# Brady Express Labels vs DropMap

The clearest difference is rating: DropMap at 5.0 against Brady Express Labels's 4.3. DropMap also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Brady Express Labels's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (425 vs 5). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DropMap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Brady Express Labels asks for nothing beyond the download.

DropMap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brady Express Labels has 425 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Brady Express Labels's written reviews are positive against 100% of DropMap's.

Brady Express Labels ships an update every 2 months, DropMap weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brady Express Labels | DropMap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (425 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brady-express-labels/id1428966237/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropmap-network-labeling/id6791686501/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **425** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 313 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brady Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/487635364) | [RL Vivance LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791686503) |

## 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


### DropMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropmap-network-labeling/id6791686501)

This app helps low-voltage technicians and homelab builders document network infrastructure. It allows users to label patch panels, map ports to outlets, and generate as-built documentation. The app functions offline, making it suitable for various site conditions.

**Highlights:** Label patch panels, Map ports to outlets, Offline functionality, TIA-606 or friendly naming, Print-ready label sheets, Export as-built documentation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $149.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brady Express Labels free?

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

### Is DropMap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brady Express Labels or DropMap?

DropMap is rated higher. Brady Express Labels averages 4.3 out of 5 from 425 ratings, while DropMap averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Brady Express Labels or DropMap have ads?

Neither Brady Express Labels nor DropMap shows ads.

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

Brady Express Labels ships an update every 2 months, and DropMap weekly. Most recently, Brady Express Labels was updated on October 29, 2026 and DropMap on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*