Brother Mobile Deploy vs Express Thermal Print
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Brother Mobile Deploy
This utility app enables the remote configuration and updating of multiple Brother mobile printers simultaneously from a smartphone or tablet. It simplifies fleet management by allowing administrators to push firmware, settings, fonts, and templates with a single action.
- Cloud-based printer configuration
- Simultaneous fleet updates
- Push firmware, settings, fonts, templates
- Automatic update checks
- Supports .blf package files
- Remote fleet management
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[Description] Mobile Deploy is a cloud based app that performs a complete printer configuration using a smart phone or tablet. The update process is easy, requiring a simple push of a button by the printer operator and Mobile Deploy transfers the full update and configuration. Companies can now maintain and update their entire fleet of Brother mobile printers simultaneously and instantaneously with a click of a button! [How to use] Simple Setup - Simply install the app on the devices and load the URL provided by your administrator. Simultaneous Distribution - Post once and all printers in the field get updated. Auto Update Check - The app automatically checks for updates that have been posted. Complete Updates - Firmware, settings, fonts, and templates can all be updated. For more information, see http://www.brother.co.jp/eng/dev/specific/mobile_deploy/index.aspx [Key Features] Supports .blf package files that contain all the required updates. [Compatible machines] PJ-763MFi, PJ-773, PJ-862, PJ-863, PJ-883, RJ-2031,RJ-2050, RJ-2131, RJ-2140, RJ-2150, RJ-3050, RJ-3050Ai, RJ-3150, RJ-3150Ai, RJ-3230B, RJ-3250WB, RJ-3235B, RJ-3255WB, RJ-4230B, RJ-4250WB, RJ-4235B, RJ-4255WB, TD-2120N, TD-2130N, TD-2125N, TD-2125NWB, TD-2135N, TD-2135NWB, TD-2320D, TD-2320DF, TD-2320DSA, TD-2350D, TD-2350DF, TD-2350DSA, TD-2350DFSA TD-4550DNWB, TD-4425DN, TD-4425DNF, TD-4455DNWB, TD-4525DN, TD-4555DNWB, TD-4555DNWBF To help us improve the application, send your feedback to Feedback-mobile-apps-lm@brother.com. Please note that we may not be able to respond to individual emails.
Express Thermal Print
This utility app enables printing of receipts and images to Bluetooth thermal printers. It supports various ESC/POS compatible printers and allows easy sharing from any app that generates JPG or PNG files.
- Print receipts and images
- Bluetooth thermal printer support
- ESC/POS printing protocol
- Share from any app
- JPG/PNG image support
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Prints receipts and images to Bluetooth thermal printers. Allows printing of receipts from ExpressExpense app or any other app that generates JPG or PNG images. Supports a variety of low-cost bluetooth thermal printers that support ESC/POS printing. Easily print from any app - just "Share" to Express Thermal Print and your receipt will print. For more information and a list of supported thermal printers, please visit: https://expressexpense.com/blog/printing-receipts/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Brother Mobile Deploy at 33% against Express Thermal Print's 0%. Express Thermal Print's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). 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.
Brother Mobile Deploy ships an update every 4 months, Express Thermal Print every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brother Mobile Deploy | Express Thermal Print |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 137 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brother Industries, LTD. | ExpressExpense |
Customer experience
Brother Mobile Deploy
Express Thermal Print
In-app purchases
Brother Mobile Deploy
No in-app purchases
Express Thermal Print
No in-app purchases
Questions
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