Comparison

The Square vs ZanSpace

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

Head to head
About

The Square

Features
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The app for Square Club members. Features: • Book a Table • Check out the Menu • Order and pay from anywhere in the club including Square Works, the terrace and your hotel room • Order Click and Collect • Earn points as you spend. Earn 5 points for each £1. • Points can be redeemed against your bill • Access exclusive member perks and discounts • For Full Ts & Cs visit www.thesquareclub.com/app-terms

About

ZanSpace

Features
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ZanSpace Monitor – Temperature & Hygiene Monitoring System Keep your business compliant and safe with ZanSpace Monitor, the all-in-one solution for food safety, hygiene tracking, and real-time temperature monitoring. Designed for restaurants, cafés, and catering businesses, our system helps you meet HACCP standards with ease. With ZanSpace Monitor, you can digitally record hygiene checklists, track fridge and freezer temperatures, and receive instant alerts whenever something goes wrong – all from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. Say goodbye to paper logs and manual checks. Key Features • Real-Time Temperature Monitoring – Automatically track fridge and freezer performance with Bluetooth sensors. • Hygiene Checklists – Complete daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning and safety tasks with just a tap. • Alerts & Notifications – Get notified instantly if a temperature goes out of range. • Multi-Device Access – Use the app on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch for full flexibility. • Digital Compliance – Generate digital logs and keep your business HACCP compliant. • Multi-Language Support – Accessible for diverse teams with different language needs. Who Is It For? • Restaurants, cafés, and bars • Catering companies and cloud kitchens • Food retailers and cold storage facilities ZanSpace Monitor makes food safety smarter, faster, and more reliable. Ensure peace of mind and compliance – anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

The Square3 screens
ZanSpace3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ZanSpace at every 5 days against The Square's every 6 months. ZanSpace also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Square ships an update every 6 months, ZanSpace every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
The Square versus ZanSpace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe SquareZanSpace
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB29 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperQuarter LtdMobiki ltd

In-app purchases

None

The Square

No in-app purchases

None

ZanSpace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Square free?
The Square is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZanSpace free?
ZanSpace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Square or ZanSpace have ads?
Neither The Square nor ZanSpace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Square or ZanSpace?
The Square ships an update every 6 months, and ZanSpace every 5 days. Most recently, The Square was updated on September 27, 2026 and ZanSpace on October 16, 2026.

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