Comparison

PocketTouch vs TableSense

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

TableSense

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A dedicated companion app for the TableSense table booking system, specifically crafted for restaurateurs and managers. This app focuses on streamlining and managing restaurant bookings with efficiency and ease, offering key functionalities that complement our comprehensive web platform. Current App Features: Today's Booking Activity Overview: Stay in tune with the day's reservation activities. Monitor current bookings in real-time, ensuring you're always updated and ready to accommodate your guests. Access to Full Booking Diary: View your entire reservation history directly from the app. Easily navigate through past, present, and future bookings, making it simple to manage your restaurant's schedule. Responsive Booking Request Management: Handle booking requests on the go. Confirm, adjust, or decline reservations with ease, providing a smooth and efficient booking process for both you and your customers.

Screenshots

PocketTouch3 screens
TableSense4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TableSense at weekly against PocketTouch's every 2 months. PocketTouch's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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, TableSense weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
PocketTouch versus TableSense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketTouchTableSense
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 β€” better16.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size19 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperICRTouchTable Sense Technologies Ltd

In-app purchases

None

PocketTouch

No in-app purchases

None

TableSense

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PocketTouch free?
PocketTouch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TableSense free?
TableSense is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PocketTouch or TableSense have ads?
Neither PocketTouch nor TableSense shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PocketTouch or TableSense?
PocketTouch ships an update every 2 months, and TableSense weekly. Most recently, PocketTouch was updated on October 10, 2026 and TableSense on October 19, 2026.

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