PAR OPS vs GEMpos Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PAR OPS
This app allows store managers to publish employee schedules, and employees to view and interact with them. It also facilitates other restaurant management activities for optimal store performance.
- Publish employee schedules
- View employee schedules
- Interact with schedules
- Restaurant management activities
- Optimal store performance
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The PAR OPS app is the companion app to the PAR OPS back office restaurant management solution. Store managers can publish employee schedules and those employees can view and interact with their schedules. Additionally both managers and employees can work with other PAR OPS activities for optimal performance of their stores. Disclaimer: This application is intended solely for authorized restaurant partners and is not designed for general or consumer use.
GEMpos Mobile
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The GEMpos Mobile App is a companion to the GEMpos Hospitality Platform and allows team members to manage their schedules, shifts, time cards and inventory.
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Verdict
PAR OPS and GEMpos Mobile are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
PAR OPS ships an update monthly, GEMpos Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PAR OPS | GEMpos Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (302 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 7.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 302 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 14.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Restaurant Magic Software | Common CENTS Solutions, Inc. |
Bugs and requests
PAR OPS
Reported bugs
18 issues- Screen goes black randomly
- App logs users out frequently
- Login fails with correct credentials
- Password reset requires original password
- Forgot password feature non-functional
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- First-time user account creation fails
- Email notifications for password reset not sending
- Network unavailable errors
- App won't load or freezes on startup
- Page reloads when scrolling
- Shifts not displaying in chronological order
- Availability settings disappear after submission
- Time off requests not processing
- Messaging feature shows incomplete group members
- Multiple duplicate notifications for single shift
- Shift notifications arrive after shift start time
- Error message '[object, Object]' on account creation
- Inconsistent shift display across different views
Requested features
13 requests- Calendar sync with Google Calendar and Apple Calendar
- Import schedule to native calendar application
- Dark mode option
- Color coordination for different work roles
- Image sharing in messaging
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- Chat deletion and management features
- Chat titling functionality
- Ability to assign shifts to specific people
- View other employees' schedules
- Payroll and tax information display
- Ability to un-publish or delete schedules
- Persistent login session
- Availability visibility after submission
GEMpos Mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PAR OPS
No in-app purchases
GEMpos Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is PAR OPS free?
Is GEMpos Mobile free?
Do PAR OPS or GEMpos Mobile have ads?
Which is updated more often, PAR OPS or GEMpos Mobile?
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