Chowbus POS vs OwnMenu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chowbus POS
This all-in-one restaurant point-of-sale system offers innovative solutions to save time and money. It aims to reduce labor expenses and boost business growth with exceptional customer service and 24/7 onsite support.
- Reduces labor expenses
- Boosts business growth
- 24/7 onsite support
- Onsite installation and training
- Customizable restaurant solutions
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Chowbus POS products are specifically designed for the ever-changing restaurant industry. Embrace the current situation with innovative solutions, aiming to save you both time and money. Save Your Time and Cost We'll help reduce your monthly labor expenses by over $8,000 and boost your business growth by 25%. No.1 in Customer Service We offer onsite POS installation and training, as well as 24/7 onsite support with a response time of just 30 minutes. Custom Solutions for Restaurants We specialize in providing tailor-made solutions to meet the unique needs of restaurants, regardless of their size or cuisine.
OwnMenu
Streamline restaurant operations with this comprehensive management tool. Easily control menus, track incoming orders, and monitor sales performance from any location. Designed for owners and staff to enhance efficiency and control.
- Menu management
- Order tracking
- Sales monitoring
- Remote access
- Staff management
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Take full control of your restaurant with OwnMenu Manager — the all-in-one app designed for restaurant owners and staff to easily manage menus, track orders, and monitor sales from anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: OwnMenu at 5.0 against Chowbus POS's 3.3. OwnMenu also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
OwnMenu holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.
Chowbus POS ships an update every 2 months, OwnMenu every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chowbus POS | OwnMenu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 278 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chowbus, Inc. | Ownmenu INC |
Customer experience
Chowbus POS
OwnMenu
In-app purchases
Chowbus POS
No in-app purchases
OwnMenu
No in-app purchases
