SAMS CFD vs Chowbus POS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SAMS CFD
This application works with a point-of-sale system to show customers their transaction details and any applied discounts. It also provides an option for customers to add tips directly through the display.
- Displays transaction details
- Shows discounts
- Allows customer tipping
- Integrates with SAMS POS
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SAMS CFD works with SAMS POS to display transaction details, discounts and allow customer to add Tips.
Chowbus POS
This all-in-one restaurant point-of-sale system offers innovative solutions to save time and money. It aims to reduce labor expenses and boost business growth with exceptional customer service and 24/7 onsite support.
- Reduces labor expenses
- Boosts business growth
- 24/7 onsite support
- Onsite installation and training
- Customizable restaurant solutions
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Chowbus POS products are specifically designed for the ever-changing restaurant industry. Embrace the current situation with innovative solutions, aiming to save you both time and money. Save Your Time and Cost We'll help reduce your monthly labor expenses by over $8,000 and boost your business growth by 25%. No.1 in Customer Service We offer onsite POS installation and training, as well as 24/7 onsite support with a response time of just 30 minutes. Custom Solutions for Restaurants We specialize in providing tailor-made solutions to meet the unique needs of restaurants, regardless of their size or cuisine.
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Chowbus POS at 3.3 against SAMS CFD's 1.0. Chowbus POS also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). SAMS CFD's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Chowbus POS holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
SAMS CFD ships an update every 3 weeks, Chowbus POS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SAMS CFD | Chowbus POS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 3.3 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 278 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Reckon System, Inc | Chowbus, Inc. |
Customer experience
SAMS CFD
Chowbus POS
In-app purchases
SAMS CFD
No in-app purchases
Chowbus POS
No in-app purchases
