Comparison

Lightspeed Pocket (S) vs NuORDER 4.0

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

Head to head
About

Lightspeed Pocket (S)

This app provides real-time business insights for retailers using Lightspeed Retail POS (S). Monitor sales, cashflow, and employee performance across multiple store locations. Receive timely notifications to address critical business needs and ensure stable operation.

Highlights
  • Multi-location management
  • Real-time sales reporting
  • Cashflow monitoring
  • Sales target tracking
  • Employee clock-in/out tracking
  • Top-selling item identification
  • Push notifications
Features
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Lightspeed Pocket is only available for businesses that use Lightspeed Retail POS (S). It is not available for new customers. Gain new insights into your business • Add as many store locations as you want and switch between them with ease • Access sales data from anywhere with real-time reporting • Monitor your registers and cashflow to always have a handle on your retail performance • Manage and track sales targets per store and per team member so everyone can keep improving • See which employees clock in and out and spot your top-selling items Enjoy speed and reliability • Receive push notifications when your store needs attention • Enjoy continuous stable app usage, even during your busiest periods Lightspeed Retail is the powerful, easy-to-use POS software for busy retailers like you. With Lightspeed’s one-stop commerce platform, you’ll have everything you need to run your business from one incredible platform. Simplify. Scale. And provide amazing customer experiences. That’s the power of Lightspeed.

About

NuORDER 4.0

This B2B eCommerce platform streamlines wholesale business for brands and retailers. It enables online sales, efficient purchasing, and order management, eliminating manual processes. The mobile app allows for on-the-go sales, product browsing, and order submission with features like barcode scanning and offline capabilities.

Highlights
  • B2B eCommerce platform
  • Wholesale sales rep software
  • Online order creation and submission
  • Product catalog with images and inventory
  • Customer-specific pricing calculation
  • Barcode scanning for order entry
  • Offline mode and two-way sync
Features
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NuORDER by Lightspeed is the leading B2B eCommerce and sales rep software that allows brands and retailers to conduct their wholesale business online. Eliminating the need for pen and paper, NuORDER by Lightspeed’s cloud-based platform empowers brands to sell more in less time and allows retailers to make purchases more effectively. In short, NuORDER by Lightspeed is eCommerce for wholesale. NuORDER 4.0 is your power tool for selling to your wholesale customers at trade shows or on the road: - View product information, available quantities, and high-quality images. - Create and submit orders - online or offline. - Calculate orders automatically with accurate customer-based pricing. - Access for buyers – in addition to brands – to browse products, check inventory, place orders and review the status of orders. - Send customized linesheets, notes, and order forms to buyers. - Barcode scanning directly from mobile device cameras in addition to external Bluetooth scanners to instantly add items to the shopping cart. - Two-way sync between mobile and desktop to ensure that orders are captured, no matter what device is used. - Capture buyer signatures upon order completion. - Save and share draft orders to complete later. - Work in offline mode and then seamlessly sync all your updates once you’re back online.

Screenshots

Lightspeed Pocket (S)4 screens
NuORDER 4.04 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lightspeed Pocket (S) at 4.7 against NuORDER 4.0's 4.3. Lightspeed Pocket (S) also leads on ratings volume (6.5K vs 21) and review sentiment (51% vs 33%). NuORDER 4.0's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lightspeed Pocket (S) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightspeed Pocket (S) has 6.5K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Lightspeed Pocket (S)'s written reviews are positive against 33% of NuORDER 4.0's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lightspeed Pocket (S) ships an update every 2 months, NuORDER 4.0 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Lightspeed Pocket (S) versus NuORDER 4.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightspeed Pocket (S)NuORDER 4.0
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.5K ratings) — better4.3 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews50.7% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings6.5K — better21
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShopKeep.comLightspeed Commerce Inc.

Customer experience

Lightspeed Pocket (S)

All ratings6,521 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive50.7%
Neutral7.2%
Negative42.0%

NuORDER 4.0

All ratings21 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative19.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Lightspeed Pocket (S)

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues after device upgrades
  • Data sync problems, missing/incorrect sales data
  • Bluetooth connectivity problems with card readers
  • App freezes and crashes

Requested features

6 requests
  • Accounting for sales tax
  • Ability to view all clocked-in employees
  • Sales breakdown by register
  • Customizable receipts (logo, etc.)
  • Kitchen display system integration
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  • Customer receipt texting

NuORDER 4.0

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Lightspeed Pocket (S)

No in-app purchases

None

NuORDER 4.0

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lightspeed Pocket (S) free?
Lightspeed Pocket (S) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NuORDER 4.0 free?
NuORDER 4.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lightspeed Pocket (S) or NuORDER 4.0?
Lightspeed Pocket (S) is rated higher. Lightspeed Pocket (S) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while NuORDER 4.0 averages 4.3 from 21 ratings.
Do Lightspeed Pocket (S) or NuORDER 4.0 have ads?
Neither Lightspeed Pocket (S) nor NuORDER 4.0 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lightspeed Pocket (S) or NuORDER 4.0?
Lightspeed Pocket (S) ships an update every 2 months, and NuORDER 4.0 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Lightspeed Pocket (S) was updated on September 22, 2026 and NuORDER 4.0 on September 19, 2026.

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