# Flash Order Digital Ordering vs Blueplate KDS

The clearest difference is rating: Blueplate KDS at 5.0 against Flash Order Digital Ordering's 4.3. Blueplate KDS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Flash Order Digital Ordering's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 1) and chart position (#191 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flash Order Digital Ordering sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Blueplate KDS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blueplate KDS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flash Order Digital Ordering has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flash Order Digital Ordering | Blueplate KDS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-order-digital-ordering/id1420144570/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blueplate-kds/id6469398684/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#191** | — |
| Size | 187 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mana Pass](https://appshunter.io/developer/562040577) | [BLUEPLATE HOLDINGS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707925887) |

## What reviewers say

### Flash Order Digital Ordering

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-order-digital-ordering/id1420144570)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Streamline food ordering and kitchen operations for food trucks and restaurants. Offers mobile-first ordering, self-service kiosks, and a real-time kitchen display system. Integrates seamlessly with Square payments for faster service.

**Highlights:** Mobile-first ordering, Self-service kiosk options, Web-based ordering, Square payment integration, Real-time KDS, Easy menu management

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KDS for one Square Location | $19.99 | per month |
| KDS for Two Square Locations | $39.99 | per month |
| Kiosk - One Location | $49.99 | per month |
| 1 Flash Order Service | $69.99 | per month |
| Kiosk - Two Locations | $99.99 | per month |
| 2 Flash Order Services | $139.99 | per month |
| Kiosk - Three Locations | $149.99 | per month |
| Kiosk-Four Locations | $199.99 | per month |
| 3 Flash Order Services | $209.99 | per month |
| 4 Flash Order Services | $279.99 | per month |
| 6 Flash Order Services | $299.99 | per month |


### Blueplate KDS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blueplate-kds/id6469398684)

This application helps restaurants manage inventory, track incoming orders, and update system statuses. It is designed for use within specific restaurant chains to streamline kitchen operations.

**Highlights:** Stock management, Order viewing, System status updates, Kitchen display system, Restaurant operations management

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flash Order Digital Ordering free?

Flash Order Digital Ordering is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Blueplate KDS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flash Order Digital Ordering or Blueplate KDS?

Blueplate KDS is rated higher. Flash Order Digital Ordering averages 4.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Blueplate KDS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Flash Order Digital Ordering or Blueplate KDS have ads?

Neither Flash Order Digital Ordering nor Blueplate KDS shows ads.

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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.*