Comparison

Lightspeed Retail (X) vs Zebra Scanner Control

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

Head to head
About

Lightspeed Retail (X)

This iPad point of sale system empowers retailers to manage their business from anywhere. It offers flexible checkout options, enhanced customer service tools, and real-time business insights. Connect with hardware and integrate with other services for a comprehensive commerce solution.

Highlights
  • Mobile checkout
  • Customer management
  • Real-time reporting
  • Sales target tracking
  • Hardware integration
  • Third-party integrations
  • Open API
Features
Read full description

Lightspeed Retail POS is the most powerful and intuitive iPad point of sale system for retail. Designed with a modern and sleek interface that’s as beautiful as your store, Lightspeed Retail POS is the #1 point of sale system that lets you run your business right from your iPad. Join 150,000+ customer locations worldwide who use Lightspeed’s award-winning one-stop commerce platform—no contracts, no commitment necessary. Untether the checkout experience • Move out from behind the counter and take your checkout process to the customer • Speed up the checkout process with Quick Keys and an easy search function • Run various types of promotions and discounts right from the app Serve your customers better • Make selling flexible with layaways, gift cards, on-account sales, and on-the-spot returns • Collect customer details using Lightspeed Retail POS to grow your database and personalize the shopping experience Gain new insights into your business • Access data from anywhere with real-time reporting • Create custom sales, inventory, and customer reports to always have a handle on your retail performance • Manage and track sales targets per store and per team member so everyone can keep improving Enjoy speed and reliability • Delight shoppers with speedy transactions and reduced waiting times in store • Enjoy continuous stable app usage even through your busiest periods Expand the power of your POS • Connect with your own hardware, from barcode scanners to receipt printers • Access powerful capabilities—including Lightspeed Payments and ecommerce—from Lightspeed’s one-stop commerce platform • Integrate with the best solutions in the world, including top accounting software, marketing platforms, and more • Tap into Lightspeed’s open API to create bespoke apps and workflows that suit your business Free onboarding & 24/7 support • Enjoy award-winning customer support from our in-house team that’s available 24/7 • Get the undivided attention of a dedicated account manager • Get free step-by-step articles and resources in our comprehensive Help Center • Watch step-by-step video tutorials to help you navigate and get the most out of your POS Lightspeed Retail is the effortless POS software for busy retailers. You live and breathe retail… and guess what? So do we. We know the unique challenges that brick-and-mortar retailers face, and we’re giving you all the tools you need to run a thriving physical store. Thanks to Lightspeed’s one-stop commerce platform, you can get all the tools to successfully run your business from one powerful solution.

About

Zebra Scanner Control

Connect and manage Zebra cordless scanners with your iPhone or iPad. Control scanner settings, view scanned data, and access asset information remotely via Bluetooth.

Highlights
  • Connect and control scanners via Bluetooth
  • Display scanned barcode data
  • Control LED and beeper
  • Configure scanner settings
  • Query scanner asset information
Features
Read full description

The Zebra Scanner Control app enables Zebra cordless scanners to be connected and controlled by a iPhone/iPad after Bluetooth pairing. Supported Functionality 1. Display scanned bar code data 2. From a iPhone/iPad control the LED, beeper and bar code scanner 3. From a iPhone/iPad perform device configuration such as enable/disable Symbologies 4. From a iPhone/iPad query and display scanner asset information The source code for this app is available within the Zebra Scanner SDK for iOS. https://www.zebra.com/us/en/support-downloads/software/developer-tools/scanner-sdk-for-iOS.html For access to all Zebra’s scanner software tools, go to www.zebra.com/scannersoftware.

Screenshots

Zebra Scanner Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lightspeed Retail (X) at 3.0 against Zebra Scanner Control's 1.0. Lightspeed Retail (X) also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (18% vs 0%). Zebra Scanner Control's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lightspeed Retail (X) holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightspeed Retail (X) has 47 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Lightspeed Retail (X)'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Zebra Scanner Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lightspeed Retail (X) ships an update every 8 days, Zebra Scanner Control every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Lightspeed Retail (X) versus Zebra Scanner Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightspeed Retail (X)Zebra Scanner Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (47 ratings) — better1.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews18.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings47 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size303 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLightspeed Commerce Inc.Zebra Technologies Corporation

Customer experience

Lightspeed Retail (X)

All ratings47 ratings
Positive46.8%
Neutral6.4%
Negative46.8%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive18.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative74.0%

Zebra Scanner Control

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Lightspeed Retail (X)

No in-app purchases

None

Zebra Scanner Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lightspeed Retail (X) free?
Lightspeed Retail (X) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zebra Scanner Control free?
Zebra Scanner Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lightspeed Retail (X) or Zebra Scanner Control?
Lightspeed Retail (X) is rated higher. Lightspeed Retail (X) averages 3.0 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Zebra Scanner Control averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Lightspeed Retail (X) or Zebra Scanner Control have ads?
Neither Lightspeed Retail (X) nor Zebra Scanner Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lightspeed Retail (X) or Zebra Scanner Control?
Lightspeed Retail (X) ships an update every 8 days, and Zebra Scanner Control every 6 months. Most recently, Lightspeed Retail (X) was updated on October 16, 2026 and Zebra Scanner Control on October 14, 2026.

Other comparisons