Comparison

iVend POS vs Mi9 POS

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

Head to head
About

iVend POS

This point-of-sale application provides comprehensive retail management for businesses. It supports online and offline modes, allowing for seamless transaction processing and data synchronization with a central server. Compatible with various hardware, it streamlines sales, refunds, and customer management.

Highlights
  • Online and offline transaction processing
  • Customer and product management
  • Barcode scanning and receipt printing
  • Support for various payment hardware
  • Sales, refunds, and special orders
  • Data synchronization with iVend server
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iVend Mobile POS gives complete Point of Sale functionality for iVend Retail 6.6 on iPhones, iPod Touch and iPads running iOS 11.0 and above. iVend Mobile POS is well suited for retail stores of all sizes. Retailers must be running iVend Retail 6.6 as their enterprise retail server to use iVend Mobile POS as a Point of Sale. iVend Mobile POS connects with iVend Server over WiFi or 3G/ 4G/ LTE in online mode but is also designed to work when there is no network connectivity on an offline mode. iVend Mobile POS is the POS component for iVend Retail Suite that includes Terminal POS, Loyalty management system, eCommerce, mCommerce, Digital Passes and Business Intelligence. Retailers can run iVend Mobile POS independent of any ERP system. Larger retailers can use SAP certified integration for SAP ERP, SAP All-in-One or SAP Business One apart from any other ERP available to retailers. For more information, please visit https://www.ivend.com/ iVend Mobile supports the following hardware: • Wi-Fi Printer with Air Print • Bluetooth Printer: Bixolon: SPP-R300i, Star: SM-S220i, Zebra Printer (IMZ320) • IDTECH Mobile Magstripe Reader - Shuttle • Socket Mobile Scanner CHS 7XI (for Barcode Scanning) • Linea Pro 4 (MSR2DBT) – Printer/Scanner/Magstripe Reader (for iPhone 4 and 4S) • Device Camera (for barcode scanning) • Star Micronics mPOP • KDC 400 - for iPod 4 and iPhone 5 and 5S • Ingenico Pin Pad payment processor • Handpoint Bluepad-50 payment processor • Handpoint Bluepad-500 payment processor for iPhone 5 and 5S • Handpoint Bluepad-500 payment processor for iPhone 5 and 5S Features: Application Mode • Online mode (network connectivity with iVend server): Sync live data for customer and transaction to iVend server and device database get updated on scheduled sync cycle. • Offline mode (no network connectivity with iVend server): Data get sync on scheduled sync cycle if application becomes online on that time. • Setup • Fast Scanning Mode - To add items faster in transaction • Default support of 5 Languages; user can also use his own language using language customization option • Default Product add mode: Product List/Quick Button Panel/Barcode scanning • Transaction receipt printing in 3 different size of paper: A4 receipt, 3" receipt and 2" receipt • Default email settings for email templates • Data Synchronization with iVend server: On specified time interval, on fixed time of the day or manually Transaction Modes • Sale • Refund • Special Order • Special Order Cancellation • Layby • Gift Certificate Sale • Recall suspended transactions • Add new customer • Edit or view existing customer • Search Customer on the basis of: Customer Code, Name, Phone Number or Customer Group • Filter products on the basis of: Product Code, Description, UPC Code, Product Group and Product Category Transaction Operations • Add products by selecting from product list, by scanning barcode, by selecting from quick button panel • Surcharges • Price, discount, quantity and total by items • Display sale level discount, subtotal, tax and net total • Suspend transaction • Void transaction • Specify sale level sales person • Apply sale level discount • Apply coupon • Apply surcharges at sale level • Select loyalty id of customer • Layby plan selection for layby transaction Tender Types • Cash • Credit and Debit Card (only in online mode - gets verified by payment processor) • Check • On Account (only in Online mode - gets verified by iVend server) • Gift Card (only in Online mode - gets verified by iVend server) Transaction Complete • Payment with multiple tenders • Quick cash complete • Display payable amount, paid amount and balance due • Display user information • Print transaction receipt • Email transaction receipt Preview Transaction • List all transactions • Delete suspended transaction by single swipe • Preview selected transaction • Recall suspended transactions

About

Mi9 POS

Features
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Mobile-first point of sale (POS) app enabling our retailers to serve their customers without constraints of stationary POS terminals. This app works alongside and in conjunction with standard Mi9 POS solutions. Key Features: - Modern and intuitive UX Mi9 mobile POS boasts a sleek, contemporary design that's not only modern but also easy to navigate. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to retail, you'll find our interface intuitive and efficient. - Lightning-fast performance Speed is crucial in the retail environment. Our app is engineered for rapid response, enabling you to process transactions swiftly. Keep the checkout line moving and say goodbye to lag and delays. - Offline functionality Don't let internet issues disrupt your business. Because Mi9 POS works offline, network hiccups will not impact the user experience. Once you're back online, all data syncs automatically, ensuring seamless continuity. - Fast product lookups With Mi9 POS, you can filter from hundreds of thousands of products down to what you're looking for with a few taps from your mobile device, keeping business flowing and your customers happy. - Live inventory lookups Manage your inventory with precision. With Mi9 POS you can check stock levels at your current and nearby locations, keeping you and your customers informed. Elevate your retail operations with Mi9 POS. Designed for efficiency, reliability, and ease of use, it's the perfect tool to enhance your business and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Screenshots

iVend POS4 screens
Mi9 POS4 screens

Verdict

The call

iVend POS and Mi9 POS are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
iVend POS versus Mi9 POS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriVend POSMi9 POS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCitiXsys TechnologiesMi9 Business Intelligence Systems Inc

In-app purchases

None

iVend POS

No in-app purchases

None

Mi9 POS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iVend POS free?
iVend POS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mi9 POS free?
Mi9 POS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iVend POS or Mi9 POS have ads?
Neither iVend POS nor Mi9 POS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iVend POS or Mi9 POS?
iVend POS ships an update every 2 months, and Mi9 POS every 2 months. Most recently, iVend POS was updated on October 23, 2026 and Mi9 POS on October 24, 2026.

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