# ShoWorks™ vs Square

ShoWorks™ and Square both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ShoWorks™'s written reviews are positive against 34% of Square's. Square's advantage is ratings volume (4.2K vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Square has 4.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ShoWorks™'s written reviews are positive against 34% of Square's.

ShoWorks™ ships an update every 4 weeks, Square every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShoWorks™ | Square |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showorks/id490701417/reviews)** | [4.3 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square-restaurants-pos/id1346862885/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 34.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 163 MB | 775 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.1 |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gladstone Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/483397162) | [Block, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/335393791) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Square

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square-restaurants-pos/id1346862885)

Manage your restaurant's front and back-of-house operations with a powerful point-of-sale system. Handle orders, customize menus, accept payments, and gain insights from real-time sales reports. Designed for dining in, takeout, and online orders.

**Highlights:** Order and payment processing, Customizable online ordering site, Menu management, Flexible payment acceptance, Offline payment capability, Floor plan customization, Real-time sales reports

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Excellent for restaurants
- 🚀 Seamless integration
- 🚀 Great POS system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant issues with updates
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Unreliable performance
- 🔍 Poor UI design
- 🔍 Lacking important restaurant features

**Reported bugs**

- Orders not processing correctly
- Transactions not completing
- Inventory updates not syncing
- Shift reports not printing properly
- Card reader disconnection issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to split items across checks
- Hold/save orders functionality
- Improved inventory management
- Better reporting and analytics
- Mobile app for managing the restaurant


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShoWorks™ free?

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

### Is Square free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ShoWorks™ or Square?

ShoWorks™ is rated higher. ShoWorks™ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Square averages 4.3 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do ShoWorks™ or Square have ads?

Neither ShoWorks™ nor Square shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShoWorks™ or Square?

ShoWorks™ ships an update every 4 weeks, and Square every 6 days. Most recently, ShoWorks™ was updated on November 6, 2026 and Square on November 6, 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.*