# Lightspeed vs OrderUp by SalesVu

The clearest difference is rating: OrderUp by SalesVu at 5.0 against Lightspeed's 3.0. OrderUp by SalesVu also leads on ads (none vs shown). Lightspeed's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs subscription). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

OrderUp by SalesVu holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

Lightspeed ships an update every 6 weeks, OrderUp by SalesVu monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightspeed | OrderUp by SalesVu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightspeed-self-order-menu/id1134460904/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orderup-by-salesvu/id1311411235/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 153 MB | 752 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lightspeed Commerce Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/390465117) | [SalesVu](https://appshunter.io/developer/403547412) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightspeed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightspeed-self-order-menu/id1134460904)

This application allows customers to place food and drink orders directly from their table or a self-service kiosk. It integrates with existing restaurant POS systems to streamline the ordering process, reduce wait times, and potentially increase sales.

**Highlights:** Customer self-ordering, Kiosk mode, Table mode, POS integration, Faster order processing, Reduced wait times

**In-app purchases:** none


### OrderUp by SalesVu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orderup-by-salesvu/id1311411235)

This kiosk app helps restaurants increase average order value and improve customer service. Customers can easily browse menus, view item details, and place orders, with prompts for modifiers to encourage additional spending and tipping. It offers flexible configuration options for various restaurant setups.

**Highlights:** Increase average guest check size, Improve customer service, User-friendly menu browsing, Promote modifiers and tipping, Flexible iPad configurations, EMV chip card reader integration, Integrates with SalesVu POS

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightspeed free?

Lightspeed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is OrderUp by SalesVu free?

OrderUp by SalesVu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lightspeed or OrderUp by SalesVu?

OrderUp by SalesVu is rated higher. Lightspeed averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while OrderUp by SalesVu averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Lightspeed or OrderUp by SalesVu have ads?

Lightspeed shows ads; OrderUp by SalesVu does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lightspeed or OrderUp by SalesVu?

Lightspeed ships an update every 6 weeks, and OrderUp by SalesVu monthly. Most recently, Lightspeed was updated on September 10, 2026 and OrderUp by SalesVu on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*