Epson TM Print Assistant vs Star Quick Setup Utility
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Star Quick Setup Utility
This utility app helps users quickly set up and manage Star POS printers and compatible peripheral devices. It allows for initial configuration, operational checks, and parameter adjustments, with links to online manuals for troubleshooting support.
- Initial printer setup
- Printer operation checks
- Change device parameters
- Access online manuals
- Configure peripherals
- Firmware updates
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Star Quick Setup Utility enables you to quickly set up Star POS printers and these peripheral devices provided by Star Micronics. Moreover, it is helpful to check printers and peripheral devices' operation or to change various parameters. There are links to online manuals, so it also helps to trouble. [Supported Printers and Peripheral devices] - mC-Label3 - mC-Label2 - mC-Print3 - mC-Print2 - mPOP - TSP100IV - TSP100IV SK - TSP100III - mC-Connect Drawer - Wireless LAN Unit [Features] ** Initial Settings ** - Search Printer - Use Wireless LAN - Use Star SteadyLAN - Use Star Micronics Cloud Services - Check Available Functions ** Printer Operation Check ** - Printer Test (Print sample receipt / Print photo) - Device Status - Wireless LAN Troubleshooting - Print Job - Printer Self Printing - Cash Drawer / Buzzer Test - Barcode Reader / HID Device Test - Customer Display Test - Melody Speaker Test ** Printer Settings ** - Memory Switch Settings / Advanced Settings - Logo Settings - Interface Settings (Bluetooth / Network / USB) - Cloud Settings (Star CloudPRNT / Star Micronics Cloud Service) - Peripheral Settings (Wireless LAN Unit / Barcode Reader) - Label Settings (One Touch Label / Print Media / Parts Cleaning / Parts Replacing) - Firmware Update - Star Configuration Export / Import ** Online Manual ** - Open the online manual
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Epson TM Print Assistant at 3.5 against Star Quick Setup Utility's 2.0. Epson TM Print Assistant also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 7%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Star Quick Setup Utility's advantage is ratings volume (40 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Epson TM Print Assistant holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Quick Setup Utility has 40 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Epson TM Print Assistant's written reviews are positive against 7% of Star Quick Setup Utility's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Epson TM Print Assistant | Star Quick Setup Utility |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) — better | 2.0 (40 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better | 7.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 40 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seiko Epson Corporation | STAR MICRONICS CO., LTD. |
Customer experience
Epson TM Print Assistant
Star Quick Setup Utility
In-app purchases
Epson TM Print Assistant
No in-app purchases
Star Quick Setup Utility
No in-app purchases
Questions
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