# iProcess vs ShelfPerks Merchant

The clearest difference is rating: ShelfPerks Merchant at 5.0 against iProcess's 3.1. iProcess's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (30 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShelfPerks Merchant sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month. iProcess asks for nothing beyond the download.

ShelfPerks Merchant holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iProcess has 30 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iProcess ships an update every 2 months, ShelfPerks Merchant every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iProcess | ShelfPerks Merchant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iprocess/id405360500/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfperks-merchant/id1484920942/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 48.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gateway Processing Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/405360503) | [2497 Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484920941) |

## What reviewers say

### iProcess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iprocess/id405360500)

Process credit card transactions securely and easily from your mobile device. This point of sale app supports swiped, keyed, and chip transactions, and offers features like transaction history, refunds, and automated tax application.

**Highlights:** Process swiped, keyed, and chip transactions, View transaction history, Refund and void transactions, Automatic tax rate application, Accept customer signatures, Email receipts, Customer Vault management

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Lightning quick
- 👍 Very intuitive
- 👍 Gets the job done
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great simple app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Customer Vault not working correctly with iOS
- 🐛 Unable to use customer signature
- 🐛 No date or time stamp on receipts
- 🐛 Awful connectivity issues
- 🐛 Application always fails to connect

**Reported bugs**

- Customer Vault not working with iOS
- App crashes when swiping cards
- App crashes when completing transactions
- Terminal ID Missing and Transaction Key Missing errors
- Connectivity issues, app fails to connect to reader

**Requested features**

- Add date and time stamp to receipts
- Improve connectivity and reduce error messages
- Allow adding tips in the payment process
- Enable landscape mode on iPad
- Improve visibility and usability of the tip option


### ShelfPerks Merchant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfperks-merchant/id1484920942)

This comprehensive retail management solution streamlines operations with an advanced POS, inventory control, and seamless payment processing. It offers features like self-checkout, data-driven insights, and flexible receipt options to boost store efficiency and profitability.

**Highlights:** Advanced POS System, Smart Inventory Management, Seamless Payment Processing, Self-Checkout Technology, Data-Driven Insights, Digital and Print Receipts

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly | $139.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $299.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iProcess free?

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

### Is ShelfPerks Merchant free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iProcess or ShelfPerks Merchant?

ShelfPerks Merchant is rated higher. iProcess averages 3.1 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while ShelfPerks Merchant averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do iProcess or ShelfPerks Merchant have ads?

Neither iProcess nor ShelfPerks Merchant shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iProcess or ShelfPerks Merchant?

iProcess ships an update every 2 months, and ShelfPerks Merchant every 3 months. Most recently, iProcess was updated on October 22, 2026 and ShelfPerks Merchant on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*