Citizen POS Printer Utility vs Text2 Barcode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- MSW Setting
- Logo Setting
- Bluetooth Setting
- IP Address Setting
- USB Setting
- Wide printer model support
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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!
Text2 Barcode
Generate various barcode types directly from plain text files. Supports multiple printer command languages for seamless label printing.
- Direct label printing
- Supports ZPL, EPL, TSPL, BPL, DPL
- Plain text file input
- Multiple barcode formats
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Use direct label printing with ZPL,ZPLII,EPL,TSPL,BPL,DPL,etc with just a plain text file!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Text2 Barcode at every 6 weeks against Citizen POS Printer Utility's every 11 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Citizen POS Printer Utility ships an update every 11 months, Text2 Barcode every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Citizen POS Printer Utility | Text2 Barcode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | CITIZEN SYSTEMS JAPAN CO., LTD. | Label Dictate Technologies LLC |
Customer experience
Citizen POS Printer Utility
Text2 Barcode
In-app purchases
Citizen POS Printer Utility
No in-app purchases
Text2 Barcode
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Citizen POS Printer Utility free?
Is Text2 Barcode free?
Do Citizen POS Printer Utility or Text2 Barcode have ads?
Which is updated more often, Citizen POS Printer Utility or Text2 Barcode?
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