Comparison

ThunderPOS vs AUM POS

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

Head to head
About

ThunderPOS

This mobile point-of-sale solution allows businesses to process sales, trade-ins, and special orders directly from an iPad. It offers flexible transaction screens, gift card management, and detailed inventory and customer tracking.

Highlights
  • Full-featured Point of Sale station for iPad
  • Process sales and trade-in transactions
  • Manage gift cards and special/pre-orders
  • Inventory and customer search/management
  • Employee clock in/out
  • Supports Bluetooth peripherals
Features
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ThunderPOS is a mobile register solution for ThunderPOS customers, providing a full-featured Point of Sale station for the iPad. ThunderPOS provides a quick, simple and powerful interface to process sales and trade-in transactions. Buying and selling new and used product is seamlessly integrated into ThunderPOS. For those who are not currently ThunderPOS customers but may be interested in trying it out it see if it will meet their store's needs, access to several sample demo databases is available directly from the login screen. Some of the features include: - Two alternate screens for processing transactions at the register. The standard register screen allows you to scan items with a standard bluetooth scanner. The touchscreen register is for stores that prefer to present a list of items for the cashier to select from. The touchscreen can be configured from your ThunderPOS store management website. Both screens make it simple to sell new or used items, and to accept trade-ins in up to five conditions. You can even vary your trade-in price based on whether you are paying store credit or cash. ThunderPOS also allows you to place and take deposits on special orders and pre-orders - Sell and redeem gift cards quickly and easily. Look up balance on any gift card at the register - Process credit cards with a Bluetooth or network-based credit card reader from supported processors - Search and view your inventory items by item ID, name, description, category, dept, etc. View information on any of your inventory items and add it to the transaction as new or used. Serial numbered items are also supported. Add and update new items as needed - View many reports directly from the register - Sell collectible copies, tracking individual copies of items that may vary in price greatly based on the condition - Track employee activity, keeping your inventory and cash flow secure - Perform purchase orders and vendor returns from the iPad, allowing powerful inventory management - Take a physical inventory, checking the stock level of all items in your store directly from your iPad - Manage your departments, categories, and vendor master lists - Search many industry databases, easing setup for items and allowing sales to start far quicker - Search and view your customers by customer ID, name, phone number, etc. View information on any customer, including store account or loyalty program information. Update customer information such as phone number and address at the register. Add new customers to your store database - Search and view previous sale, return and trade-in transactions. Search by customer, date, register, cashier, etc. View all items sold on previous transactions and add an item to a return with one click - Search and view all open customer orders, including special orders and pre-orders. Select an order being picked up and put it on the current transaction - Create and manage customer repairs, including tracking notes, parts, deposits, estimates, and invoicing - View e-commerce orders - Clock in/out employees - Supports Bluetooth barcode scanner, Bluetooth or networked receipt printer, and cash drawer for a full Point of Sale station

About

AUM POS

This system streamlines restaurant operations by simplifying staff management, inventory tracking, and financial reporting. It aims to reduce inefficiencies, speed up checkouts, and provide data-driven insights for business growth.

Highlights
  • Effortless staff management
  • Real-time inventory tracking
  • Integrated accounting
  • Faster checkout process
  • Data-driven sales reports
  • Automatic purchase orders
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Conquer Chaos, Embrace Efficiency: Streamline Your Business with Our POS System You know the feeling. Long lines at checkout, misplaced inventory, and endless hours reconciling accounts. Managing a business is messy, and operational inefficiencies steal your time and profits. Solution: Our POS system is your knight in shining armor. We streamline daily tasks, so you can focus on what you do best: growing your business. Benefits: Effortless Staff Management: Schedule shifts, track employee performance, and simplify payroll with built-in tools. Inventory at Your Fingertips: Real-time stock levels, automatic purchase orders, and waste reduction – never be caught off guard again. Financial Clarity in Every Click: Integrated accounting, detailed reports, and instant insights give you a complete picture of your finances. Faster Checkouts, Happier Customers: Speed up transactions, keep lines moving, and offer convenient payment options. Data-Driven Decisions: Make informed choices based on accurate sales reports, customer trends, and employee performance metrics. Stop wasting time on manual tasks and unlock the power of your business. Our POS system is the key to increased efficiency, boosted profits, and a calmer mind.

Screenshots

AUM POS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AUM POS at daily against ThunderPOS's every 6 weeks. AUM POS also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ThunderPOS against 5.0 for AUM POS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ThunderPOS ships an update every 6 weeks, AUM POS daily. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
ThunderPOS versus AUM POS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThunderPOSAUM POS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB305 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperExtreme Software CorporationZentech Solution

Customer experience

ThunderPOS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AUM POS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ThunderPOS

No in-app purchases

None

AUM POS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ThunderPOS free?
ThunderPOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AUM POS free?
AUM POS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ThunderPOS or AUM POS?
ThunderPOS and AUM POS are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do ThunderPOS or AUM POS have ads?
Neither ThunderPOS nor AUM POS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ThunderPOS or AUM POS?
ThunderPOS ships an update every 6 weeks, and AUM POS daily. Most recently, ThunderPOS was updated on October 16, 2026 and AUM POS on October 20, 2026.

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