Comparison

Tonic Remote vs Octopus Retail POS+

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

Head to head
About

Tonic Remote

This app enables users of a specific point-of-sale system to remotely monitor store performance and approve transactions. It offers features like SMS alerts for voids, remote manager authorizations, and comprehensive reporting. An account with the associated POS system is required for use.

Highlights
  • Remote store status monitoring
  • Approve voids and comps
  • SMS alerts for transactions
  • Manager authorization
  • Full reporting
  • Time & Attendance tracking
  • Inventory tracking
Features
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Tonic Remote allows Tonic POS customers to view status of their stores as well as approve voids, comps, etc, remotely. Tonic POS allows you to manage your establishment from anywhere, anytime. Features of the system include: + SMS alerts for Voids/high comps + Remote authorizations for manager functionality (comp an item from anywhere in the world) + Full reporting + Time & Attendance + Detailed Inventory Tracking + QB Export for Sales information + Loyalty Program + Delivery Functionality + Property Management System integration + Enterprise Ready + Automatic upgrades every 2 months Start benefiting from Tonic today! (Tonic POS account required to use Tonic Remote)

About

Octopus Retail POS+

This point-of-sale system helps businesses manage sales, track inventory, and monitor operations. It supports various retail types and offers features like customizable promotions, stock transfers, and detailed reporting. Companion apps enhance customer experience and streamline stocktaking.

Highlights
  • Omnichannel sales management
  • Inventory tracking and transfers
  • Customizable sales promotions
  • Detailed revenue and cash reports
  • User access control
  • Web dashboard for backend management
  • Email receipts
Features
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Octopus Retail POS Plus+ The Point of Sale system used by thousands of leading retailers to drive omnichannel sales and customer engagement. Applicable for small businesses and multi-store operations, supporting a wide array of retail sales from high-end apparel to toy stores, electronics stores, spa etc. Sales and Promotions: • Run sales transactions based on Consignment sales, Corporate sales, Price book, Credit note etc. • Customize sales promotions with the Promotions modules and track the results • Returns/exchange item • Email Receipt • Multiple payment methods for one invoice Track inventory: • Transfer stock between outlet • Stock in stock out with file upload • Adjust and balance stock with audited document • Tracking serial numbers and batch Monitor and Manage Your Operations: • Generate reports for revenue, cash collections, voided transactions etc. • Control access by assigning different user groups with different privileges • Web Dashboard is a powerful backend system to track revenue, view reports, create promotion, check inventory, and more Companion Apps: • Customer Display – Allow customers to review their purchases at the check-out counter • Mobile POS – Allow each salesperson to run sales transactions anywhere in the store • Octo Count – Stock take made simpler with our app • Octo Catalog – Showcase your full range of products on a catalog on the iPad

Screenshots

Tonic Remote3 screens
Octopus Retail POS+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tonic Remote at 2.3 against Octopus Retail POS+'s 1.0. Tonic Remote also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). Octopus Retail POS+'s advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 26 months). On price, review sentiment, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tonic Remote holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tonic Remote has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tonic Remote ships an update every 26 months, Octopus Retail POS+ every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tonic Remote versus Octopus Retail POS+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTonic RemoteOctopus Retail POS+
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (6 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB246 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVersiTech Limited Liability CompanyELEOS WEB PTE LTD

Customer experience

Tonic Remote

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Octopus Retail POS+

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Tonic Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Octopus Retail POS+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tonic Remote free?
Tonic Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Octopus Retail POS+ free?
Octopus Retail POS+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tonic Remote or Octopus Retail POS+?
Tonic Remote is rated higher. Tonic Remote averages 2.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Octopus Retail POS+ averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Tonic Remote or Octopus Retail POS+ have ads?
Neither Tonic Remote nor Octopus Retail POS+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tonic Remote or Octopus Retail POS+?
Tonic Remote ships an update every 26 months, and Octopus Retail POS+ every 10 days. Most recently, Tonic Remote was updated on July 8, 2026 and Octopus Retail POS+ on September 24, 2026.

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