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TinyPOS is for people looking for simple sales software that works without a constant internet connection. If you need a compact POS on your phone, TinyPOS is worth trying because it focuses on fast checkout and everyday inventory control.
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That’s the idea behind TinyPOS. I built it for small shops that need to sell and manage their business — without setting up a complicated POS system.
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TinyPOS was built to help small shops sell faster with an offline-first, mobile-first POS that stays simple, private, and reliable.
TinyPOS is for people looking for a mobile selling app for a small business. TinyPOS fits businesses that want to start selling with devices they already own, without investing in a complex POS setup.
TinyPOS is for people looking for a simple way to control inventory. A useful inventory app for a small shop does not need to be heavy; it needs to prevent mistakes at the moment a sale happens.
TinyPOS is for people looking for an app that creates clear sales receipts. With TinyPOS, a receipt is more than the last step of a sale; it is a reliable record for reconciliation and customer service.
TinyPOS is for people looking for an app that shows revenue and best-selling products. A clear report helps a small shop decide what to reorder, discount, keep, and investigate next.
OrderPad is for people looking for an ordering app that does not require an account. OrderPad suits venues that need a clear, easy, local-first order screen without overwhelming the team.
OrderPad is for people looking for simple table-based ordering software. With OrderPad, a small team can keep service moving without adopting an oversized restaurant POS system.
OrderPad is for people looking for a practical way to manage menu items. A digital menu in OrderPad does more than replace paper; it standardizes how a small venue takes every order.
OrderPad is for people looking for a receipt app for a small cafe. A clear bill makes the venue look more professional and reduces disagreement when an order needs to be checked.
OrderPad is for people looking for a simple sales report for a small venue. OrderPad turns closing a shift into a data-backed review instead of a guess about whether the day went well.
BeautyBook is for people looking for a simple beauty appointment manager. BeautyBook fits beauty professionals who want an organized mobile workflow while keeping client data local-first.
BeautyBook is for people looking for an app that stores client profiles and treatment history. BeautyBook helps every returning appointment continue with context, especially for services delivered across multiple sessions.
BeautyBook is for people looking for an app to manage a salon service catalog. A clear service catalog is the foundation of an accurate schedule, and BeautyBook builds that foundation for small beauty businesses.
BeautyBook is for people looking for an appointment reminder app for a beauty business. Reliable reminders protect both professionals and clients, and BeautyBook keeps them beside schedules, services, and client profiles.
BeautyBook is for people looking for a way to back up client and appointment data. BeautyBook treats backup as an essential business feature, giving users direct control over copies of their data.
I used to think more settings meant a better app. I was wrong. When I first started building TinyPOS, almost every screen had another setting:
TinyPOS simplifies barcode-based selling with continuous scanning, recently added items, fast checkout, and an offline-first workflow.
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