Comparison

Tawk.to vs SonPOS Connect

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

Head to head
About

Tawk.to

This free live chat application enables website owners to monitor and interact with visitors in real-time. It also offers a free, customizable page for communication. The service is entirely free with no hidden costs or spam.

Highlights
  • Live chat with website visitors
  • Visitor monitoring
  • Free customizable page
  • Real-time communication
  • No spam or hidden costs
Features
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tawk.to is a free live chat app that lets you monitor and chat with visitors on your website or from a free customizable page. No catch. No spam. No wares. It's truly free and always will be.

About

SonPOS Connect

Features
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SonPOS Connect turns your iPhone or iPad into a terminal for your SonPOS point-of-sale system. Pair the device to your business by scanning the connection QR code (or entering the address manually) and run SonPOS from the palm of your hand: take orders at the tables, send them to the kitchen and bar, charge payments, and check the floor status — in real time with your business's system. • Connects to your SonPOS server by QR or web address • Ideal for servers, bartenders, and owners on the go • Works on the business's local network and via remote access • Interface in English and Spanish SonPOS Connect is the companion app for SonPOS. It requires a business with SonPOS installed.

Screenshots

Tawk.to4 screens
SonPOS Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

Tawk.to and SonPOS Connect are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Tawk.to versus SonPOS Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTawk.toSonPOS Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (215 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings215 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developertawk.toHAGEN HENRI SONNI VELOZ

Bugs and requests

Tawk.to

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Unreliable notifications
  • Inconsistent chat history
  • Login and logout issues
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
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  • Visitor tracking not working as expected

Requested features

7 requests
  • Dark mode
  • Multilingual support
  • Improved notification system
  • Visitor history and analytics
  • Attachment support in chat
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  • Agent status visibility
  • Customizable branding options

SonPOS Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Tawk.to

No in-app purchases

None

SonPOS Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tawk.to free?
Tawk.to is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SonPOS Connect free?
SonPOS Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tawk.to or SonPOS Connect have ads?
Neither Tawk.to nor SonPOS Connect shows ads.

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