Questions & Answers

Everything you want to know about Rotonda POS

Answers to the most common questions about offline POS, serialized item tracking, built-in accounting, and more.

Offline & General

What is the best offline POS app for small business?
Rotonda POS is designed to be the best offline POS for small businesses. It works with zero internet — all data lives on your device. Invoicing, inventory, and full double-entry accounting in one app. No cloud dependency, no outages, no per-transaction fees.
Does Rotonda POS work without internet?
Yes — completely. Rotonda POS is offline-first by design, not a cloud app with an offline fallback. You can ring up sales, count stock, and review your accounts with no connection at all. Works in basements, markets, rural areas, and anywhere signal is unreliable.
Where does my data go?
Nowhere except your device. All data is stored in a local SQLite database file. No server, no cloud, no third party. Back up the file to Google Drive, a USB drive, or anywhere you like — you are in full control.
Is Rotonda POS free?
Rotonda POS is free to download. A subscription unlocks the full feature set. Your data is always yours — you can export your database file at any time regardless of subscription status.
What platforms does Rotonda POS run on?
Android (full features — Bluetooth printing, barcode scanning). iOS coming soon.
Can I manage multiple businesses in one app?
Yes. Create multiple companies — each gets its own completely isolated database with separate products, invoices, customers, and accounting records. Switch between them in one tap.

Unique & Serialized Items

What is unique item or serialized item tracking?
Instead of tracking how many of something you have ("10 laptops in stock"), serialized tracking means tracking each individual unit: this laptop (Dell XPS, serial ABC123, bought $800, selling $1100, 14 days in stock), and that laptop (MacBook M2, serial DEF456, bought $900, selling $1250, 3 days in stock). You know the exact identity, price, cost, and history of every single unit.
What POS app is best for a jewelry store?
Rotonda POS. Create a "Ring" item type with custom fields for Carat, Weight, Metal (Gold/Silver/Platinum), Stone, and Cut. Every piece has its own record, price, cost, margin, and history. Know exactly which ring you sold, to whom, on which invoice, and what profit you made. Status updates automatically when sold.
Can Rotonda POS track IMEI numbers for phones?
Yes. Create a "Mobile Phone" item type with fields for IMEI, Brand, Model, Color, and Storage. Each device is tracked individually. Scan the barcode or IMEI to find any device instantly.
Is Rotonda POS good for a car or vehicle dealer?
Yes. Create a "Vehicle" item type with Make, Model, Year, VIN, Mileage, and Color fields. Track each vehicle individually — know your cost, sell price, margin, and how many days each car sits on your lot.
What custom fields can I add to items?
You define your own fields per item type. Field types: Text, Number, Date, or Select (a dropdown with options you define). Add as many fields as you need. The app auto-suggests values as you type based on previous entries.
What statuses can a unique item have?
In Stock, Reserved (added to an open invoice), Sold (invoice closed), Pending (purchased but not yet received), and Written Off (damaged or lost). Statuses update automatically based on invoice actions — no manual changes needed.

Accounting

Does Rotonda POS include accounting?
Yes — full double-entry bookkeeping is built in. Every sale, purchase, payment, and expense posts to the ledger automatically. View your chart of accounts, general ledger, and trial balance at any time.
Do I need to know accounting to use it?
No. You never need to create journal entries. The app posts everything automatically. Sell something — the ledger updates. Buy stock — the ledger updates. Record an expense — the ledger updates. You can ignore the accounting section entirely and just use invoicing and inventory, then open the books when you need a financial review.
Is Rotonda POS a good alternative to QuickBooks?
For in-person small business with POS needs, yes. Rotonda POS adds a full cashier/invoicing front-end, works completely offline, has no monthly cloud subscription requirement, and tracks serialized items — things QuickBooks doesn't do. QuickBooks is more powerful for complex multi-user accounting; Rotonda POS is better for the solo or small-team shop that also needs a POS.
Can I see my profit and loss?
Yes. Open the Revenue and Expense accounts in the chart of accounts to see your income vs. costs at a glance. The Trial Balance report gives a one-page summary of all account balances for any date range.

Invoicing & Sales

Can Rotonda POS print receipts?
Yes. Bluetooth thermal receipt printing with ESC/POS protocol — compatible with most common receipt printers. You can also generate PDF invoices and share them via WhatsApp, email, or any app.
Can I import products from Excel?
Yes. Import your product catalog from an Excel file on Android in one step.
Does Rotonda POS support multi-currency?
Yes. Set multiple currencies with exchange rates. Sell and buy in any currency. All balances convert to your base currency for accounting and reports.
What languages does Rotonda POS support?
English, Arabic (full RTL layout), and Italian.
How many report types does Rotonda POS have?
28+ report types: sales, inventory, accounting, customers, suppliers, expenses, and unique items. All exportable to PDF.

Ready to try it?

Free to download. Works offline from day one.

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