Rhombus POS vs Restaurant POS system
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rhombus POS
This free point-of-sale software offers flexible inventory management with unlimited items, categories, and user accounts. It supports various payment types, including split payments and tips, and provides essential business reports. Enhance functionality with optional add-ons for multiple locations and advanced reporting.
- Unlimited inventory items and categories
- Unlimited user accounts with PIN protection
- Multiple payment types and split payments
- Email and text receipt options
- X and Z business reports
- Optional multi-location and advanced reporting
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Download and use for FREE! See Overview Demonstration here. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3biQr0zKzeo&t=22s) Rhombus POS Point of Sale App is a FREE software with flexible ways to set up your inventory in categories and sub categories. The ability to set up unlimited individual items allow options for add-ons and variations of the item. This ability to have unlimited items provides restaurants and retail stores with small inventories to stores with numerous items a flexible way to sell their merchandise. You are also able to have unlimited users on your account! The user/employee option allows for PIN protection of the users and are categorized as an administrator or employee. This allows protection of sensitive areas of your business with employees and access to areas needed as a manager. The payment Checkout functions allows for various types of payments and includes auto-split payments and splitting the payments in different amounts. There is also the ability for tips to be included and receipts to be sent by email or text. The app provides both X and Z Reports allowing you to keep track of your business performance. The advantages of the features are too numeral to mention here and can be seen in an overview video of the app here. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3biQr0zKzeo&t=22s) In order to use the App with credit card and debit card payments an account with one of our preferred processors will need to be set up. The App Software is still free to use, but there will be very competitive transaction charges applied when using card payments. Click here to get further information. There is also the ability to enhance the app with other features including multiple locations, kitchen screen and extensive business reporting for an added cost.
Restaurant POS system
A free, user-friendly point-of-sale solution for restaurants and cafes. Streamline sales, manage customizable menus, and print receipts easily. Designed for quick setup and continuous improvement based on user feedback.
- Seamless sales management
- Customizable menu options
- Simple receipt printing
- Beginner-friendly setup
- Responsive development with regular updates
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Welcome to SmartCore, the user-friendly and efficient point-of-sale solution designed specifically for the dynamic needs of restaurants and cafes. Our app is not just easy to use but also completely free, making it the perfect choice for establishments looking to streamline their sales process without the overhead. Key Features: Seamless Sales Management: Effortlessly manage your sales, from order taking to final billing, all in one place. Customizable Menu Options: Easily upload and update your menu. Customize it with photos, names, and enticing descriptions to appeal to your customers. Receipt Printing Made Simple: Compatible with cost-effective ESC/POS printers, SmartCore allows you to print receipts quickly and efficiently, enhancing customer experience. Responsive Development: We are constantly evolving. New features are added regularly based on client feedback - all within a quick two-week turnaround and at no extra cost. Beginner-Friendly Setup: Get started in no time! SmartCore's intuitive design ensures you can set up your POS system with minimal effort. Join the SmartCore family today and elevate your restaurant's service with our tailored POS solution. We're committed to growing with you, adapting to your needs, and ensuring your restaurant's success!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Rhombus POS at every 2 months against Restaurant POS system's every 6 months. Rhombus POS also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Restaurant POS system's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Restaurant POS system holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Rhombus POS ships an update every 2 months, Restaurant POS system every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Rhombus POS | Restaurant POS system |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 153 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rhombus POS, Inc. | CurrentBlack LLC |
Customer experience
Rhombus POS
Restaurant POS system
In-app purchases
Rhombus POS
No in-app purchases
Restaurant POS system
No in-app purchases
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