Comparison

POSKET vs Star Label Print

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

Head to head
About

POSKET

This mobile point of sale solution transforms your iPhone or iPad into a secure payment terminal. Accept chip, contactless, and mag-stripe transactions, manage inventory, and customize tax rates. Full transaction support is available through a merchant portal.

Highlights
  • Mobile payment processing
  • Chip, contactless, and mag-stripe transactions
  • Inventory control
  • Customizable tax rates
  • Transaction reporting
  • Merchant portal integration
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Take your business anywhere with the POSket by PAX app, a mobile point of sale solution that fits in your pocket. When paired with a supported PAX device*, the POSket app turns your Apple iPhone and/or iPad into a secure, easy to use payment solution that will accept chip, contactless, and mag-stripe credit card transactions as well as cash. The POSket app also offers inventory control, transaction reporting, customized tax rates, and full transaction support through the Uptrillion Merchant Portal (Uptrillion Account required). *Devices currently supported include the D135, but other devices are coming soon and will be added here.

About

Star Label Print

Design and print product labels quickly and easily without needing a separate POS app. Customize templates, import product data via CSV, or input it manually. Connect to compatible Star Micronics printers for seamless label creation.

Highlights
  • Design custom label templates
  • Import product data via CSV
  • Manual product information input
  • Print to Star Micronics printers
  • Use pre-designed templates
  • User-friendly interface
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Make Product Label Creation Easier and Faster. This app is a convenient tool that allows you to design and print product labels without any other POS app. With a user-friendly interface and a variety of features, it makes creating labels easier. Whether you're a small or large business owner, this app is designed to meet your needs. Key Features 1. Design Label Templates Create and customize label templates with a simple designer. 2. Import Product Databases Seamlessly import product data using CSV files. Easily manage large amounts of product information with just a few taps. 3. Effortless Printing with Compatible Printers Connect to Star Micronics LAN or Bluetooth-enabled printers to print labels using your selected templates and product information. 4. Pre-Designed Templates Access a variety of label templates that are ready to use. You can also customize them to meet your specific requirements. 5. Manual Input of Product Information You can manually input product data directly within the app for individual label creation. Recommended For * Anyone looking to create and print simple labels themselves with ease. * Users who need to manage product information and label designs in one place. Please Note * This app requires a Star LAN or Bluetooth-enabled printer. Please ensure your printer is compatible before use. * When using the CSV import feature, the template should have the same header information as items in the CSV, please check the required format in advance. * Supported Star Micronics Label Printers are listed below. - TSP100IV SK: Firmware version 2.0 or later - mC-Label3: Firmware version 1.0 or later - mC-Label2: Firmware version 1.0 or later * To configure printers, please install Star Quick Setup Utility. You can find the app by searching “Star Quick Setup Utility” on App Store.

Screenshots

POSKET3 screens
Star Label Print4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: POSKET at 11.0 against Star Label Print's 17.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for POSKET against 5.0 for Star Label Print. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

POSKET ships an update every 6 months, Star Label Print every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
POSKET versus Star Label Print: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPOSKETStar Label Print
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPAX Technology, IncSTAR MICRONICS CO.,LTD.

Customer experience

POSKET

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Star Label Print

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

POSKET

No in-app purchases

None

Star Label Print

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is POSKET free?
POSKET is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Star Label Print free?
Star Label Print is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, POSKET or Star Label Print?
POSKET and Star Label Print are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do POSKET or Star Label Print have ads?
Neither POSKET nor Star Label Print shows ads.
Which is updated more often, POSKET or Star Label Print?
POSKET ships an update every 6 months, and Star Label Print every 4 months. Most recently, POSKET was updated on November 3, 2026 and Star Label Print on October 30, 2026.

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