SmartCafe OrderManager vs CoreBusiness
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartCafe OrderManager
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Ordermanager ist eine Bestell-App in Verbindung mit SmartCafe. Bestellungen können am Tisch einfach und schnell aufgenommen und abgerechnet werden. Die Kommunikation erfolgt über einen Webserver, so dass auch Bestellungen außerhalb des WLANs erfolgen können (z.B. Biergarten etc.) Sollte keine Verbinung bestehen, werden die Aufträge zwischengespeichert.
CoreBusiness
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CoreBusiness – The smart ordering app for restaurants and retail CoreBusiness is the intuitive iOS app for anyone who wants to enter, manage, and process orders quickly and easily. Whether you’re running a bar or a waitstaff service – CoreBusiness adapts to your workflow. With a simple toggle, you can switch between modes and enter orders by table. Here’s what CoreBusiness can do: Manage items in clear groups and add them to the order with a single tap Prices are calculated automatically and displayed clearly Direct printing to Epson TM receipt printers via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth Complete analysis of all receipts with total sales CSV import / export for quick item management Works completely offline – no cloud, no subscriptions, no data sharing CoreBusiness runs directly on your iPhone—fast, reliable, and exactly as you need it. Multilingual: German, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish! IMPORTANT: Please be sure to follow all applicable state laws before use! The app simply replaces pen and paper. It's not a real cash register
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartCafe OrderManager at none against CoreBusiness's 2. SmartCafe OrderManager also leads on iOS requirement (13.2 vs 17.6). CoreBusiness's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). 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
Both are free to download. CoreBusiness sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SmartCafe OrderManager asks for nothing beyond the download.
SmartCafe OrderManager ships an update every 2 months, CoreBusiness every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartCafe OrderManager | CoreBusiness |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 138 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | blue image GmbH | ARGE DDV Fiona Spiegelhofer KG |
In-app purchases
SmartCafe OrderManager
No in-app purchases
CoreBusiness
- Buy CoreBusiness2 variants$44.99
Questions
Is SmartCafe OrderManager free?
Is CoreBusiness free?
Do SmartCafe OrderManager or CoreBusiness have ads?
Which is updated more often, SmartCafe OrderManager or CoreBusiness?
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