LinkPOS vs Restaurant POS system
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LinkPOS
A customizable point-of-sale system designed for businesses. It offers an intuitive interface for cashiers, robust reporting, and offline functionality. Tailor menus and features to create a professional customer experience.
- Customizable menus with categories and items
- Secure interface for application access
- Local and remote sales reporting
- Stand-alone operating mode (offline)
- Bump stations, Order Up screens, Customer Facing Displays
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LinkPOS is an innovative, new and exciting Point of Sale system with all of the functionality you expect along with customizable features that allow you to tailor the system to meet your needs with a professional appearance your customers will admire. Your cashiers will be instantly productive due to the intuitive user interface. Features include: Custom Menus including categories and items. Secure interface for application access. Local and remote sales reporting. Stand-a-lone operating mode when the Internet is not available. Bump stations, Order Up screens, Customer Facing Displays
Restaurant POS system
A free, user-friendly point-of-sale solution for restaurants and cafes. Streamline sales, manage customizable menus, and print receipts easily. Designed for quick setup and continuous improvement based on user feedback.
- Seamless sales management
- Customizable menu options
- Simple receipt printing
- Beginner-friendly setup
- Responsive development with regular updates
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Welcome to SmartCore, the user-friendly and efficient point-of-sale solution designed specifically for the dynamic needs of restaurants and cafes. Our app is not just easy to use but also completely free, making it the perfect choice for establishments looking to streamline their sales process without the overhead. Key Features: Seamless Sales Management: Effortlessly manage your sales, from order taking to final billing, all in one place. Customizable Menu Options: Easily upload and update your menu. Customize it with photos, names, and enticing descriptions to appeal to your customers. Receipt Printing Made Simple: Compatible with cost-effective ESC/POS printers, SmartCore allows you to print receipts quickly and efficiently, enhancing customer experience. Responsive Development: We are constantly evolving. New features are added regularly based on client feedback - all within a quick two-week turnaround and at no extra cost. Beginner-Friendly Setup: Get started in no time! SmartCore's intuitive design ensures you can set up your POS system with minimal effort. Join the SmartCore family today and elevate your restaurant's service with our tailored POS solution. We're committed to growing with you, adapting to your needs, and ensuring your restaurant's success!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Restaurant POS system at 100% against LinkPOS's 0%. Restaurant POS system also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0). LinkPOS's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Restaurant POS system holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of LinkPOS's written reviews are positive against 100% of Restaurant POS system's.
LinkPOS ships an update fortnightly, Restaurant POS system every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LinkPOS | Restaurant POS system |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Olympus POS | CurrentBlack LLC |
Customer experience
LinkPOS
Restaurant POS system
In-app purchases
LinkPOS
No in-app purchases
Restaurant POS system
No in-app purchases
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