Comparison

Epson TM Print Assistant vs piMenuboard

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

Head to head
About

Epson TM Print Assistant

This app enables printing from iOS devices to compatible Epson receipt printers. It converts data formats like XML or PDF into printer commands for various connection types.

Highlights
  • Print from iPad, iPhone, iPod touch
  • Supports XML and PDF data formats
  • Connects via Bluetooth, network, USB, BLE
  • Converts data to printer commands
  • Compatible with numerous Epson TM printers
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Epson TM Print Assistant allows for printing from iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch to an Epson receipt printer. This application converts print data in the XML or PDF format created with a Web application or native application (e.g., FileMaker) into printer control commands and sends them to a printer connected via Bluetooth, network, USB or Bluetooth Low Energy. For details on using Epson TM Print Assistant, refer to the sample manual that can be downloaded from the following URL: https://download.epson-biz.com/?content=utl_tmpa Supported printers -TM-L100 -TM-m10 -TM-m30 -TM-m30II Series -TM-m30III Series -TM-m50 -TM-m50II Series -TM-P20 -TM-P20II -TM-P60II -TM-P80 -TM-P80II -TM-T20II -TM-T20III -TM-T20IV -TM-T20IV-SP -TM-T88V -TM-T88VI -TM-T88VII Supported interfaces -Bluetooth -Wireless LAN -USB -Bluetooth Low Energy [App Permissions] The following permissions are required to provide the service. [Required] Location To identify and connect to the printer in use. [Optional] Local Network To communicate with the printer in use. [Optional] Bluetooth To communicate with the printer in use. * You can use the app even if you do not agree to optional permissions. * However, some features may not function properly without optional permissions.

About

piMenuboard

A digital signage application for iOS devices that allows businesses to create and manage dynamic displays for marketing specials, promotional items, or menus. It offers centralized management for multiple locations and screens.

Highlights
  • Easy-to-configure digital signage
  • Point-of-purchase displays
  • Lobby poster boards
  • Retail/restaurant menu boards
  • Centralized management for multiple displays
  • iPhone and Mac management
Features
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piMenuboard+ is a powerful and easy-to-configure digital signage application that will not break your bank. It can be deployed on any Apple iOS or tvOS devices. This version (piMenuboard) is the iOS version. The tvOS version (piMenuboardTV) can be downloaded via the App Store app from an Apple TV.  When deployed on iPads, it can serve as point-of-purchase displays to market your daily specials or promotional items. When deployed on Apple TVs, it can serve as poster boards in your lobby or menu boards in your retail or restaurant business. Whether you have one display or twenty displays at your location, one location or a hundred locations, all of them can be conveniently managed with the same application running on your iPhone or Mac.

Screenshots

Epson TM Print Assistant1 screens
piMenuboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Epson TM Print Assistant at Free against piMenuboard's $4.99. Epson TM Print Assistant also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). piMenuboard's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Epson TM Print Assistant is free to download; piMenuboard costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

piMenuboard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Epson TM Print Assistant ships an update every 4 months, piMenuboard every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Epson TM Print Assistant versus piMenuboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEpson TM Print AssistantpiMenuboard
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeiko Epson CorporationNalasoft, LLC

Customer experience

Epson TM Print Assistant

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

piMenuboard

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

In-app purchases

None

Epson TM Print Assistant

No in-app purchases

None

piMenuboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Epson TM Print Assistant free?
Epson TM Print Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is piMenuboard free?
piMenuboard costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Epson TM Print Assistant or piMenuboard?
piMenuboard is rated higher. Epson TM Print Assistant averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while piMenuboard averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Epson TM Print Assistant or piMenuboard have ads?
Neither Epson TM Print Assistant nor piMenuboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Epson TM Print Assistant or piMenuboard?
Epson TM Print Assistant ships an update every 4 months, and piMenuboard every 6 days. Most recently, Epson TM Print Assistant was updated on October 18, 2026 and piMenuboard on October 7, 2026.

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