How it works
It reads your Clover catalogue
A scanned barcode is matched against item codes and SKUs in Clover Inventory.
The result screen is yours
Button text and the colours of the button, background and result are configurable.
It resets itself
Auto-clear returns the screen to the start 20 seconds after the last scan.
Kiosk mode locks the device
The device stays in Price Check until someone long-presses the open tab for four seconds.
What it does
Scan or search
Search by code uses the barcode scanner; Search by name lets staff type a product name.
Prices with taxes
Show price with taxes displays the regular price and the price including taxes after each scan.
Stock quantity
Show item quantity adds the count on hand — requires Track Stock in Clover Inventory.
Auto-clear
The screen resets 20 seconds after the last scan, so the next customer starts clean.
Kiosk mode
Locks the device to Price Check; exit by long-pressing the open tab for four seconds.
Appearance
Change the scan button text, its colour, the background and the result colours — or reset everything to defaults.
Phone companion
Scan the QR code in the app to run price checks from an Android phone or tablet on the shop floor.
| Platform | Clover POS (United States) |
|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 / month — one subscription for the entire store |
| Free trial | 30 days |
| Built for | Grocery, hardware, clothing, any shop where customers ask “how much is this?” all day |
| Developer | PayPlaxe — independent software vendor (not an ISO) |
Price & installation
$0.99 / month — one subscription for the entire store
How to install
- Open the Clover App Market — on the device, or at clover.com/appmarket in your web dashboard.
- Find the app by name, or open its direct link from the button above.
- Tap Connect / Install and accept the permissions the app requests.
- The 30-day free trial starts automatically. The subscription then appears on your monthly Clover invoice.
- Open the app on the Clover device and sign in with a Manager or Admin employee account to configure it.
- To cancel, open the app in the App Market and tap Uninstall.
Install and cancel any time from the Clover App Market.
First setup
Do this once, in this order. It takes a few minutes and the app is then ready for the shift.
- Open Price Check on the device you want to dedicate to lookups.
- Open Settings → Behaviour and turn on Show price with taxes and, if you track stock, Show item quantity.
- Open Appearance and set the scan button text and the colours.
- Test a scan with a real product and check the result screen.
- Tap Enter Kiosk Mode when the device is ready for customers.
- To exit kiosk mode, long-press the open tab (SEARCH BY CODE) for four seconds.
Screens and settings
Every screen of the app and what each setting does.
Lookup screen
| Setting | What it does |
|---|---|
| SEARCH BY CODE | Scanner input — the customer scans the barcode. |
| SEARCH BY NAME | Keyboard input for staff. |
| Scan code button | The big call to action; its text and colour are configurable. |
| Gear | Opens Settings (hidden while in kiosk mode). |
Settings
| Setting | What it does |
|---|---|
| 1. Enter Kiosk Mode | Locks the device to Price Check; exit with a four-second long press on the open tab. |
| 2. Companion App | QR code to pair the Android phone version. |
| 3. Behaviour | Taxes, item quantity and the 20-second auto-clear. |
| 4. Support | Ask a question or send a feature request. |
| 5. App version | The installed version. |
| Appearance | Scan button text, button, background and result colours, plus a reset. |
Screenshots taken from the running app on a Clover device. The apps’ interface language is English. Click a screenshot to enlarge.
Setup scenarios
Each scenario is a complete configuration — follow the steps in order.
1A customer-facing price station
A spare Clover device at the end of an aisle answers price questions without staff.
- Open Price Check on the device you want to dedicate to this.
- Open Settings → Behaviour and turn on Show price with taxes.
- Leave Auto-clear screen after 20 seconds on so the display resets between customers.
- Open Appearance and set the scan button text to something customers understand, e.g. Scan your item.
- Return to the main screen and tap Enter Kiosk Mode.
- To leave kiosk mode, long-press the open tab (SEARCH BY CODE) for four seconds.
2Staff price checks on the shop floor
The team needs prices and stock while standing at the shelf.
- In Settings open Companion App.
- Install the PayPlaxe Price Check app on the Android phone from Google Play.
- Scan the QR code shown on the Clover screen to pair the phone with your merchant.
- Turn on Show item quantity so staff also see what is left in stock.
- Use the phone camera or a paired scanner to look up items away from the counter.
3Match the station to your store's look
The screen faces customers, so it should not look like a developer test page.
- Open Settings → Appearance.
- Set Scan button text, then the button, background and result colours.
- Check the result screen with a real product before leaving the settings.
- If a change goes wrong, use Reset all customizations.
- Lock it in with kiosk mode.
Everyday use
What the cashier does after the app is configured.
- Customers scan their item and read the price; the screen clears itself.
- Staff can switch to SEARCH BY NAME to look something up by name.
- If a code is unknown, add the barcode to the item in Clover Inventory.
Troubleshooting
Symptom on the left, what to do on the right.
| Symptom | What to do |
|---|---|
| The app reports that the item was not found. | The scanned code does not match any item code or SKU in Clover Inventory. |
| Quantity is not shown. | Turn on Show item quantity and enable Track Stock for the item in Clover Inventory. |
| Cannot leave kiosk mode. | Long-press the currently open tab for a full four seconds. |
| Colours look wrong after edits. | Use Reset all customizations in Appearance. |
| The app's dialog never appears on the payment screen; Clover shows "Customer is choosing payment method". | Open the Clover Setup app → Payments and uncheck Automatically take payment on Connected Device, so payment is taken on the primary device. |
| Settings cannot be opened or changed. | Sign in with an employee whose Clover role is Manager or Admin. Some apps also have their own Restrict access switch that locks the configuration. |
| The app works erratically, or stops reacting after the device has been idle. | Turn off Battery Saver in the device's Android settings and keep the device online. |
| A change made on one device is not visible on another. | Settings sync through the cloud; give it a minute and make sure both devices have a network connection. |