Comparison

Citizen POS Printer Utility vs VM 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

VM Printer

This app bridges your web-based visitor management system to local network printers. It allows seamless printing of visitor badges and tardy labels to AirPrint or specific Brother QL-series printers.

Highlights
  • Web-based printing from browser
  • Supports AirPrint printers
  • Direct IP connection for Brother QL-series
  • Save multiple printer configurations
  • Guided printer setup
  • Test print functionality
Features
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Seamlessly print visitor badges and tardy labels from your web-based CENTEGIX Classic Visitor Management system directly to your local network printers. Our app acts as a bridge, enabling your browser to communicate with both AirPrint-compatible printers and specific Brother QL-series label printers via direct IP connection. Key Features: • Web-Based Printing: Initiate print jobs directly from your browser using a custom URL. The app automatically handles the request and sends it to the designated printer. • Versatile Printer Support: Connect to any AirPrint-enabled printer or configure a direct connection to Brother QL-series printers on your network. • Multiple Configurations: Save and manage multiple printer setups, each with a specific name and paper size, perfect for different stations or functions. • Guided Setup: Follow simple on-screen instructions to discover and add printers to the app. • Test Functionality: Perform a test print at any time to ensure your configuration is working correctly.

Screenshots

Citizen POS Printer Utility4 screens
VM Printer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Citizen POS Printer Utility and VM Printer are too close to call on the numbers: across 9 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Citizen POS Printer Utility against 5.0 for VM Printer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Citizen POS Printer Utility ships an update every 11 months, VM Printer every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Citizen POS Printer Utility versus VM Printer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCitizen POS Printer UtilityVM Printer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCITIZEN SYSTEMS JAPAN CO., LTD.34ED LLC

Customer experience

Citizen POS Printer Utility

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

VM Printer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Citizen POS Printer Utility

No in-app purchases

None

VM 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 VM Printer free?
VM Printer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Citizen POS Printer Utility or VM Printer?
Citizen POS Printer Utility and VM Printer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Citizen POS Printer Utility or VM Printer have ads?
Neither Citizen POS Printer Utility nor VM Printer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Citizen POS Printer Utility or VM Printer?
Citizen POS Printer Utility ships an update every 11 months, and VM Printer every 6 months. Most recently, Citizen POS Printer Utility was updated on October 14, 2026 and VM Printer on October 6, 2026.

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