Comparison

beplated Operator vs Tikex

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

Head to head
About

beplated Operator

Features
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beplated Operator is the staff app for restaurants running on beplated - take orders tableside, keep the kitchen in sync, and collect payment, all from one device. Built for real service: waiters, chefs, managers, and owners each get a home screen focused on what they need right now. TAKE ORDERS, FAST • Browse the full menu with categories, options, and live availability • Tableside ordering for dine-in, plus walk-in pickup orders • Orders land in the kitchen instantly — no paper, no shouting KITCHEN DISPLAY SYSTEM • Live kitchen board with New, Preparing, and Ready lanes • Station bumping: each station sees exactly the tickets it owns • Automatic ticket printing to assigned station printers GET PAID AT THE TABLE • Tap to Pay on iPhone — accept contactless cards with no extra hardware (powered by Stripe) • Split and defer payments by table and guest, settle up in one tap • Cash handling and printed receipts included ALWAYS IN THE LOOP • Real-time sync: every order, every status, on every device • Push notifications for new orders, ready dishes, and guest pings • Guests can call a waiter from their table — you'll know immediately RECEIPT & KITCHEN PRINTING • Works with Epson ESC/POS receipt printers over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB-C • Automatic printer discovery on your local network • Test prints, custom receipt headers, station assignment RUN THE HOUSE • Owner dashboard with today's revenue, order count, and average ticket • Live ops pulse: active tables and orders in flight • Manage staff roles and kitchen stations right from the app MADE FOR RESTAURANTS • Full iPad support with split-view layouts • Dark mode for dim dining rooms and bright kitchens • Available in English and German • Face ID / Touch ID session lock beplated Operator requires a beplated restaurant account. Your restaurant manager can add you as staff — get started at beplated.com.

About

Tikex

Manage service tickets and work orders for your business. Track jobs, handle customer information, process payments, and monitor inventory. Gain insights into your business performance directly from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Work order creation and tracking
  • Customer management
  • Payment processing
  • Inventory management
  • Business analytics
  • Service ticket management
Features
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Tikex is a complete Point Of Sale (POS) work order and service ticket management app built for service businesses. Create and track tickets/work orders, manage customers, process payments, manage inventory, and view business analytics — all from your phone and/or tablet. Perfect for, but not limited to, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, and other field service businesses. Terms of Service: https://tikex-production.up.railway.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://tikex-production.up.railway.app/privacy

Screenshots

beplated Operator4 screens
Tikex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: beplated Operator at none against Tikex's 10. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Tikex sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $20.00 per month. beplated Operator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

beplated Operator ships an update every 3 weeks, Tikex every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
beplated Operator versus Tikex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterbeplated OperatorTikex
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSamuel OkoroaforNova Digital Ventures LLC

In-app purchases

None

beplated Operator

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Tikex

Subscriptions8
  • Tikex Starter$20.001 Month
  • Pro$50.001 Month
  • Business$119.991 Month
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  • Starter (Annual)$200.001 Year
  • Pro · 6 Months$274.996 Months
  • Enterprise$300.001 Month
  • Pro (Annual)$500.001 Year
  • Business (Annual)$1000.001 Year
One-time2
  • Additional User Seat$25.00
  • 5-Pack User Seats$100.00

Questions

Is beplated Operator free?
beplated Operator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tikex free?
Tikex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do beplated Operator or Tikex have ads?
Neither beplated Operator nor Tikex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, beplated Operator or Tikex?
beplated Operator ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tikex every 2 weeks. Most recently, beplated Operator was updated on September 29, 2026 and Tikex on October 15, 2026.

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