MagTek Test vs ACTIVE POS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MagTek Test
This application helps users confirm that their MagTek card reader is functioning correctly. It provides a straightforward way to test the device's operational status.
- Card reader verification
- Operational status check
- Device testing
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MagTek Test is an app that will allow a user to verify a MagTek card reader as working and operational.
ACTIVE POS
This application enables event organizers to manage sales, process payments, and track orders directly at an event. It integrates with existing event management systems and supports both cash and credit card transactions, even with limited internet access.
- On-site sales management
- Cash and credit card processing
- Offline transaction support
- Order search and viewing
- Integration with ACTIVEWorks Endurance
- Merchandise loading for sale
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The ACTIVE POS application allows event organizers, staff and volunteers to easily make sales, process transactions and track orders onsite at an event. With ACTIVE POS, you can quickly and easily: MAKE SALES: • Integrates seamlessly with ACTIVEWorks Endurance. • Loads your event merchandise for on-site sale into the app. • Easily switches between different events. PROCESS TRANSACTIONS: • Accepts cash and credit card payments. • Supports MagTek card readers. • Supports offline mode (swipe card only, no manual entry) in case of no or limited internet connectivity. • Automatically processes offline transactions when the device regains internet connectivity. TRACK ORDERS: • Allows users to search and view order details anytime, anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ACTIVE POS at every 2 months against MagTek Test's every 7 months. MagTek Test's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MagTek Test against 5.0 for ACTIVE POS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.
MagTek Test ships an update every 7 months, ACTIVE POS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MagTek Test | ACTIVE POS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MagTek, Inc. | Active Network, LLC |
Customer experience
MagTek Test
ACTIVE POS
In-app purchases
MagTek Test
No in-app purchases
ACTIVE POS
No in-app purchases
