TIM 2 vs Shiji BI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
TIM 2
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TIM 2 is the latest generation of the now famous TIM handheld solution for Aloha POS*. TIM changed the way restaurants look at POS solutions and now TIM 2 will change the landscape even more. We improved greatly on performance and updated the look and feel of the app to be more modern and in line with modern apps. It's been many years since we launched our original product and we're proud to show you the next gen of this great app. TIM's functionality includes: - Create tables and tabs in Aloha POS - Order items and set various order modes - Show a beautiful check to your customers - Apply comps and payments to checks - Void, reorder or move items - Split checks and transfer tables - Use the table management feature to integrate with table management solutions - Charge to rooms with the PMS interface - Show recipes and allergens - Payment interfaces for: Payconiq, Tikkie, iDeal, OK Betalen, iZettle, Splitt and Xengo - and much, much more. Try it out and let us know what you think! * Aloha POS system and licensing required for use of the app.
Shiji BI
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Shiji BI is an enterprise-class business intelligence analysis product that allows you to monitor and analyze Enterprise data, dynamically monitor key indicators, and help companies make correct market, product, and operational decisions. With the Mobile App, you can view various reports and dashboards on your Mobile device; Receive messages and reminders anytime and anywhere; Currently support Chinese and English interface languages; 1. A variety of tables and graphs for data display (histogram, bar charts, stack charts, line charts, maps, etc.) 2. Support prefabricated dimensional data analysis 3. Early warning function 4. Support graphics drilldown, dimension reduction analysis 5. Support multi - currency and multi - language data 6. iOS 9.1 and the above
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shiji BI at every 3 weeks against TIM 2's every 2 months. Shiji BI also leads on iOS requirement (9.1 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TIM 2 ships an update every 2 months, Shiji BI every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TIM 2 | Shiji BI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 9.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Index Hospitality Systems | Changsha Shiji Software Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
TIM 2
No in-app purchases
Shiji BI
No in-app purchases









