Square vs IGES
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Square
Monitor your business performance, finances, and team from anywhere in real time. Track sales, manage cash flow, and update schedules with this powerful analytics tool.
- Real-time business monitoring
- Sales and performance tracking
- Financial management
- Team scheduling and payroll
- Customer management
- In-app notifications
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Have peace of mind with the new Square Dashboard app. Get a unified look at your business and manage essential tasks from anywhere in real time. Track business performance, monitor your finances, manage your team, and connect with your customers, all while you’re on the go. Stay on top of your business. Get alerts with in-app notifications. Track your business with multilocation reporting and sales reports. Plus, get data on your top sellers and performers. Understand and control your cash flow. Integrate your sales and spend reports, automate your budgeting, pay your bills, and manage your linked credit cards. Maintain smooth operations with team management tools. Make updates to schedules, view and edit timecards, and run payroll all in real time.
IGES
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Welcome to the official IGES mobile app, the essential companion for the International Gift Exposition in the Smokies (IGES) held annually in Sevierville & Pigeon Forge, TN. This premier event unites thousands of wholesale buyers and numerous vendors from the resort, souvenir, tourism, and specialty gift industry, creating a vibrant marketplace for business connections and opportunities. In the enhanced IGES app, you can now: Browse the Exhibitor List: Explore a comprehensive list of exhibitors showcasing their latest products and services. CONNECT with Buyers/Brands: Engage in our innovative matchmaking program to connect with potential buyers and brands, fostering valuable partnerships and collaborations. Navigate the Show Floor: Seamlessly navigate the show floor with interactive maps and exhibitor locations to make the most of your visit. View Schedule of Events: Stay informed about all events. Exhibiting manufacturers, industry-specific qualified retailers, and media professionals have exclusive access to this app, enabling them to maximize their IGES experience and leverage networking opportunities within the dynamic gift industry landscape.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Square at weekly against IGES's every 7 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.
Square ships an update weekly, IGES every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Square | IGES |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 319 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Block, Inc. | Emerald Expositions, Inc |
Bugs and requests
Square
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes after updates
- Login issues after updates
- Widget stopped working after updates
- Freezing and not loading data
Requested features
8 requests- Make 52 weeks the default comparison
- Add iPad version
- Projections and estimated future income
- Ability to control what clients see
- Sound notifications for orders
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- More detailed reporting and breakdowns
- iPhone X support
- Ability to track net sales instead of just gross
IGES
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Square
No in-app purchases
IGES
No in-app purchases









