Comparison

Eventini PoS vs PlateCost

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

Head to head
About

Eventini PoS

Features
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Eventini POS turns your iPhone or iPad into a powerful point-of-sale terminal built for food vendors, event providers, and market halls. ACCEPT PAYMENTS ANYWHERE • Tap to Pay on iPhone — accept contactless cards with no extra hardware • Connect Stripe card readers for traditional payment processing • Cash payments with automatic change calculation • Tips collected before charge, shown on every receipt REAL-TIME ORDER MANAGEMENT • Kitchen display with live order tickets and prep timers • Online orders from your Eventini storefront appear instantly on the POS • Shared order numbering across in-person and online channels • Customer names tracked on every order AUTOMATIC REVENUE SPLITS • Organizations set a market rate — their cut is split at the transaction level • Providers receive their payout minus fees automatically via Stripe Connect • Service fees, org fees, tax, and tips all calculated and split in real time • Full transparency — every party sees exactly what they earned BUILT FOR MARKET HALLS & EVENTS • Providers join organizations with a 6-digit code • Each vendor operates their own POS with independent menus and staff • Organizations track revenue across all their vendors from one dashboard • Works in sandbox mode for training and demo purposes FULL MENU MANAGEMENT • Categories, items, variants, modifiers, and combo meals • Photos, dietary tags, and prep time estimates • Toggle items available or unavailable in one tap • Sync your menu to your Eventini online storefront STAFF & SESSION MANAGEMENT • PIN-based login for multiple staff members • Clock in/out with break tracking • Session-level revenue and order reporting • Role-based access (owner, manager, cashier) REPORTING & ANALYTICS • Daily, weekly, and monthly revenue sparklines • Top-selling items and order volume trends • Tax collected, tips earned, service fees tracked • Export-ready transaction history RECEIPTS & CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE • Digital receipts via email • Tip selection with preset percentages or custom amounts • Pre-order and scheduled pickup support for online orders • Reward points earned on every purchase SECURITY • Face ID / Touch ID unlock • PIN-required refunds and discounts • Full audit log of every action • Device registration with 2FA verification Eventini POS is free to download. Payment processing is powered by Stripe. A 5% + $0.30 service fee applies to card transactions.

About

PlateCost

This app helps food businesses calculate ingredient costs, determine optimal menu prices for profitability, and manage recipes efficiently. It offers features like unit conversions and iCloud backup for seamless operation.

Highlights
  • Recipe cost calculation
  • Smart pricing with markup
  • Ingredient cost tracking
  • Unit conversions
  • Recipe organization
  • iCloud backup
Features
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PlateCost is the easiest way for restaurants, chefs, and food businesses to calculate food costs, manage recipes, and maximize profits. Whether you run a restaurant, food truck, or catering business, PlateCost helps you understand exactly how much each dish costs and how to price it for profitability. KEY FEATURES: • Recipe Cost Calculator Easily calculate the true cost of every dish based on ingredient pricing and quantities. • Smart Pricing with Markup Set your desired profit margin and instantly calculate the perfect menu price. • Ingredient Management Track ingredient costs and update pricing in seconds. • Unit Conversions Automatically convert between units like pounds, ounces, tablespoons, and more. • Recipe Organization Keep all your recipes organized and easy to access in one place. • iCloud Backup Securely store and access your data across your devices. • Clean, Professional Interface Built for speed and simplicity so you can focus on your business. PlateCost is built for restaurant owners, chefs, and anyone serious about controlling food costs and increasing profits. Download PlateCost today and take control of your numbers. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://platecost.metryenterprises.com/privacy

Screenshots

Eventini PoS4 screens
PlateCost4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Eventini PoS at none against PlateCost's 2. Eventini PoS also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price and ads 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. PlateCost sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Eventini PoS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Eventini PoS versus PlateCost: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEventini PoSPlateCost
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEventiniMetry Enterprises

In-app purchases

None

Eventini PoS

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PlateCost

Subscriptions2
  • PlateCost Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • PlateCost Pro Annually$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Eventini PoS free?
Eventini PoS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlateCost free?
PlateCost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Eventini PoS or PlateCost have ads?
Neither Eventini PoS nor PlateCost shows ads.

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