# SalesStrat vs Spots POS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SalesStrat at none against Spots POS's 19. SalesStrat also leads on iOS requirement (13.6 vs 17.6). Spots POS's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 17 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spots POS sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $44.99 per month. SalesStrat asks for nothing beyond the download.

SalesStrat ships an update every 17 months, Spots POS every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SalesStrat | Spots POS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Size | 17 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Strategic Business Solutions, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629956603) | [Repair Spots Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/334101928) |

## What reviewers say

### SalesStrat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salesstrat-value-capture-tool/id1629956601)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Spots POS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spots-pos-retail/id6480575538)

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Essential | $44.99 | per month |
| Basic 1 Shop Plan Monthly | $44.99 | per month |
| Pro | $64.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 Shop Plan Monthly | $64.99 | per month |
| Essential | $89.99 | per month |
| Basic 2 Shop Plan Monthly | $89.99 | per month |
| Pro | $129.99 | per month |
| Premium 2 Shop Plan Monthly | $129.99 | per month |
| Basic 3 Shop Plan Monthly | $134.99 | per month |
| Essential | $144.99 | per month |
| Pro | $194.99 | per month |
| Premium 3 Shop Plan Monthly | $194.99 | per month |
| Corporate 2 Shop Plan Monthly | $198.99 | per month |
| Corporate 3 Shop Plan Monthly | $299.99 | per month |
| Essential | $499.99 | per year |
| Pro | $699.99 | per year |
| Corporate 1 Shop Plan Yearly | $999.99 | per year |
| 200 Text messaging credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Text messaging credits | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SalesStrat free?

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

### Is Spots POS free?

Spots POS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do SalesStrat or Spots POS have ads?

SalesStrat shows ads; Spots POS does not.

### Which is updated more often, SalesStrat or Spots POS?

SalesStrat ships an update every 17 months, and Spots POS every 9 days. Most recently, SalesStrat was updated on October 27, 2026 and Spots POS on October 24, 2026.

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