# Lightspeed Pocket (S) vs TCGenie

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Lightspeed Pocket (S) at 6.5K against TCGenie's 1. TCGenie's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

TCGenie holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightspeed Pocket (S) has 6.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightspeed Pocket (S) | TCGenie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightspeed-pocket-s/id458068095/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcgenie/id6786526842/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ShopKeep.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/434906092) | [NICHOLAS WILLIAMS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786526844) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightspeed Pocket (S)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightspeed-pocket-s/id458068095)

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:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient app to monitor business
- 💡 Useful for checking transactions and employee activities
- 👍 User-friendly and informative

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable, crashes frequently
- 🔒 Shady billing practices, hidden fees
- 🔍 Limited features, lacking important functionality
- 🤖 Poor customer support, unresponsive to issues

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### TCGenie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcgenie/id6786526842)

This app streamlines trading card sales with its all-in-one point-of-sale and inventory management. It allows vendors to scan items, access real-time pricing, build invoices, and track inventory, syncing with marketplaces for efficient business operations.

**Highlights:** Scan cards, slabs, and sealed products, Real-time pricing from market and sales, Build and send invoices with payment links, Track inventory and sync to marketplaces, Grading prep and value estimates

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightspeed Pocket (S) free?

Lightspeed Pocket (S) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TCGenie free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lightspeed Pocket (S) or TCGenie?

TCGenie is rated higher. Lightspeed Pocket (S) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while TCGenie averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Lightspeed Pocket (S) or TCGenie have ads?

Neither Lightspeed Pocket (S) nor TCGenie shows ads.

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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.*