An Android POS system turns an affordable Android device into a full point of sale — no expensive proprietary till required. For small and growing shops, it is often the fastest, cheapest way to get a modern, capable POS. Here is what an Android POS is and what to look for.
What is an Android POS system?
An Android POS system is point-of-sale software that runs on an Android phone, tablet or dedicated device (such as a Sunmi terminal). It does everything a traditional till does — takes payment, prints receipts, updates stock — on hardware you already understand, at a fraction of the cost.
Why choose an Android POS?
- Low hardware cost — Android devices are far cheaper than proprietary POS terminals.
- Familiar and easy — staff already know how to use a touchscreen.
- Flexible — run it at a fixed counter, on the shop floor, or at a market stall.
- Portable — take payments and check stock anywhere.
What to look for in an Android POS
Prioritise the essentials: an offline mode so a dropped connection never stops sales, real-time inventory, support for your payment methods and receipt printer, and multi-branch capability if you plan to grow. See the full checklist in POS features for retail.
Android POS vs a traditional till
A traditional till is a fixed, closed system; an Android POS is flexible, connected and cheaper, and being a cloud POS it keeps your data safe and syncs across devices. For most small businesses today, Android is the practical choice.
Who it suits
Android POS fits small shops, market and pop-up stalls, businesses selling on the floor, and multi-branch operations that want an affordable, consistent system everywhere.
A powerful Android POS
RushFlow runs on Android phones, tablets and Sunmi devices as a full POS — offline-capable, with real-time inventory and accounting built in — so you get an enterprise-grade system on affordable hardware. See what a POS system should do.