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Square Point of Sale (POS) vs Shopify Point of Sale (POS)

An honest comparison based on real user reviews. Both are popular Pos System apps — but which one do users complain about less?

Square Point of Sale (POS)

Main Weakness

Frequent account holds and fund withholding without clear communication.

"Square is holding my money for over 90 days."
"Account got randomly put 'under review' and I couldn’t accept payments."

Shopify Point of Sale (POS)

Main Weakness

Poor customer support and slow response times.

"Customer service is a joke. Buyer beware."
"Never had a problem with Square over the last two years."

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