Label Artist vs Prep Label
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Label Artist
Easily design and print custom labels using a variety of fonts, symbols, and frames. This app supports numerous printer models and connection methods, making label creation simple for beginners and experienced users alike.
- Create labels using templates
- Design with various fonts and symbols
- User-friendly interface for beginners
- Supports Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and Bluetooth
- Save created label designs
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1. Supported Printers - Bixolon Label printers 2. Support Interfaces : Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth 3. Main Function 1) Easily create labels using templates 2) Create labels using a variety of fonts, symbols, and frames 3) Easy to use, so even beginners can make labels 4) Supports various connection methods 5) Save your labels
Prep Label
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Prep Label helps commercial kitchens print consistent prep labels with prep time, use-by dates, and batch printing. FEATURES • Product catalog with categories (meat, vegetable, cheese, dough, makeline, receive, info, custom) • Single-label printing with live preview • Batch printing with quantities (1–99 per product) • Label sizes: 2×1 in and 2×2 in • Dough: adjustable ready time after prep; use-by from prep + shelf life • Makeline “IN USE”, Receive (name + date), Info (name + notes) • Import/export catalog as JSON or CSV • Order labels and accessories (in-app link) • Print via AirPrint or Bixolon Bluetooth (SLCS) SUPPORTED BIXOLON PRINTER • SLP-DX220BG — 203 dpi, 2-inch direct thermal, MFi Bluetooth • Pair in Settings → Bluetooth (PIN 0000) • Full specs in the app Help and Printer tabs REQUIREMENTS • iOS 17 or later • Bixolon Bluetooth: physical iPhone or iPad (not Simulator) • AirPrint: works with system print sheet PRIVACY Catalog and printer settings stay on your device. No account required. No server upload of your product list.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Label Artist at Free against Prep Label's $24.99. Label Artist also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On 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
Label Artist is free to download; Prep Label costs $24.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Label Artist | Prep Label |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $24.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BIXOLON CO.,LTD. | Pieco Direct |
In-app purchases
Label Artist
No in-app purchases
Prep Label
No in-app purchases
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