SM Keyboard by Socket Mobile vs DYMO® LabelManager® Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SM Keyboard by Socket Mobile
This app allows you to scan various barcode types directly into any application on your device. Utilize your phone's camera or a dedicated Socket Mobile reader for seamless data capture wherever you can type.
- Scan barcodes into any app
- Use phone camera for scanning
- Support for Socket Mobile readers
- Reads various barcode types
- Data capture anywhere you can type
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Scan barcodes into any app. Anywhere you can type, SM Keyboard can scan. Using your phone's camera or a Socket Mobile reader, SM Keyboard reads a variety of different barcodes.
DYMO® LabelManager® Connect
This app connects to a compatible label maker machine via Bluetooth for easy, professional label creation. Design custom labels with various fonts, frames, icons, and barcodes, or use pre-designed templates. Save your designs for future use and preview before printing.
- Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity
- 28 fonts, 6 font styles
- 400+ icons and 20+ frames/backgrounds
- Barcode and QR code generation
- 70+ pre-designed templates
- Save and preview label designs
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The DYMO® LabelManager Connect app is your ultimate companion for fast, professional, and mobile labeling. Seamlessly designed to work with your LabelManager Executive 640CB machine, this app makes creating custom labels easier than ever. With advanced features, you can design professional labels on the go. Effortless Connectivity: No manual pairing needed — your device automatically connects via Bluetooth Low Energy. Simply design your label, click print, and go! Advanced customization: Fonts: Choose from 28 different fonts and 6 font styles. Frames & Backgrounds: Over 20 frames and 20 backgrounds. Icons: Access to 400+ icons. Barcodes: EAN 13, EAN 8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128. QR Codes: Generate QR codes easily. Date and Time: Add date and time to your labels. Serialization: Number or letter serialization. Handwriting: Personalize your labels with your own handwriting. 70+ Templates at Your Fingertips: Get started quickly with 70+ pre-designed templates, allowing for efficient and fast labeling. Save Your Designs: Save all your designed labels in the “My Labels” section for easy access and time-saving future use. Specialized Labels: Design and print specialized flag and wrap labels effortlessly. Label Preview: Preview your labels before printing, including label and font color, to avoid rework and waste. Download Now and Transform Your Labeling Experience! Take your labeling to the next level with the DYMO® LabelManager Connect app. Download now and start creating professional labels with ease and efficiency
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SM Keyboard by Socket Mobile at 3.0 against DYMO® LabelManager® Connect's 2.0. DYMO® LabelManager® Connect's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.
SM Keyboard by Socket Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of SM Keyboard by Socket Mobile's written reviews are positive against 40% of DYMO® LabelManager® Connect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
SM Keyboard by Socket Mobile ships an update every 3 months, DYMO® LabelManager® Connect every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SM Keyboard by Socket Mobile | DYMO® LabelManager® Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (7 ratings) — better | 2.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Socket Mobile Limited | DYMO |
Customer experience
SM Keyboard by Socket Mobile
DYMO® LabelManager® Connect
In-app purchases
SM Keyboard by Socket Mobile
No in-app purchases
DYMO® LabelManager® Connect
No in-app purchases
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