Comparison

VelaPOS HQ vs EBS SimpleManager

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

Head to head
About

VelaPOS HQ

Features
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VelaPOS HQ is the companion app for businesses using the VelaPOS system. Stay connected to your operations on the go with real-time access to sales, inventory, and reports.

About

EBS SimpleManager

Streamline retail and inventory management with a mobile solution for price updates, stock tracking, receiving, and label printing. Manage electronic shelf labels and employee hours directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Direct price management with barcode scanning
  • Complete inventory tracking and control
  • Efficient receiving and purchase order processing
  • On-demand label printing with Zebra integration
  • Electronic shelf label (ESL) management
  • Employee payroll and time tracking
Features
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Transform Your Retail Operations with EbsManager EbsManager is the complete mobile solution for retail and inventory management, designed to streamline your store operations directly from your iPhone or iPad. Whether you're managing inventory, processing receiving, or printing labels, EbsManager puts powerful tools at your fingertips. KEY FEATURES: Direct Price Management: • Quick price updates with barcode scanning • Instant price changes on the floor • Real-time product lookup and editing Inventory Control • Complete inventory tracking and management • Create and edit inventory sessions • Barcode scanning for fast data entry • Track stock levels accurately Receiving & Purchase Orders • Process vendor receiving efficiently • Create and manage purchase orders • Handle vendor returns seamlessly • Track order history Label Printing • Create professional labels on-demand • Zebra printer integration via Bluetooth • Choose from custom label templates • Print directly from mobile device ESL Management • Electronic shelf label integration • Update pricing across your store • Manage ESL devices remotely Payroll Tracking • Monitor employee hours • Payroll management tools • Time tracking capabilities Advanced Features • Multiple barcode scanning options for fast product lookup • Bluetooth LE printer connectivity • Secure login and authentication • Intuitive, modern interface • Works on iPhone and iPad Note: This app only works when connected to the same local network as your store's EBS POS. Remote login is not available with SimpleManager. A Demo Mode is available in the Settings page.

Screenshots

VelaPOS HQ4 screens
EBS SimpleManager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: VelaPOS HQ at every 4 days against EBS SimpleManager's every 10 days. 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

VelaPOS HQ ships an update every 4 days, EBS SimpleManager every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
VelaPOS HQ versus EBS SimpleManager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVelaPOS HQEBS SimpleManager
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCloudPOSEBS POS

In-app purchases

None

VelaPOS HQ

No in-app purchases

None

EBS SimpleManager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VelaPOS HQ free?
VelaPOS HQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EBS SimpleManager free?
EBS SimpleManager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VelaPOS HQ or EBS SimpleManager have ads?
Neither VelaPOS HQ nor EBS SimpleManager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VelaPOS HQ or EBS SimpleManager?
VelaPOS HQ ships an update every 4 days, and EBS SimpleManager every 10 days. Most recently, VelaPOS HQ was updated on September 9, 2026 and EBS SimpleManager on September 22, 2026.

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