7.9.2*

Our label printing does not work and customer service does zero about this after several calls and emails

### 3/5 — Updates ALWAYS Cause Problems

*2026-05-06, version 7.6*

Software is ok for operating small business, but EVERY time they release an update, something starts not working properly like it was before the update. The app will miscommunicate with my printer, or the purchase order process will stop saving the way it used too. Tired of having to fix it every time.

### 5/5 — THE BEST APP EVER!

*2026-04-27*

This app is so amazing for my small business! It keeps track of all my inventory, product stock, and prices! It makes it so easy for check out, you can do Apple Pay, or card payments on your phone! It only takes a small fee from your card payment but is SO worth it! 100% worth it!!!!

### 1/5 — Horrible support

*2026-03-21, version 6.99*

Horrible customer support

### 5/5 — This app is everything.

*2026-03-15, version 6.96.1*

I have been in business for two years never had a failure. Never had a problem. This app is everything and it just keeps getting better and better.

### 5/5 — Easy to use

*2026-03-14, version 6.96.1*

It’s an easy to use system.  Cards go through easily and payments to my account are quickly posted.  I’m very happy with this service

### 5/5 — I love you

*2026-03-07, version 6.96.1*

Love you

### 1/5 — Horrendous

*2026-01-20*

DO NOT USE SQUARE!!! They have zero focus on merchants issues with using their software, apps, and products. They 100% focus on how to TAKE more of your money. 
The new update in December, THE BUSIEST time of year, switched my retail wine shop into their restaurant mode. Every sale was an order waiting to be settled with NO option to settle. I had to wait 36 hours for “orders” to settle.  No items came out of inventory until 36 hours later. No way of knowing what was in stock or wasn’t. Web orders were a nightmare. Tech support was tremendously stupid! I told them it’s acting like a restaurant. Ignored me. The first call in they said it’s because of the time difference, I’m in California. The second call they said  “your orders are splitteted”. WHAT?!? 28 days later they said “it looks like you’re set up as a restaurant”. I told them that 28 days prior. All they could do was change the settlement time to 1.5 hours after I close. And…tech support is through email and they make you jump through hoops sending screen shots, and videos that they can’t access because they’re not allowed to view them but asked for them.

**Developer response:** We’re really sorry to hear how disruptive this experience has been, especially during such a critical time for your business. We understand how frustrating it is to have workflows change unexpectedly and to feel like your concerns weren’t fully understood or addressed when you reached out for help.

## Frequently asked questions about Square

### What does Square for Retail do?

Square for Retail is a point-of-sale application designed for retail businesses. It enables you to accept various payment types, manage your inventory across different locations, track sales performance, and build customer profiles. It aims to consolidate essential retail operations into a single, integrated system.

### How does the inventory management feature work?

The app allows you to upload thousands of items and track them efficiently. You can monitor stock levels, adjust quantities, transfer items between locations, and set up low-stock alerts to prevent running out. It also helps track the cost of goods sold to understand profit margins.

### Is Square for Retail free to use?

The application itself is free to download and use for its core point-of-sale and inventory management functionalities. However, it operates on a transaction fee basis for payment processing, and there may be additional costs associated with advanced features or hardware.

### What payment methods can I accept with this app?

You can accept all major payment types, including credit and debit cards, and services like Afterpay. The app also supports Tap to Pay on iPhone for in-person transactions. All sales are automatically tracked within the system.

### Can I manage both in-store and online sales?

Yes, the app is designed to seamlessly manage both in-store and online sales. It integrates with Square Online Store, allowing you to manage your online orders directly from your retail point-of-sale system for a unified operational experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.22 — 2026-08-25

This update includes minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

We update our apps regularly to make sure they're at 100%, so we suggest turning on automatic updates on devices running Square Retail Point of Sale.

Thanks for selling with Square. Questions? We're here to help: square.com/help.

### 7.21 — 2026-08-19

This update includes minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

We update our apps regularly to make sure they're at 100%, so we suggest turning on automatic updates on devices running Square Retail Point of Sale.

Thanks for selling with Square. Questions? We're here to help: square.com/help.

### 7.20 — 2026-08-11

This update includes minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

We update our apps regularly to make sure they're at 100%, so we suggest turning on automatic updates on devices running Square Retail Point of Sale.

Thanks for selling with Square. Questions? We're here to help: square.com/help.

### 7.18.1 — 2026-08-06

This update includes minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

We update our apps regularly to make sure they're at 100%, so we suggest turning on automatic updates on devices running Square Retail Point of Sale.

Thanks for selling with Square. Questions? We're here to help: square.com/help.

### 7.17 — 2026-07-21

This update includes minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

We update our apps regularly to make sure they're at 100%, so we suggest turning on automatic updates on devices running Square Retail Point of Sale.

Thanks for selling with Square. Questions? We're here to help: square.com/help.

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