Comparison

Zlabel vs ZPL Viewer

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

Head to head
About

Zlabel

This utility app connects to compatible printers via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, enabling mobile printing of label stickers. It supports printing from PDF files and images with a straightforward interface for ease of use.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth/Wi-Fi printer connection
  • Print label stickers
  • PDF printing support
  • Image printing support
  • Simple interface
  • Easy operation
Features
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Zlabel is a free application that can be supported the printer connect with mobile devices via Bluetooth/WIFI to print label stickers. It can be supported PDF Print and Image Print. Simple interfaces and easy to operation.

About

ZPL Viewer

Features
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ZPL Viewer – View, Edit & Preview Zebra Labels Easily Need a fast, reliable, and convenient way to open, preview, and edit ZPL files on your iPhone or iPad? ZPL Viewer is the essential tool for warehouse operators, e-commerce sellers, logistics professionals, and developers working with thermal print labels and Zebra Programming Language (ZPL). Whether you are handling Amazon FBA carton tags, USPS shipping labels, inventory barcodes, or custom warehouse manifests, ZPL Viewer brings clarity and speed to your label workflow. Key Features Instant Visual Preview: Render ZPL code into clear, high-resolution label previews instantly. Code & Live Editor: View raw ZPL code, tweak elements like text, position (^FO), fonts (^CF), or barcodes (^BC), and save changes on the fly. Smart File Filter: Easily organize and filter your file library by format (ZPL, LBL, TXT, or All). Seamless File Import: Import ZPL files effortlessly from Files, iCloud, or external storage. Built-in Search: Quickly locate any stored label or manifest by name. Sample Files Included: Test features immediately with free built-in label samples. Perfect For: E-commerce & Sellers: Amazon FBA, eBay, Etsy, and Shopify shipping label validation. Logistics & Warehousing: Warehouse pallet manifests, hazmat chemical warnings, and inventory tracking. Developers & Designers: Debugging and prototyping ZPL code without needing physical Zebra thermal printers. Simplify your label workflow today. Download ZPL Viewer and check your Zebra labels anywhere! Subscription Plans: Weekly Pass: $2.99 / week — Unlimited access for 7 days. Monthly Pass: $4.99 / month — Flexible month-to-month access. Yearly Pass: $19.99 / year — Best value (Save 70%). Legal & Support Links: Terms of Service: https://codigitalsolutions.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://codigitalsolutions.com/privacy

Screenshots

Zlabel3 screens
ZPL Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zlabel at none against ZPL Viewer's 3. Zlabel also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads and device support 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. ZPL Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Zlabel asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Zlabel versus ZPL Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZlabelZPL Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (38 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings38 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer共海 王CODIGITAL SOLUTIONS

Bugs and requests

Zlabel

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • 🐛 App crashes when opening PDFs
  • 🐛 Blank labels printing
  • 🐛 PDFs and images not printing after updates
  • 🐛 Small print size after updates
  • 🐛 Connection issues (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi)
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  • 🐛 App freezes or closes unexpectedly
  • 🐛 Gallery not opening to select images
  • 🐛 Text alignment removed
  • 🐛 Cropped PDF area prints small
  • 🐛 App doesn't connect to printer
  • 🐛 Printing fails without error
  • 🐛 App force closes on iOS 17
  • 🐛 Cannot delete previous jobs/files
  • 🐛 App shows blank white screen
  • 🐛 Printing command sent but nothing prints
  • 🐛 Error in cropping PDFs
  • 🐛 App closes after each print
  • 🐛 Blurring barcode lines when printing images

Requested features

8 requests
  • 💡 Option to add/select multiple PDFs at once
  • 💡 Ability to delete past PDF files from list
  • 💡 Sorting of PDF list by date/name
  • 💡 Search function for print history/templates
  • 💡 Bring back text alignment within text blocks
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  • 💡 Add Italian language option
  • 💡 Allow multiple user connections
  • 💡 Add watermark option for AWB

ZPL Viewer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Zlabel

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ZPL Viewer

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Access$2.997 Days
  • Pro Access$4.991 Month
  • Pro Access$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Zlabel free?
Zlabel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZPL Viewer free?
ZPL Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zlabel or ZPL Viewer have ads?
Neither Zlabel nor ZPL Viewer shows ads.

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