Comparison

Citizen POS Printer Utility vs TOEC Printer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Citizen POS Printer Utility

Configure Citizen POS printers with ease. Adjust settings like MSW, logos, and network connections via Bluetooth, LAN, or USB. Supports a wide range of Citizen printer models.

Highlights
  • MSW Setting
  • Logo Setting
  • Bluetooth Setting
  • IP Address Setting
  • USB Setting
  • Wide printer model support
Features
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Citizen POS Printer Utility is an application for setting the Citizen POS printer. [Key Features] - MSW Setting - Logo Setting - Bluetooth Setting - IP Address Setting - USB Setting [Supported Printers] - CT-E601 - CT-E301 - CT-D101 - CT-S751 - CT-S4500 - CT-E351, CT-E651 - CT-D150, CT-D151 - CT-S251 - CT-S281 - CT-S310II - CT-S801, CT-S851, CT-S601, CT-S651 - CT-S801II, CT-S851II, CT-S601II, CT-S651II - CT-S801III, CT-S851III - CT-S2000, CT-S4000 [Supported Interface] - Bluetooth, LAN, Wireless LAN, USB(Ligntning) Remarks * Web site URL for SDK https://www.citizen-systems.co.jp/en/printer/download/#sdk Thank you for your interest in CITIZEN POS Printers!

About

TOEC Printer

This application allows you to print images directly from your iPhone's photo album or by taking a new photo with your camera. It connects to a specific portable printer via WLAN and offers versatile printing options for various paper types and sizes.

Highlights
  • Print from iPhone album or camera
  • Connect via WLAN
  • Supports tattoo paper
  • Supports thermal paper
  • Print in A4 or B5 sizes
Features
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The portable printer application can print the images of iphone album or the photo by camera. Key Features: -Application can connect the Toec printer through WLAN or the WLAN module inside the printer. -Application can print images such as the images of album or the photo by camera. -Two print mode can be choose: tattoos or thermal mode. This means that we can use tattoo paper or the thermal paper to printing. -Three print size can be choose: A4/ B5.

Screenshots

Citizen POS Printer Utility4 screens
TOEC Printer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Citizen POS Printer Utility at 5.0 against TOEC Printer's 1.9. TOEC Printer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (59 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Citizen POS Printer Utility holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TOEC Printer has 59 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Citizen POS Printer Utility ships an update every 11 months, TOEC Printer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Citizen POS Printer Utility versus TOEC Printer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCitizen POS Printer UtilityTOEC Printer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.9 (59 ratings)
Positive reviews—7.4% of reviews
Number of ratings159 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB15 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCITIZEN SYSTEMS JAPAN CO., LTD.TOEC Technology Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

Citizen POS Printer Utility

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TOEC Printer

All ratings59 ratings
Positive18.6%
Neutral8.5%
Negative72.9%
Written reviews149 reviews
Positive7.4%
Neutral7.4%
Negative85.2%

In-app purchases

None

Citizen POS Printer Utility

No in-app purchases

None

TOEC Printer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Citizen POS Printer Utility free?
Citizen POS Printer Utility is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TOEC Printer free?
TOEC Printer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Citizen POS Printer Utility or TOEC Printer?
Citizen POS Printer Utility is rated higher. Citizen POS Printer Utility averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TOEC Printer averages 1.9 from 59 ratings.
Do Citizen POS Printer Utility or TOEC Printer have ads?
Neither Citizen POS Printer Utility nor TOEC Printer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Citizen POS Printer Utility or TOEC Printer?
Citizen POS Printer Utility ships an update every 11 months, and TOEC Printer every 2 months. Most recently, Citizen POS Printer Utility was updated on September 28, 2026 and TOEC Printer on October 4, 2026.

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