About the app
Is it really free?
Yes. There's no price, subscription, ads or sign-up. It's a personal project I share to help small businesses.
Will it stay free?
The versions on this website are free to use. I can't promise future updates, but what you download here is yours to keep using.
Who made it?
Mat Mitcheil Ando, as a personal project, for fun. There is no company or support team behind it.
Is it safe to install?
Download only from this website and compare the SHA-256 checksum on the Download page. Windows may show a warning because the installer isn't code-signed. That is normal for free apps without a paid certificate.
Using it
Do I need internet?
No. Internet is only needed to download the app. Selling, stock, reports and backups all work offline.
Can I use it on a PC and a phone at the same time?
You can install it on both, but they don't sync. Each device keeps its own separate products, stock and sales. Pick one device as your main POS.
Can more than one cashier use it?
Each install has one admin (owner) and one cashier account, taking turns on the same device.
Does it verify GCash or bank payments?
No. It only records the payment method, reference number and an optional photo. Always confirm the money arrived using your own GCash or bank app before completing the sale.
Can it print receipts?
Not yet. Printer and cash-drawer support aren't included in the current version.
Is it BIR-accredited? Can it issue official receipts?
No. My Local POS is a sales and inventory record-keeping tool. It doesn't issue official receipts or invoices and isn't registered with the BIR. You're responsible for your own tax requirements.
Does it compute profit?
Reports show sales amounts (gross, reversals and net), not profit.
Your data
Where is my data stored? Can you see it?
Only on your device. On Windows it's in %APPDATA%\My Local POS, and on Android it's in the app's private storage. The app never sends anything over the internet. I can't see, access or recover your data.
What happens if my phone or computer breaks?
Your data is lost unless you have a backup saved somewhere else. Export backups regularly (Settings → Backup) and keep a copy on a USB drive, another device or cloud storage.
Will I lose my data if I uninstall the app?
On Android, yes. Uninstalling or clearing app data deletes everything. On Windows the data folder is kept. Either way, export a backup first.
I forgot the admin password.
Tap Forgot the admin password? on the login screen and enter the recovery code you wrote down during setup. Without the code, the password can't be reset. There is no back door, not even for me.
Problems
I found a bug. What do I do?
Email matmat.ando@gmail.com with the app version, your device (Windows or Android), what you did, and what went wrong. Screenshots help. Never send your passwords, recovery code or backup files.
I read every report, but I can't promise a reply, a fix, or when a fix will come.
Who is responsible if something goes wrong?
You use the app at your own risk. I'm not responsible for losses caused by bugs, wrong results, lost data or anything outside the app. Please read the short Terms of Use.