# Square vs Lightspeed Restaurant POS (K)

The clearest difference is rating: Square at 4.3 against Lightspeed Restaurant POS (K)'s 2.6. Square also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 17) and review sentiment (34% vs 25%). Lightspeed Restaurant POS (K)'s advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads 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.

Square holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Square has 4.2K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Square's written reviews are positive against 25% of Lightspeed Restaurant POS (K)'s.

Square ships an update every 6 days, Lightspeed Restaurant POS (K) every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Square | Lightspeed Restaurant POS (K) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square-restaurants-pos/id1346862885/reviews)** | [2.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightspeed-restaurant-pos-k/id1486190847/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **34.4% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 792 MB | 409 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.1** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Block, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/335393791) | [Lightspeed Commerce Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/390465117) |

## What reviewers say

### Square

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square-restaurants-pos/id1346862885)

This app is a comprehensive point-of-sale system designed for restaurants. It helps manage orders, payments, online ordering, menus, and table layouts. Gain insights with real-time sales reports and improve staff efficiency for dine-in, takeout, and online orders.

**Highlights:** Order and payment processing, Online ordering site creation, Menu management, Table and floor management, Real-time sales reports, Offline payment acceptance

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Excellent for restaurants
- 🚀 Seamless integration
- 🚀 Great POS system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant issues with updates
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Unreliable performance
- 🔍 Poor UI design
- 🔍 Lacking important restaurant features

**Reported bugs**

- Orders not processing correctly
- Transactions not completing
- Inventory updates not syncing
- Shift reports not printing properly
- Card reader disconnection issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to split items across checks
- Hold/save orders functionality
- Improved inventory management
- Better reporting and analytics
- Mobile app for managing the restaurant


### Lightspeed Restaurant POS (K)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightspeed-restaurant-pos-k/id1486190847)

Streamline restaurant operations with a comprehensive iPad-based platform. Manage menus, orders, payments, and employee tasks efficiently. Offers offline functionality and detailed reporting for businesses of all sizes.

**Highlights:** Real-time menu and floor plan management, Tableside ordering and payment processing, Offline mode for uninterrupted service, Comprehensive sales and employee reporting, Multi-store management capabilities, Extensive integration options

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Square free?

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

### Is Lightspeed Restaurant POS (K) free?

Lightspeed Restaurant POS (K) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Square or Lightspeed Restaurant POS (K)?

Square is rated higher. Square averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Lightspeed Restaurant POS (K) averages 2.6 from 17 ratings.

### Do Square or Lightspeed Restaurant POS (K) have ads?

Neither Square nor Lightspeed Restaurant POS (K) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Square or Lightspeed Restaurant POS (K)?

Square ships an update every 6 days, and Lightspeed Restaurant POS (K) every 2 weeks. Most recently, Square was updated on October 30, 2026 and Lightspeed Restaurant POS (K) on October 26, 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.*