Sparkforge Mobile POS on iPad and Tablets

By Sparkforge Support Team ·Last reviewed May 3, 2026

On iPad or Android tablet, Sparkforge Mobile POS splits into a console pane and a checkout pane and works in both landscape and portrait. Add items on the left, link the contact and charge on the right.

Sparkforge Mobile POS adapts to larger screens. On an iPad or Android tablet the checkout becomes a split-pane layout that takes advantage of the extra real estate.

Split Console and Checkout

On a tablet, the POS shows two panes side by side:

  • Console on the left — keypad for custom items and the catalog for saved items.
  • Checkout on the right — contact link, item review, discount, and charge controls.

You no longer flip between screens to confirm what's in the cart.

Landscape and Portrait

POS works in both horizontal (landscape) and vertical (portrait) orientation, so the layout fits any tablet dock or payment hardware setup you already use.

Take a Payment on a Tablet

  1. Install the Sparkforge mobile app (or your white-labeled equivalent) on the tablet.
  2. Tap the $ icon in the bottom bar to open POS.
  3. Add items from the left pane — use the keypad for custom amounts or pick from the catalog.
  4. On the right pane, link the contact paying for the transaction.
  5. Apply a discount with the Discount button if needed.
  6. Review the totals, then tap Charge to pick a payment instrument and capture an optional tip.
  7. Complete the transaction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which tablets support the split-pane POS layout?
iPad and Android tablets running the Sparkforge mobile app see the split layout automatically. Phones continue to use the single-pane mobile layout.
Can I use POS in portrait mode on a tablet?
Yes. POS supports both landscape and portrait so you can match it to your tablet dock or payment hardware orientation.
Does the tablet POS support catalog items and custom amounts?
Yes. The keypad on the left handles custom item amounts, and the catalog tab on the same pane lets you add saved products.
Can I tip and discount in the same transaction?
Yes. Apply a discount before charging and capture an optional tip during the charge step.

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