Comparison

Serialna vs StarPOS CS

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

Head to head
About

Serialna

This system streamlines customer flow for businesses like hospitals, pharmacies, and restaurants. It uses iPads and a printer to issue tickets, announce numbers, and manage waiting lists, with optional features for large-screen display and email notifications.

Highlights
  • Ticket issuing via iPad
  • Audio announcements for ticket numbers
  • Display of waiting list
  • Printer integration for dual tickets
  • Large screen TV output (in-app purchase)
  • Email notifications for approaching turns (subscription)
Features
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Serialna is easy to use. It only requires iPads and a printer. It is good for a reception desk at hospitals, pharmacies, restaurant, and many other stores! ■Features■ You only need two iPads, a printer, and a wireless router to use this system,and this is a free application. - There is a big button for ticket issuing, and the screen structure is also simple and clear. - Serialna will call the issued ticket numbers by sound guidance. - Announced numbers will be displayed as a list on the screen. - You will use the calling iPad to announce the numbers and check the waiting list. - With autodetection, it is easy to set up the connection between the printer and the iPad. - Serialna can print out two tickets at the same time for one number. You can give one to your customer and hold another one for the management at the reception desk. ■Components■ - One ticket issuing iPad for displaying a ticket issuing button and the ticket numbers. - More than one calling iPads for managing the ticket number list. (Please install Serialna to all using iPads.) - One printer. - One wireless router * iPads will be connected by Wifi and the printer will be connected by Ethernet LAN. ■Supported Printers■ - BIXOLON SRP-F310 - CITIZEN CT-S651(Choose the one with Ethernet LAN) - EPSON TM-m30 - EPSON TM-T70-i - EPSON TM-T88V(Choose the one with Ethernet LAN) - EPSON TM-T88V-i - STAR MICRONICS FVP10 series(Choose the one with Ethernet LAN) * Prepare roll paper of 80 mm width. * The company names and product names are registered trademarks. ■Request Information on TV(In-App Purchase)■ Using iPad’s TV output function, the request page can be displayed on a large screen TV. - Price  $79.99   ■Call by E-Mail(In-App Purchase)■ Call by E-Mail feature notifies when their turn is approaching by e-mail. - Price of Subscription  $24.99/month  $233.99/year(Free 3-month trial)  We will charge to your iTunes account.  Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.  We will charge you within 24 hours after the end of the current period if you continue to join the service.  Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication.  Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase.  You will not be able to cancel the subscription once activated. - Privacy policy   https://www.nhs.co.jp/en/privacy/ - Terms of the service(Japanese Only)   https://serialna.com/ja/manual/manuals-eula.html

About

StarPOS CS

Features
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StarPOSは、クリーニング店向けiPad用クラウド型POSレジシステムです。 StarPOSは・・・ ---iPadで、持ち運びができるスタイリッシュな受付を可能にします!--- StarPOSはコンパクトなので置き場に困りません.さらに従来型のPOSレジのようにボタンが多い専用キーボードではなく、必要な時に入力パネルが表示される「Just in Panel」形式だから、操作がシンプルで使いやすい、持ち運べる、新しい感覚のレジです。 ---デリバリー機能とも連携します!--- 地図表示や集配管理機能も併せて使用できます。宅配(デリバリー)で使えるPOSレジです。 ---管理機能も充実!--- データはクラウド上に保管しているため、ネット環境があれば、リアルタイムに売上等の情報を把握できます。 ※体験版として、デモアカウントを用いてアプリを使用することができます。 正式に利用するためには、StarPOS利用契約後に発行されるログイン用アカウントが必要となります。 StarPOSには以下の機能が搭載されています。 【会員登録】  新規顧客の会員カードや個人情報を登録します。 【会員検索】 既存顧客を、会員カード・電話番号(下4桁)・名前にて検索できます。 ヒットした顧客情報に関連のある注文情報も確認できます。 【注文登録】 商品やコース、色、オプション、仕上げ日など設定し、注文に必要な情報を登録します。 【注文編集】 登録された注文情報を確認、編集します。 【伝票印刷】 レシートを、レシートプリンタ通して印刷できます。 基本的な動作の流れは以下の通りです。 1.お客様の情報を検索します。 2.商品を選択します。 3.商品の詳細情報(コース・色・オプション)を選択します。 4.仕上げ日と納品方法を選択します. 5.お預り金額を入力します。 6.レシートが発行されます。

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StarPOS CS at none against Serialna's 3. StarPOS CS also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Serialna sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. StarPOS CS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Serialna ships an update every 5 months, StarPOS CS every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Serialna versus StarPOS CS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSerialnaStarPOS CS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNIPPON STEEL Hitachi Systems Solutions, Inc.株式会社ネクストベリー

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Serialna

Subscriptions2
  • Call by E-Mail$24.991 Month
  • Call by E-Mail3 Months trial$239.991 Year
One-time1
  • Request Information on TV$59.99
None

StarPOS CS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Serialna free?
Serialna is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StarPOS CS free?
StarPOS CS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Serialna or StarPOS CS have ads?
Neither Serialna nor StarPOS CS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Serialna or StarPOS CS?
Serialna ships an update every 5 months, and StarPOS CS every 2 months. Most recently, Serialna was updated on September 30, 2026 and StarPOS CS on September 30, 2026.

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