Comparison

GoDaddy Commerce vs Firstep POS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GoDaddy Commerce

Manage sales, track inventory, and accept payments on the go. This app offers faster checkout with barcode scanning, flexible payment options, and comprehensive business management tools. Grow your business from anywhere with this all-in-one solution.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning for faster checkout
  • Inventory and catalog management
  • Flexible payment options (Tap to Pay, Pay Links, QR Codes)
  • User roles and permissions
  • Transaction and payment history tracking
  • 24/7 business information access
Features
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Run your business from anywhere with GoDaddy Commerce—your companion for managing sales, tracking inventory, and taking payments on the go. Keep your business running smoothly from your phone, wherever you are. FASTER CHECKOUT WITH BARCODE SCANNING • Scan product barcodes to instantly add items to cart • View real-time stock levels while selling to prevent overselling • Keep checkout lines moving and reduce errors COMPLETE CATALOG & INVENTORY CONTROL • Scan barcodes to add new products or edit existing ones • Update stock levels directly from your phone • Create and manage product variants and modifiers • Organize products by category for easy browsing • Keep your catalog current anytime, anywhere FLEXIBLE PAYMENT OPTIONS Accept payments however your customers prefer: • Tap to Pay on iPhone – take contactless payments with just your iPhone, no extra hardware needed* • Send Pay Links – text or email secure payment links • Generate QR Codes – let customers scan to pay instantly • Manual Card Entry – process over-the-phone payments • GoDaddy Card Reader – pair for tap, dip, and swipe payments All powered by GoDaddy Payments. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ON THE GO • User roles and permissions for team access control • Transaction management and payment history • Track sales across all channels • Access your business information 24/7 WHY GODADDY COMMERCE? • Lowest processing fees in the industry†—keep more of what you make • Get started in under 90 seconds‡ • No monthly fees, contracts, or hidden costs • Payouts as soon as the next business day • 25+ years helping businesses succeed • 24/7 customer support Sell, get paid, and grow your business with confidence. *Tap to Pay on iPhone uses built-in features to keep your business and customer data private and secure. Apple doesn't store card numbers on the device or servers. Subject to device & OS requirements. Some contactless cards may not be accepted. Only available in the U.S., not in U.S. territories. †Lowest processing fees compared to other leading providers. ‡Based on typical app user experience. Terms and Conditions: https://www.godaddy.com/legal/agreements/universal-terms-of-service-agreement

About

Firstep POS

Features
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SELL ANYTHING, ANYWHERE WITH FIRSTEP POS Firstep POS makes credit card transactions easy—whether storefront or mobile. This streamlined app enables merchants to accept mobile payments and process transactions right from an iOS device. PAYMENT APPLICATION FOR SMARTPHONES AND TABLETS The Firstep POS app turns your iOS device into a mobile point of sale, allowing you to process card-based payments, as well as record cash-based sales. Set sales tax rates and tipping right in the app, and leverage bar codes and images to create specific inventory groups to expedite sales. EMV-READY Firstep POS is one of the first EMV-enabled and -capable mPOS solutions to be released in the U.S., offering chip card transaction support* and EMV payment acceptance for merchants aiming to avoid liability when responsibility for card payment fraud shifts from consumers to merchants on October 1, 2015. LOW-COST ALTERNATIVE Mobile card acceptance has never been more affordable. (Supports 10 active devices per account.) Add an optional portable credit card reader, and your iOS device instantly becomes a highly functional mobile point of sale for a fraction of the cost of a traditional wireless terminal. CHOICE In most cases, you can use your existing payment processing provider. If you don’t accept cards today, or want to shop around, choose from hundreds of Firstep POS partners to find the one that best fits your needs. ENCRYPTION AND SECURITY Firstep POS is the leading provider of end-to-end wireless transaction technology and offers the most proven and secure platform for wireless information transfer available. Firstep POS exceeds industry standard encryption and security requirements. CUSTOMER SUPPORT Firstep POS provides 24/7 technical support for resellers and merchants. We're here to give you the support you need to be successful. GETTING STARTED Before you can begin mobile payment processing with Firstep POS, you’ll need to set up a merchant account (if you don’t already have one), so that your bank can fund your transactions. Once you have a merchant account, it’s easy to get started. Here’s what you’ll need: 1. iOS device with Internet access 2. Merchant account (new or existing) 3. Firstep POS app 4. EMV chip card reader (optional) * Contact Firstep POS for information on supported payment processing platforms for EMV capability and peripheral compatibility. EMV® is a registered trademark of EMVCo.

Screenshots

GoDaddy Commerce4 screens
Firstep POS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Firstep POS at none against GoDaddy Commerce's 4. GoDaddy Commerce's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GoDaddy Commerce sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Firstep POS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GoDaddy Commerce ships an update every 2 weeks, Firstep POS every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GoDaddy Commerce versus Firstep POS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoDaddy CommerceFirstep POS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (16K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews27.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings16K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size198 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoDaddy Mobile LLCApriva Systems, LLC

Bugs and requests

GoDaddy Commerce

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes and freezes frequently
  • Inability to upload or manage products/inventory
  • Syncing issues between app and website
  • Inconsistent performance across different devices
  • Unexpected account and payment problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiple currency options for global customers
  • More customization options for website templates
  • Improved mobile app functionality and responsiveness
  • Better integration with third-party payment platforms
  • Enhanced analytics and reporting capabilities

Firstep POS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

GoDaddy Commerce

Subscriptions4
  • Standard$19.991 Month
  • Ecommerce$29.991 Month
  • Standard$144.991 Year
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  • Ecommerce$239.991 Year
None

Firstep POS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GoDaddy Commerce free?
GoDaddy Commerce is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Firstep POS free?
Firstep POS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GoDaddy Commerce or Firstep POS have ads?
Neither GoDaddy Commerce nor Firstep POS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GoDaddy Commerce or Firstep POS?
GoDaddy Commerce ships an update every 2 weeks, and Firstep POS every 6 weeks. Most recently, GoDaddy Commerce was updated on November 10, 2026 and Firstep POS on November 7, 2026.

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