Star Quick Setup Utility vs Qprint
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Qprint
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Qprint makes thermal printing effortless for small businesses. Skip the complex POS systems and manual numbering. Qprint instantly prints queue tickets, vouchers, coupons, receipts, and promotional images straight from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to a supported thermal printer. Built for restaurants, cafés, bars, retail stores, and event venues, Qprint focuses on speed, simplicity, and reliable offline printing. Key Features: • Queue tickets with auto-incrementing numbers • Custom image printing for coupons, vouchers, and promotions • Photobooth mode to capture and instantly print photos • Black & White or Greyscale image printing • Fast thermal printing in approximately 2 seconds • Connect via Wi-Fi/LAN, USB, or Bluetooth • Customizable headers, footers, and copy counts • Fully offline operation with no account or sign-in required • Optional Venue Mode for automatic ticket printing Qprint supports selected thermal printers: Star Micronics and Zebra. Designed for iPad, optimized for iPhone, and runs on Apple Silicon Macs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Star Quick Setup Utility at Free against Qprint's $29.99. Qprint's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Star Quick Setup Utility is free to download; Qprint costs $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Star Quick Setup Utility ships an update every 4 months, Qprint weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Star Quick Setup Utility | Qprint |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $29.99 |
| Rating | 2.0 (40 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 7.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 40 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | STAR MICRONICS CO., LTD. | Ricco . |
In-app purchases
Star Quick Setup Utility
No in-app purchases
Qprint
No in-app purchases
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