Comparison

beplated Operator vs Maati

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

Maati

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Maati is a business management app built for makers, crafters, and home-based sellers who want a complete picture of their business in one place. Run your checkout with Tap to Pay on iPhone — no card reader required. Track customers, manage your product catalog, log expenses, and send professional invoices, all from your phone. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Accept payments with Tap to Pay on iPhone • Manage products with AI-powered photo descriptions • Track customers and order history • Log expenses and scan receipts automatically • Document your creative process with the built-in Workshop • View sales analytics and payment health at a glance • Export data and generate PDF invoices Whether you're selling at a craft fair, running pop-up events, or managing orders from home, Maati keeps your business organized without the overhead of enterprise software. Using the app requires a subscription. Subscriptions renew automatically each month until canceled. Cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy policy: https://www.maaticeramics.com/app/privacy EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

beplated Operator4 screens
Maati4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: beplated Operator at none against Maati's 3. Maati's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Maati sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. beplated Operator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

beplated Operator ships an update every 3 weeks, Maati every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
beplated Operator versus Maati: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterbeplated OperatorMaati
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSamuel OkoroaforMaati Ceramics Inc.

In-app purchases

None

beplated Operator

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Maati

Subscriptions3
  • Maati Builder$1.991 Month
  • Maati Pro$5.991 Month
  • Maati Studio$14.991 Month

Questions

Is beplated Operator free?
beplated Operator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Maati free?
Maati is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do beplated Operator or Maati have ads?
Neither beplated Operator nor Maati shows ads.
Which is updated more often, beplated Operator or Maati?
beplated Operator ships an update every 3 weeks, and Maati every 6 days. Most recently, beplated Operator was updated on September 29, 2026 and Maati on September 23, 2026.

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