Square launches free POS app

Square is now offering Square Register, a free POS app built for Android and iOS devices.

"The cash register was invented to solve the basic pain points of running a business, like recording sales," said Square CEO Jack Dorsey in a company press release. "Our Register empowers sellers to drill into their business with sophisticated reporting tools to run and grow their business."

The cloud-based point-of-sale solution tracks sales and manages items and inventory. It also includes these additional features:

• Dashboard provides real-time analytics.
• Digital receipts enable sellers to connect with their customers, respond directly to customer feedback and build customer loyalty.
• Hardware accessories connect to Square Register so businesses can access receipt and kitchen printers, cash drawers, and bar code scanners.
• Square App Marketplace offers sellers access to business apps that integrate directly with Register. Apps currently available for sellers worldwide include SumAll, IFTTT, and Stitch Labs.
• Square Register is available in English, Spanish, French, and Japanese, and supports 130 internationally recognized currencies.