Comparison

North POS vs Flute Mobile

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

Head to head
About

North POS

This application provides a comprehensive point-of-sale system for businesses to accept various payment types, send invoices, and manage gift cards. It offers flexible pricing and fast funding options, backed by decades of experience in payment processing.

Highlights
  • Accept contactless, EMV, and magstripe payments
  • Send invoices via email or text
  • Sell and accept gift cards
  • Pay-as-you-go or custom pricing
  • Next-day or same-day funding
Features
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To find the perfect payment solution that fits your business needs, go North. Create an account and use the North POS app to: Accept payments of all types - contactless, EMV, magstripe. Send invoices through email or text. Sell and accept gift cards from your customers. Why North? - North has helped businesses accept payments since 1992. - Pay-as-you-go pricing or custom pricing to fit your business needs. - Funding available next day or same day. Download the North POS app, choose optional hardware, and create your North account today.

About

Flute Mobile

Features
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Flute makes it simple to accept credit card payments, issue refunds, and track your transaction history — all from your iPhone. With Tap to Pay on iPhone, you can accept contactless payments right on your device — no extra hardware required. Designed for speed and security, Flute helps you manage your business payments anytime, anywhere. Key features: - Tap to Pay on iPhone: Accept contactless payments including credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and other digital wallets directly on your iPhone — no card reader needed. - Accept payments anywhere: Securely accept in-person payments on the go or in-store using your mobile device. - Refund transactions: Issue full or partial refunds quickly and easily from your phone. - View transaction data: Stay on top of your business with access to detailed transaction history and insights. Flute is the fast, secure way to take payments and keep your business moving forward.

Screenshots

North POS4 screens
Flute Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

North POS and Flute Mobile are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
North POS versus Flute Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNorth POSFlute Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNorth American BancardFlute, LLC

In-app purchases

None

North POS

No in-app purchases

None

Flute Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is North POS free?
North POS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flute Mobile free?
Flute Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do North POS or Flute Mobile have ads?
Neither North POS nor Flute Mobile shows ads.

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