Comparison

PocketTouch vs Aztec iServe

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

Head to head
About

PocketTouch

This handheld software streamlines order taking for hospitality businesses, allowing staff to record orders directly from tables or queues. It integrates with EPoS systems to send orders to the kitchen, improving customer experience and operational efficiency.

Highlights
  • Handheld order taking
  • Paperless solution
  • Direct kitchen order transmission
  • Improved table turnover
  • Reduced order mistakes
  • Demo mode available
Features
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Please Note: The PocketTouch application is to be used as companion software alongside ICRTouch TouchPoint, touch screen till EPoS software. It is designed to be configured by Authorised Partners of ICRTouch products and used by licensed businesses. Users of TouchPoint who are not registered to use PocketTouch on the device on which they are installing this app, may use PocketTouch in demo mode only (NB. all PLUs are priced at Β£1). If you would like to evaluate PocketTouch without connecting to a TouchPoint till, we have also included basic demo data for PLU keys and a floorplan. Your Authorised ICRTouch Partner will be able to advise on configuration, licensing terms and methods, as well as supply documentation on using PocketTouch. What is PocketTouch? PocketTouch is an intuitive, hand-held order taking solution for the hospitality industry. Allowing you to raise the bar on customer experience, PocketTouch provides an intelligent paperless solution to taking orders at the table or in the queue line. At the touch of a screen, orders are recorded and processed straight to the heart of your kitchen from the waiting teams’ hand-held ordering device. Using PocketTouch on your Apple device will help you turnover tables quicker, increase order values and reduce mistakes.

About

Aztec iServe

This application provides a streamlined interface for managing orders and processing payments directly from a handheld device. It allows staff to serve customers more efficiently, even when offline, and syncs data once connectivity is restored.

Highlights
  • Take orders remotely
  • Process payments
  • Offline ordering capability
  • Increase transaction speed
  • Suggested ordering for increased spend
  • Enhance staff productivity
Features
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iServe from Zonal delivers a slick user experience for your team, providing them with access to Aztec EPoS functionality on an iPod or iPad. From anywhere in your venue, team members can take orders, print and process payments, providing a superior service to customers. Should Wi-Fi become unavailable, iServe will notify the user but continue to operate for ordering. Once the connection is re-established, offline orders will be submitted to the EPoS network. iServe enables orders to be processed faster and tables turned around quicker, staff visits to the bar and kitchen are reduced leaving your team more time to focus on your customer’s experience. Feature Snapshot β€’ Increase transaction speed β€’ Increase spend per head through suggested ordering β€’ Enhance team productivity and efficiency β€’ Reduce hardware costs β€’ Cost-effective handheld solution ZCF and Aztec are required for iServe. Please refer to the release notes for further information or contact your Zonal representative who can describe the latest versions of both ZCF and Aztec that are available on the latest bundle.

Screenshots

PocketTouch3 screens
Aztec iServe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PocketTouch at 100% against Aztec iServe's 0%. PocketTouch also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PocketTouch ships an update every 2 months, Aztec iServe every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
PocketTouch versus Aztec iServe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketTouchAztec iServe
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews β€” better0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size19 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperICRTouchZonal Retail Data Systems Limited

Customer experience

PocketTouch

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Aztec iServe

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

PocketTouch

No in-app purchases

None

Aztec iServe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PocketTouch free?
PocketTouch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aztec iServe free?
Aztec iServe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PocketTouch or Aztec iServe have ads?
Neither PocketTouch nor Aztec iServe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PocketTouch or Aztec iServe?
PocketTouch ships an update every 2 months, and Aztec iServe every 6 weeks. Most recently, PocketTouch was updated on September 8, 2026 and Aztec iServe on June 4, 2026.

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