# MarkEasy vs Backfeed

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MarkEasy at none against Backfeed's 4. MarkEasy also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backfeed sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. MarkEasy asks for nothing beyond the download.

MarkEasy ships an update every 2 weeks, Backfeed every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MarkEasy | Backfeed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backfeed/id6792926352/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Conny Brusewitz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249882475) | [Robert Owens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865139091) |

## What reviewers say

### MarkEasy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markeasy/id1609076089)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Backfeed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backfeed/id6792926352)

This app helps manage and print labels using Zebra thermal printers. It offers automatic network discovery, printer setup, and live status monitoring. Local printing of PDFs and images is available with a one-time unlock, while cloud printing from anywhere requires a subscription.

**Highlights:** Automatic Zebra printer discovery, Printer setup via Bluetooth or IP, Live printer status monitoring, Custom label size management, Test printing and diagnostics, Local PDF/image printing, Remote printing via cloud subscription

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud — 1 Printer | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud — 5 Printers | $15.99 | per month |
| Cloud Pro | $39.99 | per month |
| Backfeed Local | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MarkEasy free?

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

### Is Backfeed free?

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

### Do MarkEasy or Backfeed have ads?

Neither MarkEasy nor Backfeed shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MarkEasy or Backfeed?

MarkEasy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Backfeed every 3 weeks. Most recently, MarkEasy was updated on October 16, 2026 and Backfeed on October 1, 2026.

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