# PayPal POS (ex Zettle) vs ShoWorks™

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShoWorks™ at 100% against PayPal POS (ex Zettle)'s 50%. ShoWorks™ also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.2). PayPal POS (ex Zettle)'s advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ShoWorks™ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PayPal POS (ex Zettle) has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of PayPal POS (ex Zettle)'s written reviews are positive against 100% of ShoWorks™'s.

PayPal POS (ex Zettle) ships an update every 3 weeks, ShoWorks™ every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PayPal POS (ex Zettle) | ShoWorks™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paypal-pos-ex-zettle/id447785763/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showorks/id490701417/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 159 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PayPal, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/283646712) | [Gladstone Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/483397162) |

## What reviewers say

### PayPal POS (ex Zettle)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paypal-pos-ex-zettle/id447785763)

This app allows businesses to accept in-person payments via card, contactless, and e-wallets. It also helps manage inventory, track sales with reports, and create staff accounts. Integrations are available for accounting, e-commerce, and specific industries.

**Highlights:** Accept card and contactless payments, Inventory management, Sales tracking and reporting, Staff account creation, Customizable receipts, Tap to Pay functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 User friendly
- 🚀 Smooth interface
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient
- 🚀 Reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant logout issues
- 🐛 Connectivity problems
- 🐛 Delivery issues
- 🐛 Difficult to set up
- 🐛 Unreliable hardware

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after update
- Constant update notifications despite updating
- Inability to login
- Inability to access money for days
- Zettle staff can access all past PayPal invoices

**Requested features**

- Auto file delivery after invoice payment
- Repeat payments (easy tips) in USA
- Dark mode
- Ability to categorize products
- Ability to apply tax rate to all products at once


### ShoWorks™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showorks/id490701417)

This companion app streamlines event management for fairs and livestock shows. It allows for easy check-in, judging, and updating of exhibits by syncing with desktop software. Utilize your device's camera for quick scanning and efficient data management.

**Highlights:** Entry management for events, Check-in and judge exhibits, Syncs with desktop software, Barcode scanning via camera, Kiosk check-in functionality, Animal weigh-in and placing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PayPal POS (ex Zettle) free?

PayPal POS (ex Zettle) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ShoWorks™ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PayPal POS (ex Zettle) or ShoWorks™?

ShoWorks™ is rated higher. PayPal POS (ex Zettle) averages 3.2 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while ShoWorks™ averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do PayPal POS (ex Zettle) or ShoWorks™ have ads?

Neither PayPal POS (ex Zettle) nor ShoWorks™ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PayPal POS (ex Zettle) or ShoWorks™?

PayPal POS (ex Zettle) ships an update every 3 weeks, and ShoWorks™ every 4 weeks. Most recently, PayPal POS (ex Zettle) was updated on November 2, 2026 and ShoWorks™ on November 1, 2026.

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