Comparison

iVend POS vs NetScore 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

NetScore POS

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NetScore Mobile Point of Sale (POS) provides a powerful application that supports customer facing sales leverag- ing the power of the NetSuite ERP solution. The flexibility of the cloud-based solution provides an ideal tool for use in trade shows sales, front counter opera- tions, mobile retail applications, and showroom environments. Leveraging leading technologies such as the IOS operating platforms, gives users a wide variety of devices to choose from for running the solution. Bluetooth scanners allow for leveraging barcode technology to quickly process orders. Real time access to inven- tory, customer information, and other critical sales data, give sales personnel the tools needed to efficiently process trans- actions. Payment options include credit cards, cash, check, and billing the custom- ers account. Receipts, invoices, and other customer communications can be emailed via the NetSuite backend solution. Benefits : Flexible Deployment Customers can choose from in store terminals, mobile tablets, or handheld devices to meet a variety of deployment requirements. Bluetooth scanners, wireless printers, and Square readers expand the capabilities of the solution. Multi-purpose Use The solution provides POS support for trade shows, mobile sales staff, front counter / retail operations, and showroom applications. Real-time NetSuite Integration The built for NetSuite solution fully integrates with your backend system to instantly create orders, leverage pricing structures, provide real-time inventory status, transfer inventory, process returns and much more. Instant Communications Receipts, order statuses, invoices, and other email-based communications are available to keep your customers up to date. Features : Flexible Payment Methods Payments can be processed immediately through credit card processing using a Square reader. Also supports debit cards, gift cards, Apple Pay and Square Payments. Cash Drawer Management Cash drawer management allows you to track cash sales using a starting balance and cash on hand for end of day balancing. Cloud Based Solution As a cloud solution, the application can be used anywhere your mobile device can get access to WIFI or a cellular connection to the Internet. Installs Quickly and Easily The mobile application can be downloaded from the Apple App Store. Setup is easy and user-friendly. Full Integration with NetSuite Financials Leverages NetSuite financials for revenue recognition, financial reporting, and billing.

Screenshots

iVend POS4 screens
NetScore POS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: iVend POS at 3 against NetScore POS's —. NetScore POS's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price and in-app purchases 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iVend POS versus NetScore POS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriVend POSNetScore POS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB19 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCitiXsys TechnologiesRaj Kellampalli

In-app purchases

None

iVend POS

No in-app purchases

None

NetScore POS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iVend POS free?
iVend POS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NetScore POS free?
NetScore POS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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