Applova

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. It targets fast-casual and quick-service restaurants, cafes, boba shops and pizzerias, and can run alongside Square or Clover or on its own. The company was previously called Apptizer and rebranded as Applova in 2019.

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Applova's website on 30 September 2026
Best for
Fast-casual and quick-service restaurants, Cafes, boba shops, pizzerias and food trucks
Pricing
Quote only
Runs on
Web, iOS, Android

Who it is for

  • Fast-casual and quick-service restaurants

    The vendor builds its POS around modifier-heavy menus and combos, with kiosks and online ordering on one menu.

  • Cafes, boba shops, pizzerias and food trucks

    Dedicated pages and menus cover these types of business.

  • Restaurants already on Square or Clover

    Kiosk and online ordering connect to Square and Clover POS, or run standalone.

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

What it does

  • POS with offline mode

    A POS designed for high-modifier menus that keeps working without internet, with one menu synced across POS, kiosk, online and app.

  • Self-order kiosk

    Customers order and pay themselves and orders go straight to the kitchen display.

  • Commission-free online ordering and websites

    Direct online ordering plus SEO-optimised restaurant websites.

  • Branded mobile app

    A restaurant's own iOS and Android ordering app with in-app payment and push notifications.

  • Kitchen display and order status display

    Orders from every channel show on kitchen screens and customer status screens.

  • Loyalty and promotions

    Point-based loyalty and promo codes across online ordering, app, kiosk and POS.

  • SMS, email and push marketing

    Text campaigns, email via Mailchimp and push notifications to app users.

  • Delivery via DoorDash Drive

    On-demand delivery from a restaurant's own channels without marketplace commissions.

  • Invoices for catering

    Send invoices for catering and large orders that customers pay online.

  • Analytics

    Sales trends, customer behaviour, peak hours and top items.

  • Applova AI

    AI assistant answering business questions, with AI upsells, push notifications and content writing; the vendor says it is included in all plans.

Pricing

Pricing model
Quote only

The pricing page lists Bronze, Silver and Gold tiers for the order-ahead app, each with a Request a Quote button and no price. Silver adds branded iOS and Android apps and loyalty; Gold adds kitchen display and a public announcement system.

Works with

Delivery
DoorDash Drive
Loyalty
Fivestars
Other
Mailchimp
Payments
TSYSStripePaysafe
Point of sale
CloverSquareGoDaddy POSOmnivore (Micros)rPower
Scheduling
7shifts

Where and how it runs

Customers in
United States, Canada
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
Apps
Restaurant branded ordering app: Customer-facing ordering app built per restaurant
Hardware
Sells kiosks and a handheld POS; also works with payment terminals from PAX and Verifone and Elo kiosk hardware per its partner pages.

The FAQ says it is built for U.S. restaurants; Canada is inferred from a customer testimonial in Montreal.

The company

Company
Applova Inc.
Founded
2016
Headquarters
United States
Other offices
Palo Alto, CA, Irving, TX, Secaucus, NJ
Customers named by the vendor
Viet Citron, Tony Luke's, Blue Rice Cafe, Ford's Farmstead, Dos Amigos, Pizza Plus

Security and support

Support
Plans include 24/7 support per the pricing page; the contact page offers phone, email and chat.

Listing details

Vendor
Applova Inc.
Built for
Restaurants, Cafés, Bakeries
Focus
Food-specific
Status
Active
Website
applova.io

Alternatives to Applova

See all 33 in Quick Service & Drive-Thru POS

  • Square for Drive-Thru

    Square for Drive-Thru is Square's drive-thru package for quick-service restaurants, announced in May 2026.

    Runs on iOS and Android, against Web, iOS and Android for Applova.

  • thru

    thru is a drive-thru order-taking system for quick-service restaurants.

    Runs on Web, against Web, iOS and Android for Applova.

  • S4D

    S4D, formerly Solutions 4 Delivery, is omnichannel software for multi-location quick-service restaurant chains.

    Names 14 integrations, against 12 for Applova.

  • Aldelo

    Aldelo is a US restaurant point-of-sale company whose current product, Aldelo Express, is a cloud POS for iPad, Android and countertop hardware.

    Names 5 integrations, against 12 for Applova.

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What we could not confirm

These points were not confirmed when this page was written.

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

Sources

Facts on this page come from the pages below, checked on 29 September 2026. Prices and features change, so confirm with the vendor before you buy.

  1. Homepagehttps://www.applova.io
  2. FAQhttps://applova.io/faq/
  3. Planshttps://applova.io/pricing
  4. Kioskhttps://applova.io/kiosk/
  5. Partnershttps://applova.io/partners/integrated-partners
  6. Rebrand from Apptizerhttps://applova.io/news/we-have-rebranded
  7. Officeshttps://applova.io/contactus
  8. Pizzeria pagehttps://applova.io/pizzeria