Comparison

Munch PoS vs Joe Merchant PLUS

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

Head to head
About

Munch PoS

Features
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The Munch Point of Sale was specifically designed for hospitality businesses such as restaurants, cafes, bars, and canteens. Our software is easy to use and quick to set up. The Munch PoS app runs on any Apple iPad and we have a range of purpose-built hardware available with support for printing and barcode scanning. There is also a mobile version of Munch PoS available, called Munch Go, that runs on any Apple iPhone. You can track your sales and inventory in real-time on the web portal using your mobile phone or laptop. Munch PoS Features: - Multiple Menus with Pictures - Products, Variants & Modifiers - Cash, Card, QR-code & Split Payments - Refunds & Voids with Manager Approval - Cash up with support for Commission & Tips - Multiple Users with Permissions - Takeaways & Dine-in - Split Bills & RunTabs - Table & Course Management - Receipt & Order Printing - Barcode Scanning Should you need a Kitchen Display System, checkout Munch Cook, it helps you manage orders and tickets in the kitchen. You can have customers place orders and pay with you directly from their smartphone using the Munch Order & Pay app. The orders will appear straight away on Munch PoS and Munch Cook.

About

Joe Merchant PLUS

This app empowers independent coffee shops with advanced technology to compete with larger chains. It offers automated deals, loyalty programs, and marketing tools to attract and retain customers. Multiple modes, including Point of Sale and Barista Mode, cater to various operational needs.

Highlights
  • Automated deals and discounts
  • Built-in loyalty program
  • Customer acquisition tools
  • Marketing suite
  • Point of Sale Mode
  • Barista Mode
  • Square POS integration
Features
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BUILT TO HELP INDIE COFFEE THRIVE The joe Merchant Plus app puts big technology in the hands of small independent coffee shops to beat corporate giants. Run the app in Point of Sale Mode, Barista Mode, or integrate with Square Point of Sale to launch contactless ordering and access hundreds of thousands of coffee lovers in about 24 hours. AUTOMATED DEALS & DISCOUNTS As a joe partner, coffee shops unlock unlimited deals and discounts for customers paid for by joe and a fully automated loyalty program built-in at no extra cost. ACQUIRE NEW CUSTOMERS When you launch with joe, you tap into the largest community of coffee lovers choosing to support local coffee over corporate giants wherever they are. MARKETING TOOLS The joe marketing suite gives you all the tools you need in addition to automated discounts and rewards that we run in the background. Select items to upsell your customers at checkout Create custom promo codes and flash deals to drive traffic during slow times Create deals on featured items Create Happy Hour specials Feature signature drinks and food items to highlight on your menu Add photos to your menu to entice customers … and more! BUILT FOR EVERY COFFEE SHOP Built specifically for coffee, the joe merchant app can run in three different modes to meet the needs of any independent coffee shop or cafe. Square Integration: Receive orders directly into your Square POS for unified reporting and one place to accept orders. Run joe in the background to message customers and track customer purchase history. Now additional hardware is required. Barista Mode: Accepting and managing incoming orders is a breeze on a dedicated tablet. Designed to fit any workflow, joe allows you to manage orders across multiple devices and custom configure printers to accommodate full-service kitchens and multiple coffee bars. Runs on a tablet or behind any Point of Sale with access to the App Store. Point of Sale Mode: Run the joe POS on any iPad. Complete with a customer facing screen and optimized for contactless ordering in-person or via mobile order ahead, the joe POS automates loyalty marketing and brings you new customers in a snap. Runs on iOS for barista-facing view. Requires additional hardware to launch. INTEGRATIONS Fully integrated with Star Micronics printers and Square Point of Sale. REPORTING Keep your finger on the pulse of your business with robust reports and trends. Easily export to .csv compatible with QuickBooks. WORKS WITH FULL SERVICE KITCHEN/ CAFE Joe integrates with Star Micronics printers and allows for custom configurations so you can send food tickets to the kitchen and drink tickets to your espresso bar.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Joe Merchant PLUS at every 3 weeks against Munch PoS's every 3 months. Joe Merchant PLUS also leads on iOS requirement (11.2 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Munch PoS ships an update every 3 months, Joe Merchant PLUS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Munch PoS versus Joe Merchant PLUS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMunch PoSJoe Merchant PLUS
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS13.011.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArivia Digital Inc.Coffey Ventures, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Munch PoS

No in-app purchases

None

Joe Merchant PLUS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Munch PoS free?
Munch PoS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Joe Merchant PLUS free?
Joe Merchant PLUS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Munch PoS or Joe Merchant PLUS have ads?
Neither Munch PoS nor Joe Merchant PLUS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Munch PoS or Joe Merchant PLUS?
Munch PoS ships an update every 3 months, and Joe Merchant PLUS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Munch PoS was updated on October 29, 2026 and Joe Merchant PLUS on November 3, 2026.

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