Comparison

Epson TM Print Assistant vs OB Display

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

OB Display

Features
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# App Store Description OrderBuddy Display is the companion display that shows real-time orders and your own promotional images. How it works: • Sign in with your OrderBuddy merchant account • Optionally choose promotion images in Settings • Orders appear automatically as they’re created in your venue Requirements: • An OrderBuddy merchant account • Internet connection Key Features: - Real-time order display showing items, quantities, and prices - Clear payment status and transaction details - Support for multiple payment types including cards and digital payments - Customizable promotional image carousel during idle times - Flexible display modes (split screen, whole screen, or grid layout) - Optimized for both portrait and landscape orientations Perfect for restaurants looking to enhance their customer experience with a modern, professional order display system. The app seamlessly integrates with OrderBuddy POS to provide customers with clear, real-time information about their orders and payments. Privacy & Security: - No customer personal data is stored - Secure connection to OrderBuddy POS system - Compliant with restaurant industry standards Requirements: - Compatible with iPad running iOS 15.0 or later - Requires active OrderBuddy POS subscription - Internet connection required for real-time updates

Screenshots

Epson TM Print Assistant1 screens
OB Display3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Epson TM Print Assistant at 12.0 against OB Display's 16.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Epson TM Print Assistant ships an update every 4 months, OB Display every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Epson TM Print Assistant versus OB Display: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEpson TM Print AssistantOB Display
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeiko Epson CorporationOrderBuddy

In-app purchases

None

Epson TM Print Assistant

No in-app purchases

None

OB Display

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 OB Display free?
OB Display is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Epson TM Print Assistant or OB Display have ads?
Neither Epson TM Print Assistant nor OB Display shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Epson TM Print Assistant or OB Display?
Epson TM Print Assistant ships an update every 4 months, and OB Display every 6 months. Most recently, Epson TM Print Assistant was updated on October 18, 2026 and OB Display on October 25, 2026.

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