Bistro POS Core vs MI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bistro POS Core
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Bistro POS Core — the all-in-one system to run your entire business Not just a cash register, but a complete store-management system that brings your front counter and back office together in one place. Built for restaurants, cafés, and retail shops that want serious power with everyday simplicity. ■Point of Sale • Fast checkout with half-half menu support • Print receipts and slips to your printer • Works even without internet — keep selling without interruption ■Multi-channel payments • Cash, credit/debit cards via Stripe • Multiple QR payment options • Automatic fees and tax calculation ■Inventory & ingredients • Track products, ingredients, and units • Record purchases and incoming deliveries • Analyze stock movement ■Back office • Real-time dashboard and financial reports • Customer management • Create promotions and discounts • Manage staff with role-based access control (RBAC) ■Smart AI assistant • Scan receipts and orders with AI • Ask about sales and store data in natural language • Automatic item matching ■Connect multiple devices in-store • Turn one POS into the hub and let other devices connect over your in-store Wi-Fi • Sync data across devices in real time — no cloud required ■Secure & backed up • Back up your data to Google Drive • Your data stays in your hands ■Available in 10 languages Thai, English, Vietnamese, Hindi, Malay, Indonesian, Portuguese (Brazil), Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong), Tagalog, and Japanese Start for free, with subscription tiers that grow with your business. Download Bistro POS Core today and run your whole shop from one app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.csmasoft.com/privacy-policy
MI
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MI-PAL — Your Digital Workplace MI-PAL is a digital workplace platform designed to bring employees, services, information, and support together in one convenient and secure place. It simplifies everyday workplace interactions by providing access to essential employee services, workplace requests, company information, communication, and support — all through a single digital experience. With MI-PAL, employees can manage their daily workplace needs, access relevant services and resources, stay connected with company updates, and easily communicate with the appropriate support functions. An AI-powered workplace assistant also provides quick and convenient access to company-related information, policies, and guidance. The platform is designed to make workplace processes simpler, faster, more accessible, and more connected, while providing employees with a consistent digital experience across the organization. MI-PAL is securely accessible using company credentials and is available to employees with an active company account.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MI at none against Bistro POS Core's 5. 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
Both are free to download. Bistro POS Core sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MI asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bistro POS Core | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jaturon Netthonglang | Misr Italia |
In-app purchases
Bistro POS Core
- Bistro AI Basic – Monthly$2.991 Month
- Bistro AI Pro – Monthly$22.991 Month
- Business$2.99
- Business + WLAN$9.99
- Half-Half$9.99
MI
No in-app purchases









