# Star Quick Setup Utility vs Vibe

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vibe at 80% against Star Quick Setup Utility's 7%. Vibe also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.1). Star Quick Setup Utility's advantage is ratings volume (43 vs 7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Vibe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Quick Setup Utility has 43 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of Star Quick Setup Utility's written reviews are positive against 80% of Vibe's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Quick Setup Utility | Vibe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-quick-setup-utility/id1549088652/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibe-retail-pos/id6745873286/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 7.1% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 40 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [STAR MICRONICS CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552221028) | [Vibe Retail](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814310434) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Quick Setup Utility

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-quick-setup-utility/id1549088652)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Vibe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibe-retail-pos/id6745873286)

This comprehensive retail management system offers a plug-and-play solution for businesses of all sizes. It provides robust tools for inventory, sales, staff, and customer management, accessible from a mobile device. Features include layaway management, item variations, purchase orders, and e-commerce integration.

**Highlights:** Inventory tracking across multiple locations, Layaway payment management, Item variation management, Purchase order generation, Stock transfer capabilities, Delivery management, Barcode label printing, E-commerce integration (Shopify, WooCommerce)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Quick Setup Utility free?

Star Quick Setup Utility is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Vibe free?

Vibe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Star Quick Setup Utility or Vibe?

Vibe is rated higher. Star Quick Setup Utility averages 2.1 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Vibe averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Star Quick Setup Utility or Vibe have ads?

Neither Star Quick Setup Utility nor Vibe shows ads.

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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.*