# PrintKit vs Zebra Printer Setup Utility

The clearest difference is rating: PrintKit at 5.0 against Zebra Printer Setup Utility's 2.2. PrintKit also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 11.0). Zebra Printer Setup Utility's advantage is ratings volume (59 vs 2) and review sentiment (18% vs 0%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PrintKit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zebra Printer Setup Utility has 59 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of PrintKit's written reviews are positive against 18% of Zebra Printer Setup Utility's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PrintKit ships an update fortnightly, Zebra Printer Setup Utility every 7 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PrintKit | Zebra Printer Setup Utility |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printkit-ipcs-label-maker/id1106044120/reviews)** | [2.2 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zebra-printer-setup-utility/id1454308745/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **59** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **18.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 26 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Infinite Peripherals Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/398365650) | [Zebra Technologies Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/393958746) |

## What reviewers say

### PrintKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printkit-ipcs-label-maker/id1106044120)

Create and print custom labels with text and barcodes for your mobile printers. This app simplifies label generation for consumers, allowing for on-the-fly design without custom development.

**Highlights:** Create custom labels, Print 1D and 2D barcodes, Add custom text to labels, Direct printing from mobile printers, On-the-fly label generation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Zebra Printer Setup Utility

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zebra-printer-setup-utility/id1454308745)

Easily configure Zebra Print DNA printers for optimal performance without specialized knowledge. Connect via network or Bluetooth, set parameters, and manage printers remotely. Includes security assessment and direct support integration.

**Highlights:** Network and Bluetooth printer connection, Guided setup wizards, Parameter configuration (connectivity, media, language, quality), Security assessment and best practice comparison, Cloud-based Bluetooth printer management, Direct support file transfer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PrintKit free?

PrintKit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Zebra Printer Setup Utility free?

Zebra Printer Setup Utility is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PrintKit or Zebra Printer Setup Utility?

PrintKit is rated higher. PrintKit averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Zebra Printer Setup Utility averages 2.2 from 59 ratings.

### Do PrintKit or Zebra Printer Setup Utility have ads?

Neither PrintKit nor Zebra Printer Setup Utility shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PrintKit or Zebra Printer Setup Utility?

PrintKit ships an update fortnightly, and Zebra Printer Setup Utility every 7 months. Most recently, PrintKit was updated on November 2, 2026 and Zebra Printer Setup Utility on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
