CloudHQ4 vs Merchant Dashboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
CloudHQ4
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Quickly and easily accept payments using your mobile device. Enhance your CloudHQ4 portal experience by utilizing our mobile POS interface. CloudHQ offers an easy to use, feature rich mobile app that allows you to harness the power of a traditional POS system in the palm of your hand. All transactions processed with this app will automatically be accessible from your CloudHQ4.com account. This free to use app requires a CloudHQ4.com account which also includes useful features and add-ons such as: * Loyalty Programs * Gift Card Solutions * Multi-branch facilities * Stock Management * Customer Database (CRM) * Detailed reporting & a lot more!
Merchant Dashboard
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Everything you need to manage your business, in one app. Merchant Dashboard gives you real-time visibility over your payments, so you always know where things stand. Stay on top of settlements and statements. Check your daily settlements and monthly statements whenever it suits you, without waiting on a call or an email. See your transactions as they happen. View transactions in real time, with the detail you need to reconcile with confidence. Get a clear view of every terminal. The Terminal Transaction Report pulls together net purchases, tips, surcharges, refunds and cashout for every terminal on your account, so you can reconcile with confidence and spot issues fast. Manage your team's access. Invite team members, assign roles, and control which merchant facilities they can see, all from one place. Get help when you need it. Raise self-service requests directly through the app, no phone queues required. Merchant Dashboard puts your business in your pocket, so you can spend less time chasing information and more time running your business.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Merchant Dashboard at every 5 weeks against CloudHQ4's every 3 months. CloudHQ4's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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.
CloudHQ4 ships an update every 3 months, Merchant Dashboard every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CloudHQ4 | Merchant Dashboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 15.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cloud HQ | mx51 |
In-app purchases
CloudHQ4
No in-app purchases
Merchant Dashboard
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CloudHQ4 free?
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Do CloudHQ4 or Merchant Dashboard have ads?
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