Stratus Retail Mobile Control vs SDecode Smart POS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stratus Retail Mobile Control
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The Stratus Retail Mobile Controller allows you to use your iPad as a true mobile point-of-sale with the Stratus Retail system. The Mobile Controller serves as a middle layer, allowing the iPad user to enjoy all of the standard functionality of Stratus Retail while also leveraging peripherals designed specifically to work with iPads. The Mobile Controller also allows the Stratus Retail application to interact with native, iOS applications on iPad that facilitate the POS process. The Stratus Retail Mobile Controller seamlessly connects to barcode scanners. It also integrates with various counter-top and mobile receipt printers. The Stratus Retail Mobile Controller is designed to only be used with the Stratus Retail application.
SDecode Smart POS
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This app is a versatile Point of Sale (POS) named Smart POS system designed for retail and service-based businesses. It allows users to manage products, track sales, generate receipts, and handle customer accounts seamlessly. It features an intuitive interface, real-time data synchronization via Firestore, and supports USB thermal printing for receipts on multiple platforms.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SDecode Smart POS at every 3 days against Stratus Retail Mobile Control's every 5 weeks. SDecode Smart POS also leads on device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Stratus Retail Mobile Control ships an update every 5 weeks, SDecode Smart POS every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stratus Retail Mobile Control | SDecode Smart POS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 126 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Celerant Technology Corporation | IXB TECH PRIVATE LIMITED |
In-app purchases
Stratus Retail Mobile Control
No in-app purchases
SDecode Smart POS
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Stratus Retail Mobile Control free?
Is SDecode Smart POS free?
Do Stratus Retail Mobile Control or SDecode Smart POS have ads?
Which is updated more often, Stratus Retail Mobile Control or SDecode Smart POS?
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