Lightspeed Display (X) vs Sally POS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lightspeed Display (X)
This app provides a customer-facing display for your retail point-of-sale system, allowing customers to view transaction details and provide their contact information. It streamlines the checkout process and enhances customer engagement.
- Customer-facing transaction display
- View line items, tax, and discounts
- Collect customer contact details
- Enable email receipts and marketing sign-ups
- Eliminate data entry errors
- Free onboarding and 24/7 support
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Lightspeed Display is the perfect companion for Lightspeed Retail POS (X-series), offering retailers a customer-facing display using a secondary iPad. To pair, simply enable Lightspeed Display from the Hardware tab in the Lightspeed Retail POS (X-Series) app settings and enter the four-digit Lightspeed Display code into the app. Let customers view key transaction details • Give your customers an overview of the sale as you’re checking out • Use the customer facing sale display to show all line items, sales tax, discounts and more Enable customers to provide their details • Encourage customers to enter their contact details for email receipts, personalized marketing or even to sign-up to your email email list • Eliminate typos or misheard email addresses Lightspeed Display requires iOS 12 and the latest version of Lightspeed Retail POS (X-Series), also available on the App Store. Free onboarding & 24/7 support • Enjoy award-winning and in-house customer support team that’s available 24/7 • 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
Sally POS
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SallyPOS – The Modern POS for Fast, Flexible Hospitality SallyPOS is built for restaurants, cafés, bars, bakeries, and mobile food businesses that need a POS that’s fast, reliable, and effortless to use. It’s designed for real service — quick ordering, clean workflows, instant syncing — and simple enough for any team to learn in minutes. Why SallyPOS? Fast, Smooth Service Take orders, send them to the kitchen, and process payments quickly with an interface built for high-pressure hospitality. Integrated Payments & Debtors Accept major integrated card payments and manage customer credit with ease. (Internet required for payments and debtors.) Inventory & Costing (Rolling Out Now) Track recipes, ingredient costs, and stock levels with our expanding inventory and costing engine. Customizable Receipts Add your logo, business details, and branding for a polished, professional customer experience. Real-Time Analytics View turnover, discounts, payment trends, and staff performance instantly — from any device. Multi-Device Syncing Handhelds, tablets, and back-office dashboards all stay updated in real time. KDS Support Reliable, fast order handling on your Kitchen Display System with clear bumping and status updates. Built for Every Type of Venue From a coffee trailer to a fine-dining restaurant — and up to multi-location groups — SallyPOS adapts to your workflow. Offline? No Problem. Your Master Device keeps everything running during internet outages: • Orders send • Printing continues • Service flows normally When your connection returns, all data syncs automatically — including stock deductions. (Integrated payments and Debtors actions require internet.) One Back Office for All Your Locations Manage menus, pricing, inventory, reporting, and brand consistency across one or many sites — all from a single dashboard. Works With the Hardware You Already Have Use iPads, printers, scanners and more. Mix and match hardware to suit your venue — no lock-ins. Get Started Fast Create your menu, pair your devices, and go live. Onboarding support is available whenever you need it. Download SallyPOS Today A POS that evolves with your business — fast, intuitive, secure, and built for modern hospitality.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sally POS at every 6 weeks against Lightspeed Display (X)'s every 3 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lightspeed Display (X) ships an update every 3 months, Sally POS every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Lightspeed Display (X) | Sally POS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (21 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 123 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Lightspeed Commerce Inc. | Sally LTD |
In-app purchases
Lightspeed Display (X)
No in-app purchases
Sally POS
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Lightspeed Display (X) free?
Is Sally POS free?
Do Lightspeed Display (X) or Sally POS have ads?
Which is updated more often, Lightspeed Display (X) or Sally POS?
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