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About Square Point of Sale (POS)

Square Point of Sale (POS) is the all-in-one payments processing app designed for any business. Whether you’re a retail, a restaurant, or a service business, you’ll have all the features you need to run your business at your fingertips. Select from multiple modes tailored to your industry to simplify business operations, to deliver exceptional customer experiences, and to boost your bottom line. Take any payment Accept payments in person, online, or over the phone. Let customers pay with all major credit cards, debit cards, cash, digital wallets, QR codes, payment links, Cash App Pay, Tap to Pay on iPhone, and gift cards. Get started quickly Whether you’re a new business or looking to switch your point of sale system, we make it fast and easy to get started. Receive recommendations for a POS solution that aligns with your business needs, ensuring you’re set from the start. Choose your mode Access multiple POS modes equipped with unique settings, features, and functionalities for different business needs. •For all businesses: Set up instantly to start taking payments and manage your business. - Free point-of-sale system - Real-time reports in Dashboard - Inventory management •For restaurants: Access management tools designed for full-service restaurants, quick-service restaurants, and bars. - Quick order entry - Order-ready mobile text - Course and seat management (iPad only) - Preauthorized bar tabs (iPad only) •For retail: Track inventory, customer orders, and sales effortlessly in-store or online. - Advanced inventory tools - Multichannel selling - Customer profiles •For beauty: Simplify scheduling and appointments. - 24/7 online booking - No-show protection - Automated reservation reminders •For services: Manage appointments, send invoices, and accept payments effortlessly. - Invoices and estimates - Contracts - Project management Download the Square Point of Sale today and explore how Square can grow with you — from fostering customer relationships and managing staff to accessing advanced reporting and offering integrated banking solutions. Disclosure: Some features are only available in the United States. Square Bitcoin is not offered to NY Sellers or non-US Sellers. Availability subject to change and regulatory approval. Bitcoin’s value is volatile and can change quickly. Bitcoin transactions are irreversible and may experience occasional delays or payment failures. Bitcoin services are provided by Block, Inc., licensed where required. Block, Inc. operates in NY as Block of Delaware and is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYDFS. Need more assistance? Reach Square Support at 1-855-700-6000 or contact us by mail at Block, Inc., 1955 Broadway, Suite 600, Oakland, CA 94612.

Square Point of Sale (POS) details

Square Point of Sale (POS) is a free Business app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, developed by Block, Inc. It is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 604,914 ratings on the App Store, requires iOS 17.1 or later, is 924 MB to download and is available in 5 languages. It was first released on April 3, 2010 and last updated on September 23, 2026.

Category
Business
Rating
4.8 / 5 (604,914 ratings)
Price
Free
Current version
7.26
Size
924 MB
Requires
iOS 17.1 or later
Compatibility
iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
Languages
English, Catalan, French, Japanese, Spanish
Age rating
17+
Released
April 3, 2010
Last updated
September 23, 2026
Developer
Block, Inc.

Ratings breakdown

5 stars 90% (542,894) 4 stars 6% (37,989) 3 stars 2% (9,333) 2 stars 1% (3,070) 1 star 2% (11,628)

What’s new in Square Point of Sale (POS)

This update includes minor bug fixes and performance improvements. We update our apps regularly to make sure they’re at 100%, so we suggest turning on automatic updates on devices running Square Point of Sale. Thanks for selling with Square. Questions? We’re here to help: square.com/help.

Version 7.26 · Updated September 23, 2026

Square Point of Sale (POS) app privacy

The developer, Block, Inc., reported these privacy practices to Apple.

Data Linked to You

The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:

  • Contact Info: Physical Address, Email Address, Name, Phone Number, Other User Contact Info
  • Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
  • Usage Data: Product Interaction, Other Usage Data
  • Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data
  • Other Data: Other Data Types
  • Financial Info: Payment Info, Credit Info, Other Financial Info
  • Location: Precise Location, Coarse Location
  • Contacts: Contacts
  • User Content: Photos or Videos, Customer Support, Other User Content

Used for: Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, App Functionality

Alternatives to Square Point of Sale (POS)

Looking for apps like Square Point of Sale (POS)? Here are 6 similar apps on the App Store. The highest rated is Acuity: Appointment Scheduler (4.8/5), and all 6 are free to download.

Acuity: Appointment Scheduler

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GlossGenius: Booking, Payments

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Stripe Dashboard

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Square Point of Sale (POS) vs. alternatives
App Rating Price Last updated
Square Point of Sale (POS) 4.8 / 5 (604,914 ratings) Free September 23, 2026
Acuity: Appointment Scheduler 4.8 / 5 (30,029) Free Sep 22, 2026
Squarespace: Run your business 4.6 / 5 (18,828) Free Sep 19, 2026
Jim: sell & get paid instantly 4.8 / 5 (13,465) Free Sep 22, 2026
Tap to Pay + Contactless + POS 4.8 / 5 (3,975) Free Sep 4, 2026
GlossGenius: Booking, Payments 4.5 / 5 (4,338) Free Sep 18, 2026
Stripe Dashboard 4.7 / 5 (68,543) Free Sep 17, 2026