# POS (Lite) vs Chatrace

The clearest difference is rating: Chatrace at 5.0 against POS (Lite)'s 3.5. Chatrace also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 26). POS (Lite)'s advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. POS (Lite) sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Chatrace asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chatrace holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POS (Lite) has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

POS (Lite) ships an update every 2 weeks, Chatrace fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | POS (Lite) | Chatrace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pos-lite/id1624703290/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatrace/id6473752068/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 141 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535166354) | [Chatrace](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719683680) |

## What reviewers say

### POS (Lite)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pos-lite/id1624703290)

Manage your shop's point of sale system with this app. It allows for category and product management, as well as purchase order and sale tracking. A monthly subscription is required for full functionality.

**Highlights:** Point of Sale system management, Category management, Product management, Purchase order tracking, Sale management

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Device Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Device Monthly-30 Days Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| 2 Device Monthly Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| 2 Device Monthly-30 Days Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Basic Month Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Business One Month Plan | $29.99 | per month |
| 3 Devices Monthly Plan | $29.99 | per month |
| 3 Devices Monthly-30 Days Plan | $29.99 | per month |
| 4 Devices Monthly Plan | $39.99 | per month |
| 4 Devices Monthly-30 Days Plan | $39.99 | per month |
| One Month Premium Plan | $44.99 | per month |
| 5 Devices Monthly Plan | $49.99 | per month |
| 5 Devices Monthly-30 Days Plan | $49.99 | per month |
| 1 Device Yearly Plan | $119.99 | per year |
| 1 Device Yearly-365 Days Plan | $119.99 | per year |
| 2 Devices Yearly Plan | $179.99 | per year |
| 2 Devices Yearly-365 Days Plan | $179.99 | per year |
| One Year Basic Plan | $194.99 | per year |
| One Year Business Plan | $289.99 | per year |
| 3 Devices Yearly Plan | $359.99 | per year |
| 3 Devices Yearly-365 Days Plan | $359.99 | per year |
| One Year Premium Plan | $449.99 | per year |
| 4 Devices Yearly Plan | $479.99 | per year |
| 4 Devices Yearly-365 Days Plan | $479.99 | per month |
| 5 Devices Yearly Plan | $599.99 | per year |
| 5 Devices Yearly-365 Days Plan | $790.00 | per year |


### Chatrace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatrace/id6473752068)

Streamline business communication and management with a unified inbox for all customer chats and internal collaboration. Efficiently manage orders, appointments, and notifications through a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Unified customer chat inbox, Team collaboration and assignment, Integrated order management, Appointment handling, Customizable notifications, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is POS (Lite) free?

POS (Lite) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Chatrace free?

Chatrace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, POS (Lite) or Chatrace?

Chatrace is rated higher. POS (Lite) averages 3.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Chatrace averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do POS (Lite) or Chatrace have ads?

Neither POS (Lite) nor Chatrace shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, POS (Lite) or Chatrace?

POS (Lite) ships an update every 2 weeks, and Chatrace fortnightly. Most recently, POS (Lite) was updated on September 17, 2026 and Chatrace on September 23, 2026.

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