Comparison

Cloud Rocket vs General Purpose POS

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

Head to head
About

Cloud Rocket

Features
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Transform your iPad into a powerful Point-of-Sale (POS) system. Cloud Rocket empowers you to manage orders, and customer interactions seamlessly.

About

General Purpose POS

Features
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POS App Local System is a complete point-of-sale solution designed for small businesses, market vendors, cafes, and retail shops. Everything runs locally on your iPad or iPhone — no internet connection, no cloud accounts, and no monthly subscriptions required. SALES & CHECKOUT • Fast product grid with category filters and search • Adjustable cart with quantity controls and item discounts • Multiple tax configurations with VAT-inclusive and exclusive modes • Tip support with preset percentages or custom amounts • Cash tendering with automatic change calculation • Hold and recall orders for busy service RECEIPTS & BIR COMPLIANCE • Professional receipts with store branding • Philippine BIR tax compliance fields (TIN, MIN, Serial Number, Permit, Accreditation) • VAT breakdown: VATable Sales, VAT Amount, VAT-Exempt, Zero-Rated • Print via AirPrint or share as text • Sequential receipt numbering PRODUCT & INVENTORY MANAGEMENT • Full product catalog with photos, SKUs, pricing, and cost tracking • Category organization with custom colors and icons • Real-time stock tracking with low-stock alerts • Stock adjustment history with reason codes • CSV import and export for bulk product management CUSTOMER LOYALTY • Customer database with contact details and purchase history • Built-in loyalty points system • Track spending and reward repeat customers REPORTS & ANALYTICS • Revenue dashboards with daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly views • Top products by revenue • Hourly sales patterns • Export sales data as CSV for accounting PRIVACY FIRST • All data stored locally on your device • No cloud sync, no external servers • We never collect, access, or share your data • Works completely offline BUILT FOR YOUR BUSINESS • Works on iPhone and iPad with adaptive layouts • 19 supported currencies including PHP, USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, and more • Configurable tax rates, discounts, and store settings • Barcode scanning with device camera • Cash drawer session tracking No sign-up. No subscription. No internet. Just a reliable POS system that works.

Screenshots

Cloud Rocket4 screens
General Purpose POS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Cloud Rocket at 13.0 against General Purpose POS's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Cloud Rocket versus General Purpose POS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloud RocketGeneral Purpose POS
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCRAZY CHICKEN RESTAURANT COMPANYAnthony Castor

In-app purchases

None

Cloud Rocket

No in-app purchases

None

General Purpose POS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cloud Rocket free?
Cloud Rocket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is General Purpose POS free?
General Purpose POS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cloud Rocket or General Purpose POS have ads?
Neither Cloud Rocket nor General Purpose POS shows ads.

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