Square Launches New All-in-One POS App in Canada

Square, a leading provider of merchant services, has unveiled its next-generation Point of Sale (POS) app in Canada, aiming to simplify commerce for businesses of all sizes.

This new unified app consolidates Square’s various industry-specific tools into a single, customizable platform, enabling sellers to manage their operations more efficiently and adapt to evolving market demands.

Since its inception 16 years ago with a mobile card reader and POS app, Square has been at the forefront of empowering businesses to accept digital payments seamlessly. Over the years, the company expanded its offerings to include specialized software for restaurants, retail, appointments, and invoicing.

“The new Square Point of Sale app is designed to meet the complex needs of today’s sellers while supporting their growth and evolution into the future,” said Willem Ave, Head of Product for Square. “Businesses today have to be resilient and adaptable. With our new app, sellers don’t have to choose between breadth or depth; they can have both.”

A standout feature of the revamped app is the introduction of “modes”—tailored configurations that align with specific industry requirements. These modes include:

• Quick Service Mode: Optimizes counter-service operations with intuitive workflows and multi-channel menu management.
• Full Service Mode: Streamlines dining operations through intelligent bill management and customizable floor plans.
• Bar Mode: Enhances bar operations with real-time inventory tracking and conversational modifier inputs.
• Retail Mode: Manages complex inventory, varied pricing structures, and multi-location operations.
• Appointments Mode: Integrates scheduling, client management, and payment processing for beauty and wellness businesses.
• Services Mode: Simplifies invoice management, estimates, and on-the-go payments for service-oriented businesses.
• Standard Mode: Offers a flexible, customizable interface suitable for various business types.

The app’s modular design allows businesses to add or switch modes as they diversify their offerings, ensuring scalability and adaptability. This flexibility is particularly beneficial for businesses that operate across multiple sectors or are looking to expand their services.

Early testing indicates that the unified app enhances feature discovery and usage among new sellers by nearly 80% compared to the previous POS experience.

The Square Point of Sale app is available for download on both iOS and Android devices. Businesses can access the app for free, with transparent transaction fees and no hidden costs.