After updates, Square POS no longer visually distinguishes new orders from old orders, all orders appear the same.

The existing solution removed a visual cue (color change) that helped differentiate new vs. old orders, making order management less efficient.

Severity

2Mild

Willingness to Pay

none

Added

May 24, 2026

Workarounds Described

manually checking order times to determine which are new

Implied Software Gaps

Automatic order age highlighting missing in current POS

App Concept

OrderFlow POS

A point-of-sale system with intelligent order highlighting that automatically marks new orders with a distinct color or badge. After viewing, orders transition to a neutral state, ensuring operators always see what's fresh.

Key Features

Auto-highlight new orders in a customizable color
Fade or clear highlight after order is tapped/viewed
Order history with time-stamped activity log
Sound or vibration alerts for new orders

Target Users: Small business owners using POS systems in retail or food service

Revenue Model: $19/mo per terminal subscription with free trial

Existing Solutions Mentioned

Square POS

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