Comparison

AR On vs OpenPOS

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

Head to head
About

AR On

Features
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Solve problems faster with remote support using augmented reality. Enable your remote technician to connect to off-site locations and troubleshoot issues by easily seeing the environment as if they were there. Leverage camera sharing from your mobile device along with interactive augmented reality annotations and two-way communication to troubleshoot, guide, and resolve issues live. Quick Guide: 1. Download and launch AR On-Prem app on your iPhone/iPad. 2. Share the session ID with your remote technician. 3. That’s it! Your technician can now provide the remote support you need! *Technician will need to subscribe AR feature from Splashtop On-Prem license to utilize. *AR feature is supported by Splashtop Gateway v3.28.0+ and Splashtop On-Prem app v3.6.8.0+ Key Features: - Cross-Platform - Bidirectional camera sharing between desktop and mobile - Interactive AR annotations - Two-way VoIP communication - Session recording - Session notes - Freeze frame - Remote turn flashlight on/off - SSO integration - Device management - User management

About

OpenPOS

Features
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OpenPOS Terminal turns your iPad into a powerful point-of-sale system for your restaurant. Receive and manage orders, process card payments, and print receipts — all from one screen. Key Features: - Accept in-person card payments via Stripe Terminal (tap, chip, and swipe) - Receive and manage online orders in real-time - Confirm, prepare, and complete orders with one tap - Open and close tabs for dine-in customers - Print receipts and kitchen tickets to Star and Zebra printers - 86 items and modifier options instantly when you run out - Look up customers by phone number - Works with your OpenPOS storefront and dashboard seamlessly How It Works: Enter your device code to connect your iPad to your OpenPOS location — no account setup needed on the device. Your menu, settings, and orders sync automatically from your OpenPOS dashboard. OpenPOS Terminal is designed for restaurants already using OpenPOS as their cloud POS platform. Set up your store, menu, and payment processing at openpos.ai.

Screenshots

AR On3 screens
OpenPOS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OpenPOS at fortnightly against AR On's every 8 months. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AR On ships an update every 8 months, OpenPOS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
AR On versus OpenPOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAR OnOpenPOS
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSplashtop Inc.SherpaShare, Inc

In-app purchases

None

AR On

No in-app purchases

None

OpenPOS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AR On free?
AR On is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenPOS free?
OpenPOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AR On or OpenPOS have ads?
Neither AR On nor OpenPOS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AR On or OpenPOS?
AR On ships an update every 8 months, and OpenPOS fortnightly. Most recently, AR On was updated on October 18, 2026 and OpenPOS on October 12, 2026.

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