The verdict in three sentences
A retail shop that records sales in a notebook knows neither what sells best, nor what is out of stock, nor where its margin leaks. A smartphone point-of-sale (POS) app manages sales, stock and Wave/OM collection without a costly terminal, and shows live daily revenue. From 9 900 FCFA/month, the owner sees her best-sellers, kills stock-outs and stops losing money unknowingly.
What a mobile POS changes day to day
The real gain isn't "modernity": it's visibility. You stop guessing and decide on figures.
| Function | Notebook / calculator | Mobile POS app |
|---|---|---|
| Record a sale | Manual, slow | 2 taps, auto receipt |
| Collection | Cash only | Cash + Wave + OM |
| Stock tracking | Month-end inventory | Decremented in real time |
| Best-sellers | Unknown | Ranked automatically |
| Stock-out | Found while selling | Alert at set threshold |
| Daily revenue | Counted at night | Displayed continuously |
| Cash report | By hand | Exportable PDF/spreadsheet |
The decisive point: stock decremented in real time. No more painful month-end inventory; the app knows at all times what's left and warns before a profitable product runs out.
What it costs in 2026
| Plan | 2026 price | Contents |
|---|---|---|
| POS SaaS Starter | 9 900 FCFA/month | Sales, stock, 1 register |
| POS SaaS Pro | 24 900 FCFA/month | Multi-register, reports, alerts |
| Custom POS app | 700 000 FCFA | Own brand, extended catalogue |
| Wave fee (collection) | ~1 % | Per transaction |
| Orange Money fee | 1-1.5 % | Per transaction |
| Receipt printer (option) | ~35 000 FCFA | Hardware once |
In Lagos, Accra or Nairobi, the same app runs with M-Pesa or MTN MoMo and an exportable cash report; mobile money commissions stay comparable 2026 orders of magnitude.
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Mini case study
Ndeye runs a cosmetics shop in Dakar, with ~1 500 000 FCFA of sales/month. Without tracking she suffered ~4 % shrinkage (theft, change errors), i.e. 60 000 FCFA/month, and lost sales from best-seller stock-outs estimated at 50 000 FCFA/month. With the POS Pro (24 900 FCFA/month) and stock alerts, she cuts shrinkage to ~1.5 % (22 500 FCFA) and recovers most lost sales. Net gain: about 65 000 FCFA/month for a 24 900 FCFA subscription.
FAQ
Do I need to buy register hardware? No, the app runs on a standard smartphone or tablet. A small receipt printer (~35 000 FCFA) is optional if you want a paper receipt.
How are Wave and Orange Money payments handled? The app generates a link or QR at the register; the client pays, and the sale closes automatically. Fees are around 1 % with Wave and 1 to 1.5 % with OM in 2026.
Does the app work offline? Yes, sales record offline and sync when the network returns. You never block a sale because of 3G.
Can I have several registers? Yes, the Pro plan at 24 900 FCFA/month handles multiple sales points with a consolidated dashboard. Each register has its report, management sees the total.
Is the cash report exportable? Yes, to PDF or spreadsheet, ideal for your accountant or to track your margin month by month. You finally have reliable figures to decide.
Let's talk about your project. We set up your mobile register with Wave/OM collection and stock tracking in a few days. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
