Lavu review
An original iPad POS, great for food trucks and other mobile-focused businesses.
Top 11 rank
#11 of 11
Score
7.2/9.4
Pricing
$$ ($59 to $279/mo)
HQ
Albuquerque, USA
Verdict
Our wildcard pick, Lavu, was one of the very first iPad POS systems and remains a solid, mobile-first choice for niche businesses like food trucks that value simplicity and portability over an exhaustive feature set.
What customers praise
As an early pioneer in mobile POS, its interface is streamlined for speed and use on smaller touch screens like iPads and iPhones.
What customers criticise
Its feature set and integration options have not kept pace with the larger, better-funded competitors at the top of this list.
Best for
Food trucks, pizzerias, and small cafes that are fully committed to the Apple ecosystem and need a simple, mobile-first POS.
At a glance
- Integrations: QuickBooks, PayPal, Moneris, OpenTable, Ctuit
- Compliance: PCI
- Regions served: USA, Global
- Typical onboarding: 3 days
Red flags
Public risk signals as of June 2026: none. No material public risk signals as of 2026-06-10. See the full red-flag report.
Alternatives
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Source: Top 11 The 11 Best Restaurant POS Systems, verified June 10, 2026 — no paid placement.