AR On vs OpenPOS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AR On
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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
OpenPOS
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AR On ships an update every 8 months, OpenPOS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AR On | OpenPOS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Splashtop Inc. | SherpaShare, Inc |
In-app purchases
AR On
No in-app purchases
OpenPOS
No in-app purchases









