# Print Master vs Nelko

Print Master and Nelko both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 96% of Nelko's written reviews are positive against 38% of Print Master's. Nelko also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). Print Master's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and chart position (#64 vs #195). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Print Master sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Nelko sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Print Master against 4.9 for Nelko. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19K and 21K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Print Master's written reviews are positive against 96% of Nelko's.

Print Master ships an update every 3 weeks, Nelko every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Print Master | Nelko |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/print-master/id1467113436/reviews) | **[4.9 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nelko/id1659386800/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19K | **21K** |
| Positive reviews | 38.3% of reviews | **95.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#64** | #195 |
| Size | 259 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PHOMEMO PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808829461) | [E-z Ink Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794917158) |

## What reviewers say

### Print Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/print-master/id1467113436)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Create custom labels for home organization, kitchen storage, document filing, and more. Choose from a rich template library and personalize designs with various fonts and icons. Supports batch printing for businesses by importing data from Excel.

**Highlights:** Rich template library, Diversified design options, Batch printing from Excel, Home organization labels, Kitchen storage labels, Document filing labels

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Pro+ Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Pro+ Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro+ Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Al Gallery Plus Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Al Gallery Plus Pack | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Versatile label creation
- 🚀 Efficient printing
- 👍 Durable labels
- 👍 Convenient and compact

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Corrupts file attachments
- 🔒 Spyware concerns
- 🐛 Label sizes don't match
- 🐛 Printer compatibility issues
- 🐛 Printing issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- Fonts and templates disappearing
- Connectivity issues with printers
- Saving and loading labels not working
- Distorted print preview

**Requested features**

- Batch printing
- Landscape mode for iPad
- More font and design options
- Customizable label sizes
- Improved label preview and alignment tools


### Nelko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nelko/id1659386800)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

This app offers a smart and creative label design experience with powerful editing tools, AI features, and a vast template library. It simplifies label creation for home, office, study, and gift packaging, making printing effortless and precise.

**Highlights:** Refreshed intuitive UI, All-in-one label creation, Massive template library, AI image generation, AI cutout tool, Support for various label types

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly - Limited Time Deal | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Quarterly - Limited Time Deal | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly Subscription | $15.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual - Limited Time Deal | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $45.99 | per year |
| 100 points, valid for 1 month | $3.99 | one-time |
| 300 points, valid for 2 months | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up and use
- 👍 Convenient and portable
- 🔍 Helpful for organization
- 💡 Customizable labels
- ⚡ Quick printing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional printing issues
- 🔋 Label fade over time
- 🔍 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Printing misalignment after update
- Connectivity issues with newer devices
- Font size becoming too large after update

**Requested features**

- Barcode scanning capability
- More font and design options
- Ability to delete saved templates
- Indicator for remaining label count


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Print Master free?

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

### Is Nelko free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Print Master or Nelko?

Nelko is rated higher. Print Master averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Nelko averages 4.9 from 21K ratings.

### Do Print Master or Nelko have ads?

Neither Print Master nor Nelko shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Print Master or Nelko?

Print Master ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nelko every 8 days. Most recently, Print Master was updated on October 24, 2026 and Nelko on October 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Print Master or Nelko?

Print Master currently peaks at #64 in the App Store charts, and Nelko at #195. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*