Applova vs S4D vs Square for Drive-Thru

Applova is a US restaurant technology platform combining a POS, self-order kiosks, commission-free online ordering, branded websites and mobile apps, kitchen display and loyalty. S4D, formerly Solutions 4 Delivery, is omnichannel software for multi-location quick-service restaurant chains. Square for Drive-Thru is Square's drive-thru package for quick-service restaurants, announced in May 2026. All three are listed under Quick Service & Drive-Thru POS. Where the profiles show a difference, it is in audience, platforms and integrations.

Key differences

  • audience

    Not every audience is shared. Entries that only one product lists: Applova: Fast-casual and quick-service restaurants; S4D: Quick-service restaurant chains; Square for Drive-Thru: Multi-location quick-service restaurants.

  • platforms

    They do not run on the same platforms. Applova: Web, iOS, Android; S4D: Web, iOS, Android; Square for Drive-Thru: iOS, Android.

  • integrations

    Applova names 12 integrations, S4D names 14 integrations and Square for Drive-Thru names 8 integrations. No partner appears in every list.

  • company background

    Applova was founded in 2016, S4D in 2017 and Square for Drive-Thru in 2009.

Side by side

Applova vs S4D vs Square for Drive-Thru: side-by-side comparison from published vendor information
FieldApplovaS4DSquare for Drive-Thru
What it isApplova is a US restaurant technology platform combining a POS, self-order kiosks, commission-free online ordering, branded websites and mobile apps, kitchen display and loyalty.S4D, formerly Solutions 4 Delivery, is omnichannel software for multi-location quick-service restaurant chains.Square for Drive-Thru is Square's drive-thru package for quick-service restaurants, announced in May 2026.
Best forFast-casual and quick-service restaurants; Cafes, boba shops, pizzerias and food trucks; Restaurants already on Square or CloverQuick-service restaurant chains; Delivery-focused pizza and fast-food brandsMulti-location quick-service restaurants; Drive-thru-first coffee and fast-food concepts
Pricing modelQuote onlyQuote onlyQuote only
Starting priceNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Free planNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Free trialNot publishedNot publishedNot published
ContractNot publishedNot publishedNot published
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, iOS, AndroidiOS, Android
CountriesCanada, United StatesNot publishedUnited States
LanguagesNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Number of integrations12148
CertificationsNot publishedGDPRNot published
Security practicesNot publishedFiscalisation compliance where required, including Belgian black boxNot published
Founded201620172009
HeadquartersUnited StatesNot publishedUnited States
OwnerNot publishedNot publishedBlock, Inc. (Square)
Last reviewed29 September 202629 September 202629 September 2026

Integrations

No partner appears in every list.

Named only by Applova

  • Clover
  • DoorDash Drive
  • Fivestars
  • GoDaddy POS
  • Mailchimp
  • Omnivore (Micros)
  • Paysafe
  • rPower
  • Square
  • Stripe
  • TSYS

Named only by S4D

  • Adyen
  • Bloomreach
  • Deliverect
  • Deliveroo
  • Deployteq
  • DoorDash
  • DotDigital
  • Google Analytics
  • Just Eat Takeaway
  • Meta Pixel
  • Mollie
  • Raptor
and 2 more
  • Uber Eats
  • Wolt

Named only by Square for Drive-Thru

  • ChowNow
  • MarketMan
  • Nanonation
  • OpenTable
  • Paytronix
  • Restaurant365
  • The Howard Company

Which to choose

Applova

Choose Applova if you fit its listed audience: Fast-casual and quick-service restaurants; Cafes, boba shops, pizzerias and food trucks; Restaurants already on Square or Clover.

Less suited to: Restaurants outside the US: the FAQ says it is built for U.S. restaurants.

S4D

Choose S4D if you fit its listed audience: Quick-service restaurant chains; Delivery-focused pizza and fast-food brands.

Our profile lists a weaker fit: Single restaurants. The vendor positions the platform for multi-location QSR chains.

Square for Drive-Thru

Choose Square for Drive-Thru if you are in one of these groups: Multi-location quick-service restaurants; Drive-thru-first coffee and fast-food concepts.

What we could not confirm

Applova

  • Any price or contract terms
  • Founders, funding, headcount
  • HQ city
  • Security certifications
  • Interface languages
  • App store listings

S4D

  • Prices, plans and contract terms
  • Headquarters location, legal entity and team size
  • Funding
  • Named list of the 16+ countries
  • Security certifications
  • Interface languages

Square for Drive-Thru

  • Any Square for Drive-Thru price or plan
  • General availability date after the early access program
  • Which partner integrations are supported specifically in drive-thru
  • Countries where it is offered
  • Headquarters city
  • Security certifications

Go further

Applova profileS4D profileSquare for Drive-Thru profile

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Sources

Facts on this page come from the pages below. Prices and features change, so confirm with each vendor before you buy.

Square for Drive-Thru, reviewed 29 September 2026

  1. Launch announcement, features, availabilityhttps://squareup.com/us/en/press/square-for-drive-thru
  2. Product page, hardware partnerhttps://squareup.com/us/en/restaurants/drive-thru
  3. Square pricing page, drive-thru workflow linehttps://squareup.com/us/en/pricing
  4. Restaurant integration partnershttps://squareup.com/us/en/restaurants/partners
  5. KDS platformhttps://squareup.com/us/en/point-of-sale/restaurants/kitchen-display-system