Features & Capabilities

EMS+ Retail empowers Android phones and tablets to accept credit card payments seamlessly. This extension turns your everyday device into a full-featured point of sale system, enabling swipe or manual entry of credit card transactions. It eliminates the need for costly contracts or monthly fees, making it perfect for small businesses, pop-up shops, and mobile vendors looking for an affordable and convenient payment solution.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Electronic Merchant Systems Inc
Downloads:
40,779
Rating:
2.32
(330)
Version:
1.5.28 Last updated: 2023-08-28
Version code:
363
Creation date:
2013-01-08
Publisher country:
US US
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
  • android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH_PRIVILEGED High risk
  • android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
  • android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_LOCATION_EXTRA_COMMANDS Moderate risk
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT Moderate risk
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN Moderate risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
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Size:
21.83MB
Email:
in*****@plusbyems.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-08
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Electronic Merchant Systems Inc
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ems.android
Email:
in*****@plusbyems.com
Website:
http://www.plusbyems.com

User Reviews

Users experience frequent app crashes on Android, with the app often failing to connect to the EMS card reader. Many report repeated uninstalling and reinstalling to use the app, which is inefficient for business use. There are compatibility issues with newer devices, and the app's functionality does not meet expectations from its website. Customer support is slow or unresponsive, further frustrating users. Overall, multiple users advise switching to alternative payment apps like Square due to these persistent issues.
Pros
Cons
  • App frequently crashes upon opening or during use, requiring uninstalling and reinstalling to temporarily fix the problem.
  • App fails to connect to or recognize the EMS credit card reader device, making card swiping unreliable or impossible.
  • Poor or unresponsive customer support with delayed or no responses to reported issues.
  • Compatibility issues with newer Android devices, leading to stability problems and crashes.
  • App features and functionality do not match user expectations or website descriptions, such as lacking barcode support or being more of an invoicing system than a POS system.
Recent reviews
When.... does a payment app.... Totally... Waste your time? When it makes you filll out a request to approve only to never respond. After a few weeks of waiting you just delete it and use the Square app that has no issues. Maybe this app is better used as a microphone.
by Bi*****, 2022-12-03

found a ems credit card reader at a sale. bought it and tried to register. it says we will be in touch? really? just wanted to use it for my yard sale and i cannot even get in
by Fo*****, 2022-07-02
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