# Shipping Printer vs Nelko

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nelko at 96% against Shipping Printer's 28%. Nelko also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.1) and ratings volume (20K vs 206). Shipping Printer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nelko sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Shipping Printer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nelko holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nelko has 20K ratings behind it against 206, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Shipping Printer's written reviews are positive against 96% of Nelko's.

Shipping Printer ships an update every 10 days, Nelko every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shipping Printer | Nelko |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shipping-printer/id1581813420/reviews) | **[4.9 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nelko/id1659386800/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 206 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | **95.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#177** |
| Size | 74 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xiamen AiYin Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581813422) | [E-z Ink Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794917158) |

## What reviewers say

### Shipping Printer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shipping-printer/id1581813420)

Easily print PDF and image files directly from your device. Select your desired file and utilize ESC commands for printing.

**Highlights:** Print PDF files, Print image files, Select files for printing, Supports ESC commands

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Prints more than 50 labels at a time
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Works great with iPad
- 👍 Flawless printing of Shopify labels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable, app stops working after a few days
- 🐛 Inability to find or connect to printer
- 🐛 Printing issues like inverted colors, stretched labels
- 🐛 Requires manual cropping and rotating of labels

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth adapter unknown error
- Printer not showing up in search results
- Printer disconnects during printing
- Printing half page or not printing at all

**Requested features**

- Ability to scroll through Bluetooth devices
- Save default settings like paper size and density
- Bulk printing option
- Print directly from camera roll or other sources
- Integrate with Wix for auto-printing


### Nelko

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

**Currently charting:** #177 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 Shipping Printer free?

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

### Is Nelko free?

Nelko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shipping Printer or Nelko?

Nelko is rated higher. Shipping Printer averages 2.1 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while Nelko averages 4.9 from 20K ratings.

### Do Shipping Printer or Nelko have ads?

Neither Shipping Printer nor Nelko shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shipping Printer or Nelko?

Shipping Printer ships an update every 10 days, and Nelko every 8 days. Most recently, Shipping Printer was updated on September 20, 2026 and Nelko on September 24, 2026.

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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.*