# Ring It Up Universal vs SelBuk

The clearest difference is rating: SelBuk at 4.5 against Ring It Up Universal's 2.7. Ring It Up Universal's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ring It Up Universal sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and SelBuk sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SelBuk holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 71 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Ring It Up Universal's written reviews are positive against 75% of SelBuk's.

Ring It Up Universal ships an update every 5 weeks, SelBuk every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ring It Up Universal | SelBuk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ring-it-up-universal/id293365387/reviews) | **[4.5 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selbuk-invoice-maker-ipa/id406188186/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **71** |
| Positive reviews | 66.8% of reviews | **74.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gonzalo Alvarez Firpi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1097258962) | [Crafty Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/320546449) |

## What reviewers say

### Ring It Up Universal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ring-it-up-universal/id293365387)

This app serves as a portable point-of-sale system for mobile merchants. It allows users to ring up sales, track expenses, and accept payments directly from their device. Customers can receive instant email receipts or invoices, simplifying bookkeeping for businesses on the go.

**Highlights:** Sales and expense tracking, Accept cash and checks, Email receipts and invoices, Inventory management, Reporting features, Quote to sale conversion, Customizable interface

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ★ Advanced to Pro Upgrade | Free | one-time |
| ★ Basic to Advanced Upgrade | Free | one-time |
| ★ Basic to Pro Upgrade | Free | one-time |
| ★ Legacy Customer Pro Upgrade | Free | one-time |
| Ring It Up Advanced | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ring It Up Basic | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ring It Up Pro | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comprehensive POS and invoicing solution
- ⭐ Exceptional customer support and developer responsiveness
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase (no subscription fees)
- 📊 Detailed reporting and analytics features
- 📦 Inventory tracking and management capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Black screen crashes on app launch
- ❌ No active developer support (appears abandoned)
- 🌐 Developer website no longer accessible
- 📧 Unresponsive support email
- ⚠️ Incompatibility with recent iOS updates

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch with black screen
- App won't open after iOS updates
- PDF generation and formatting issues
- Email attachment functionality broken
- Contact selection not working properly

**Requested features**

- PayPal payment integration
- Square payment processing integration
- Authorize.net integration
- Price level customization per customer
- Automatic price assignment to customers


### SelBuk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selbuk-invoice-maker-ipa/id406188186)

Manage inventory, create invoices, and track sales on your iPhone or iPad, even offline. Ideal for businesses on the go, offering features like client routes, multi-user access, and cloud syncing.

**Highlights:** Invoicing and Billing, Inventory Management, Client Routes and Tracking (iPad), Multi-User Access, Cloud Sync and Web Access, Customizable Reports, Offline Operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SelBuk Basic Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| SelBuk Basic Anual | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 📈 Excellent for sales tracking
- 📦 Great for inventory management
- 💡 Comprehensive business tool
- 💰 Affordable for features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes/freezes
- ⚠️ Data loss issues
- 🔄 Slow improvement
- ❌ Difficult to use
- ❓ Unclear instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Application closes unexpectedly
- Does not allow orders or sales with product bonuses
- Errors in the interface
- Does not allow synchronizing orders
- Login issues, email not recognized

**Requested features**

- More than one photo per product
- Higher product limit in free version
- Ability to create master inventory for provider
- More options for reports and organization
- Customizable invoices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ring It Up Universal free?

Ring It Up Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SelBuk free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ring It Up Universal or SelBuk?

SelBuk is rated higher. Ring It Up Universal averages 2.7 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while SelBuk averages 4.5 from 71 ratings.

### Do Ring It Up Universal or SelBuk have ads?

Neither Ring It Up Universal nor SelBuk shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ring It Up Universal or SelBuk?

Ring It Up Universal ships an update every 5 weeks, and SelBuk every 4 months. Most recently, Ring It Up Universal was updated on October 31, 2026 and SelBuk on November 1, 2026.

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