Comparison

Order Entry vs Scribes POS

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

Head to head
About

Order Entry

This iPad-based point-of-sale application provides a comprehensive restaurant management system. It replaces traditional terminals with wireless devices, offering a cloud-based solution for single and multi-unit operators.

Highlights
  • iPad-based point-of-sale
  • Handheld wireless terminals
  • Cloud-based POS system
  • Restaurant management
  • Suitable for single and multi-unit operators
Features
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NorthStar Order Entry is a full-function, iPad-based, point-of-sale application for single and multi-unit restaurant operators. NorthStar Order Entry delivers a complete restaurant POS system with handheld, wireless iPads replacing traditional POS terminals in a true cloud-based POS system. NorthStar Order Entry is a product of Custom Business Solutions, Inc. (CBS) of Irvine, CA.

About

Scribes POS

Features
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Scribes is a comprehensive POS solution that comes with a wide range of features. It is the perfect point of sale app that can turn your iPhone or iPad into a complete POS system. It comes with iWatch support. With the help of the Scribes app, you can manage your point of sale without any hassle. You can record every transaction with ease and keep track of your inventory. Not only that, but you can perform various other business operations on your iPhone or iPad with the help of the Scribes app. Scribes app comes with a built-in cash register and barcode system. You can scan the barcode through your device's camera and also connect the cash drawer and receipt printer. These features allow you to process the transaction quickly and with ease. So, download now and make your iPhone or iPad the perfect point of sale system. Features of Scribes App; • Manage everything from your iPhone or iPad. • View sales, inventory, and profit reports in real-time. • Track markup and margins. • Built-in barcode scanner and cash register. • Restaurant management system. • Ability to connect cash drawer and receipt printer. • Print electronic receipts with ease. • Issue refunds with no hassle. • Ability to accept multiple payment methods. • Track your cash flow with ease. • Update your inventory in real-time with each transaction. • Create different users for salespersons to track their performance individually.

Screenshots

Scribes POS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Order Entry at every 6 weeks against Scribes POS's every 5 months. Scribes POS's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Order Entry ships an update every 6 weeks, Scribes POS every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Order Entry versus Scribes POS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrder EntryScribes POS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (19 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1313.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCustom Business Solutions, Inc.Arab Sea Information System Co

In-app purchases

None

Order Entry

No in-app purchases

None

Scribes POS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Order Entry free?
Order Entry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scribes POS free?
Scribes POS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Order Entry or Scribes POS have ads?
Neither Order Entry nor Scribes POS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Order Entry or Scribes POS?
Order Entry ships an update every 6 weeks, and Scribes POS every 5 months. Most recently, Order Entry was updated on September 26, 2026 and Scribes POS on October 18, 2026.

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