# Brady Express Labels vs SKM Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: Brady Express Labels at 4.3 against SKM Mobile's 3.0. Brady Express Labels also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (425 vs 3). SKM Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SKM Mobile sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $299.99 per year. Brady Express Labels asks for nothing beyond the download.

Brady Express Labels holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brady Express Labels has 425 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Brady Express Labels ships an update every 2 months, SKM Mobile every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brady Express Labels | SKM Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (425 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brady-express-labels/id1428966237/reviews)** | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skm-mobile/id1543836977/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **425** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 313 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brady Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/487635364) | [S.K.M. SYSTEMS ANALYSIS, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543836979) |

## What reviewers say

### Brady Express Labels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brady-express-labels/id1428966237)

Design, view, and print labels directly from your smartphone. Offers extensive design options, including multiple guides, barcode types, fonts, languages, and symbols. Streamline labeling with data import, sequence creation, barcode scanning, and text recognition features.

**Highlights:** Label design and printing from phone, 11 label design guides, 34 barcode symbologies, 85 fonts and 34 languages, Over 1,500 symbols, Import data from spreadsheets, Voice-to-text and photo-to-text

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome printer
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔋 Long-lasting battery
- 💡 Versatile label creation
- 🚀 Intuitive app interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes on startup
- 🐛 Bluetooth connection issues
- 🐛 Orientation issues when printing
- 🐛 Cartridge issues (false empty)
- 🐛 Difficult text editing

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately on launch
- Saved labels not working after update
- Orientation reverts unexpectedly when printing
- Cartridges marked as empty when not
- Text formatting issues (all uppercase)

**Requested features**

- Allow selective text editing
- Add default file location for cloud storage
- Provide backup/restore feature for saved labels
- Add copies field in wire wrap screen
- Improve text centering for multiple lines


### SKM Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skm-mobile/id1543836977)

Capture field data, view study results, and manage equipment settings on your mobile device. Seamlessly import information to your desktop program and enhance your workflow with on-the-go access to essential project details.

**Highlights:** Field data collection, View study results, Import data to desktop, Capture photos and videos, Scan QR codes, Scribble notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SKM Mobile Subscription | $299.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brady Express Labels free?

Brady Express Labels is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SKM Mobile free?

SKM Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Brady Express Labels or SKM Mobile?

Brady Express Labels is rated higher. Brady Express Labels averages 4.3 out of 5 from 425 ratings, while SKM Mobile averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Brady Express Labels or SKM Mobile have ads?

Neither Brady Express Labels nor SKM Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brady Express Labels or SKM Mobile?

Brady Express Labels ships an update every 2 months, and SKM Mobile every 7 months. Most recently, Brady Express Labels was updated on October 29, 2026 and SKM Mobile on October 16, 2026.

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