# Labelife vs Nelko

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nelko at 96% against Labelife's 23%. Nelko also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (20K vs 72). Labelife's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Labelife sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month 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.

Nelko holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nelko has 20K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Labelife's written reviews are positive against 96% of Nelko's.

Labelife ships an update every 3 weeks, Nelko every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Labelife | Nelko |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labelife/id1560922539/reviews) | **[4.9 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nelko/id1659386800/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 72 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | 22.5% of reviews | **95.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#155** | #178 |
| Size | 195 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PHOMEMO PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808829461) | [E-z Ink Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794917158) |

## What reviewers say

### Labelife

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labelife/id1560922539)

**Currently charting:** #155 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app offers a comprehensive solution for label printing and management. It caters to diverse needs across industries, businesses, and personal use, simplifying the entire process.

**Highlights:** Label template library, PDF import and batch printing, Image batch printing, Intuitive interface, Industry-specific templates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Works with Phomemo printer
- 🚀 Convenient Bluetooth printing
- 💡 No account required
- 👍 Simple interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and reconnections
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- 🐛 Unreliable performance
- 🐛 Printing issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Bluetooth connection issues
- Incorrect label printing
- Formatting problems with imported files
- Disappearing fonts and icons after updates

**Requested features**

- Add more font options
- Improve label customization tools
- Implement batch printing
- Add support for metric units
- Improve PDF handling and editing


### Nelko

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

**Currently charting:** #178 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 Labelife free?

Labelife 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, Labelife or Nelko?

Nelko is rated higher. Labelife averages 3.0 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Nelko averages 4.9 from 20K ratings.

### Do Labelife or Nelko have ads?

Neither Labelife nor Nelko shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Labelife or Nelko?

Labelife ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nelko every 8 days. Most recently, Labelife was updated on September 22, 2026 and Nelko on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Labelife or Nelko?

Labelife currently peaks at #155 in the App Store charts, and Nelko at #178. 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.*