Comparison

RICS>Checkout vs The Running Event

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

Head to head
About

RICS>Checkout

This business application streamlines sales and inventory management for retailers. It securely accepts major credit and debit cards, tracks sales, manages customer and employee information, and provides business analytics. Process returns and connect to essential peripherals for a complete point-of-sale solution.

Highlights
  • Secure credit and debit card processing
  • Sales and inventory tracking
  • Customer and employee management
  • Business analytics
  • Receipts via email/text
  • Discount and coupon application
  • Return and refund processing
Features
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The RICS Point of Sale is a free point-of-sale app that enables you to move more inventory. Securely accept all major credit & debit cards using the latest in payment technology powered by RICS>Pay. Low card acceptance costs and funds are deposited the next business day. Use the RICS point of sale system to track sales, manage inventory, add or manage customer information, manage employees, and see analytics on your business performance. Features: - Accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and AMEX - Record all tender types including cash, gift cards, loyalty, pay later, etc. - Send receipts via email and text - Apply discounts and coupons at the transaction or line item level - Access real-time data and past transaction history - Track inventory in real-time - Process returns and issue refunds by scanning receipt barcodes or looking up transactions - Connect to all the peripherals you need (e.g., receipt printer, bar code scanner, and cash drawer) The RICS Point of Sale connects your sales floor to your stock room and your RICS Back Office account.

About

The Running Event

This app serves as a digital guide for a premier run and outdoor specialty retail conference. It allows attendees to view sessions, explore the show floor, organize their schedules, and network with industry professionals.

Highlights
  • View and save educational sessions
  • Explore show floor map
  • Organize event schedule
  • Make new connections
  • Discover new products and services
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Launched in 2006, The Running Event (TRE) is North America’s premier specialty retail conference and trade show, bringing together thousands of industry professionals to explore the latest in footwear, apparel, gear, and services. In 2026, TRE celebrates its 20th edition and two decades of bringing the run specialty community together. Through forward-thinking conference programming, peer learning, meaningful connections, and dynamic product discovery, TRE provides the ideas and opportunities that help move the industry forward. Use the TRE app to view and save education sessions, explore the show map, build your personalized event schedule, connect with fellow attendees and exhibitors, and stay up to date throughout the event.

Screenshots

RICS>Checkout1 screens
The Running Event4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RICS>Checkout at 3.4 against The Running Event's 3.0. RICS>Checkout also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (17 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RICS>Checkout holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RICS>Checkout ships an update monthly, The Running Event every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RICS>Checkout versus The Running Event: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRICS>CheckoutThe Running Event
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (17 ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better4
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB84 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRICS Software, Inc.Diversified Communications

Customer experience

RICS>Checkout

All ratings17 ratings
Positive58.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative35.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

The Running Event

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

RICS>Checkout

No in-app purchases

None

The Running Event

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RICS>Checkout free?
RICS>Checkout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Running Event free?
The Running Event is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RICS>Checkout or The Running Event?
RICS>Checkout is rated higher. RICS>Checkout averages 3.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while The Running Event averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do RICS>Checkout or The Running Event have ads?
Neither RICS>Checkout nor The Running Event shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RICS>Checkout or The Running Event?
RICS>Checkout ships an update monthly, and The Running Event every 2 months. Most recently, RICS>Checkout was updated on November 3, 2026 and The Running Event on October 27, 2026.

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