FreeScout vs Common Ground POS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FreeScout
This official client provides access to your FreeScout helpdesk on iOS devices. It enables push notifications for important updates when configured with the "Mobile Notifications" module. Contact your administrator for any helpdesk-related issues.
- Official FreeScout client
- Push notifications
- iOS compatibility
- Helpdesk access
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Official FreeScout helpdesk client for iOS. To enable push notifications, install "Mobile Notifications" module in your FreeScout help desk. When this app shows "FreeScout Would LIke to Send You Notifications" dialog, make sure to click "Allow", otherwise you won't receive push notifications. If you experience any problems when using the help desk inside of the app, please contact your help desk administrator, as this app is not responsible for any issues related to your FreeScout installation.
Common Ground POS
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Transform your retail experience with the Common Ground POS app, the dedicated POS solution designed to make every transaction smooth and efficient. Whether you run a small record store or an itinerant business, our app provides all the tools you need to manage your business effortlessly. Key Features: User-Friendly Interface: Navigate through sales, inventory, and customer data with ease. Mobile Flexibility: Process payments anywhere with the portable Stripe terminals. Sales management: Monitor your sales directly from your Point Of Sales app. Credits: Aurélien Arnaud - UX / UI Benoit Bovis - UX / UI Silvère Letellier - Development
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Common Ground POS at monthly against FreeScout's every 15 months. FreeScout's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FreeScout ships an update every 15 months, Common Ground POS monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FreeScout | Common Ground POS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Jason Rhee | Common Ground (Mobile) |
In-app purchases
FreeScout
No in-app purchases
Common Ground POS
No in-app purchases
