Comparison

Star Quick Setup Utility vs Weight Scale for VEND POS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Star Quick Setup Utility

This utility app helps users quickly set up and manage Star POS printers and compatible peripheral devices. It allows for initial configuration, operational checks, and parameter adjustments, with links to online manuals for troubleshooting support.

Highlights
  • Initial printer setup
  • Printer operation checks
  • Change device parameters
  • Access online manuals
  • Configure peripherals
  • Firmware updates
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Star Quick Setup Utility enables you to quickly set up Star POS printers and these peripheral devices provided by Star Micronics. Moreover, it is helpful to check printers and peripheral devices' operation or to change various parameters. There are links to online manuals, so it also helps to trouble. [Supported Printers and Peripheral devices] - mC-Label3 - mC-Label2 - mC-Print3 - mC-Print2 - mPOP - TSP100IV - TSP100IV SK - TSP100III - mC-Connect Drawer - Wireless LAN Unit [Features] ** Initial Settings ** - Search Printer - Use Wireless LAN - Use Star SteadyLAN - Use Star Micronics Cloud Services - Check Available Functions ** Printer Operation Check ** - Printer Test (Print sample receipt / Print photo) - Device Status - Wireless LAN Troubleshooting - Print Job - Printer Self Printing - Cash Drawer / Buzzer Test - Barcode Reader / HID Device Test - Customer Display Test - Melody Speaker Test ** Printer Settings ** - Memory Switch Settings / Advanced Settings - Logo Settings - Interface Settings (Bluetooth / Network / USB) - Cloud Settings (Star CloudPRNT / Star Micronics Cloud Service) - Peripheral Settings (Wireless LAN Unit / Barcode Reader) - Label Settings (One Touch Label / Print Media / Parts Cleaning / Parts Replacing) - Firmware Update - Star Configuration Export / Import ** Online Manual ** - Open the online manual

About

Weight Scale for VEND POS

Features
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The weight scale application for VEND point of sale provides seamless integration for weight scales. Employees can weigh items on the scale and the weighted value is instantly populated into the sales window. It automatically calculates the line item price based on the product weight. The VEND application is integrated with a variety of scale models including Star Micronics Weight Scales. This app will require a Hyperspace Account for activation. Please contact Hyperspace at 818.957.8500 for activation details or email us directly at contact@hyperspacehq.com.

Screenshots

Star Quick Setup Utility3 screens
Weight Scale for VEND POS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Star Quick Setup Utility at every 4 months against Weight Scale for VEND POS's every 23 months. Weight Scale for VEND POS's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Star Quick Setup Utility ships an update every 4 months, Weight Scale for VEND POS every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Star Quick Setup Utility versus Weight Scale for VEND POS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStar Quick Setup UtilityWeight Scale for VEND POS
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (43 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews7.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 23 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTAR MICRONICS CO., LTD.Hyperspace Incorporated

In-app purchases

None

Star Quick Setup Utility

No in-app purchases

None

Weight Scale for VEND POS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Star Quick Setup Utility free?
Star Quick Setup Utility is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Weight Scale for VEND POS free?
Weight Scale for VEND POS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Star Quick Setup Utility or Weight Scale for VEND POS have ads?
Neither Star Quick Setup Utility nor Weight Scale for VEND POS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Star Quick Setup Utility or Weight Scale for VEND POS?
Star Quick Setup Utility ships an update every 4 months, and Weight Scale for VEND POS every 23 months. Most recently, Star Quick Setup Utility was updated on October 24, 2026 and Weight Scale for VEND POS on September 8, 2026.

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