Comparison

Chowbus CFD vs OwnMenu

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

Head to head
About

Chowbus CFD

Features
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The perfect companion to your Chowbus POS system, the Chowbus CFD Customer Display elevates your checkout experience. This app gives your customers a second screen that gives them clear, real-time order details, discounts, and store credits, keeping them informed and engaged throughout their shopping journey. - Display real-time order details, discounts, promotions, and even store credit balances. Keep your customers informed as they check out! - Improve efficiency and ensure a seamless checkout experience by displaying accurate order totals and speeding up payments. - While customers wait, the display can display customized promotions and graphics, turning downtime into an opportunity to increase customer loyalty. — Whether you’re a restaurant, cafe, or chain, we designed Chowbus CFD with one goal in mind—to make your business better. Here’s how: - Easy for everyone: The simple, beautiful design means your team can get started in just 15 minutes. - Manage from anywhere: Manage your business from anywhere, wherever and whenever you’re using your iPad.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Menu management
  • Order tracking
  • Sales monitoring
  • Remote access
  • Staff management
Features
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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.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OwnMenu at every 2 weeks against Chowbus CFD's every 2 months. Chowbus CFD's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chowbus CFD ships an update every 2 months, OwnMenu every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Chowbus CFD versus OwnMenu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChowbus CFDOwnMenu
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB33 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperChowbus, Inc.Ownmenu INC

In-app purchases

None

Chowbus CFD

No in-app purchases

None

OwnMenu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chowbus CFD free?
Chowbus CFD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OwnMenu free?
OwnMenu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chowbus CFD or OwnMenu have ads?
Neither Chowbus CFD nor OwnMenu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chowbus CFD or OwnMenu?
Chowbus CFD ships an update every 2 months, and OwnMenu every 2 weeks. Most recently, Chowbus CFD was updated on September 15, 2026 and OwnMenu on September 28, 2026.

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