Comparison

Square Kiosk Lite vs Ai

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

Head to head
About

Square Kiosk Lite

Streamline restaurant operations with a self-serve ordering system. Enhance guest experience by reducing wait times and offering easy customization, while empowering staff to focus on hospitality. Syncs menus instantly and provides sales insights.

Highlights
  • Self-serve guest ordering
  • Menu customization with images
  • Upsell opportunities with paid modifiers
  • Real-time menu updates
  • Integrated payment processing
  • Order management and kitchen sync
  • Brand customization
Features
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Square Kiosk Lite is the line-busting solution for your restaurant that frees up staff to reimagine hospitality. With Square Kiosk Lite: • Increase average check size by offering upgrades to menu items. • Shorten wait times by giving your guests a fast, self-serve way to order. • Put diners in control with easy customization and add-ons. • Keep your front and back of house in sync with menus that update instantly. • See sales by channel, including kiosk, from Square Dashboard. FLEXIBLE SETUP • Compatible with many iPad models (see more below) • For a counter or wall-mounted kiosk, fasten Square Stand hardware directly to a wall or counter • Syncs with both Square POS and Square Restaurant POS. KIOSK FEATURES Menu Customization • Add images for your items and modifiers so your guests can feast with their eyes. • Control which items show based on time of day with time-based menus. • Offer either dine-in or takeout fulfillment options. • Suggest paid modifiers on items for upsell. • Automatically mark items as sold out when an item is 86’d. Brand Customization • Tailor your kiosk with your brand logo and color. • Customize your welcome screen with an inviting image. Integrated Checkout • Let your customers tap or dip with built-in payments. • Offer diners text or email receipts. • Simply pay card-present processing rates on transactions. Order Management • See all your orders, from kiosk or POS, from one place. • Send texts to diners as soon as orders are ready • Integrated with Square KDS or kitchen printers • Update item status from the kitchen to mark as sold out on every kiosk. Get started with Square Kiosk Lite https://squareup.com/us/en/point-of-sale/restaurants/kiosk-software Purchase your hardware today: https://squareup.com/shop/hardware/us/en/products/ipad-pos-stand-mount - Square Stand (USB-C) hardware for Square Kiosk Lite is compatible with most 10.9-inch and 11-inch iPad models, including the following: iPad (A16), iPad (10th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th generation), iPad Air (4th, 5th generation), iPad Air 11-inch (M2, M3). Visit our help center for setup help: https://squareup.com/help/article/8200-square-kiosk

About

Ai

Features
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Introducing our iOS-based POS app, the perfect solution for restaurants, cafes, food trucks, market stalls, and takeaway shops. Our app is designed to provide a streamlined and efficient point of sale experience for your business. Our POS app is part of the Ai-Menu ecosystem, providing you with all the venue management platforms you need, through Ai-Manager web portal. Our app is also equipped to work with LAN printers, Bluetooth printers, USB printers for invoices and dockets, as well as the Linky, Tyro, and new Ai-EFTPOS machine solution for taking integrated EFTPOS payments. With our app, you will be able to efficiently manage your business operations, increase productivity, and provide a seamless experience for your customers. Download our app today and start transforming your business!

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Ai at 13.0 against Square Kiosk Lite's 17.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Square Kiosk Lite versus Ai: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquare Kiosk LiteAi
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS17.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size635 MB76 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBlock, Inc.Ai-Menu Systems

In-app purchases

None

Square Kiosk Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Ai

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Square Kiosk Lite free?
Square Kiosk Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ai free?
Ai is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Square Kiosk Lite or Ai have ads?
Neither Square Kiosk Lite nor Ai shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Square Kiosk Lite or Ai?
Square Kiosk Lite ships an update weekly, and Ai weekly. Most recently, Square Kiosk Lite was updated on November 3, 2026 and Ai on November 3, 2026.

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