Tip vs OpenPOS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Tip
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Welcome to the easiest way to show appreciation for great service! Our app connects Service Providers and Tippers in a simple, efficient way. With just a quick QR scan, Tippers can instantly leave tips, ratings, and reviews for Service Providers. Every Service Provider has their own unique QR code, making it easy for Tippers to recognize and support them.
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 โ 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 โ 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
Tip and OpenPOS are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tip ships an update every 3 weeks, OpenPOS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tip | OpenPOS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 โ better | 16.4 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 152 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GCEC Trading | SherpaShare, Inc |
In-app purchases
Tip
No in-app purchases
OpenPOS
No in-app purchases








