Comparison

Thermal Printer vs CardJoin

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

Head to head
About

Thermal Printer

Connect to a Bluetooth thermal printer to print documents and images directly from your device. Easily send files for quick, on-the-go printing.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Document printing
  • Image printing
  • Mobile printing solution
  • Direct device connection
Features
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Bluetooth connection to thermal printer for document/image printing

About

CardJoin

Features
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1. Smaller size: 110g weight, compact design, bringing exquisite experience, 2. More comprehensive coverage - smaller body size with greater energy, Not only can you edit and print cards and labels, but stickers and bookmarks can also be completed in one machine. Basically covering daily use of note paper, note stickers, and bookmarks. 3. Wider applicability - the combination of multilingual apps and local characteristic patterned paper cards, unifies the interface and card style, providing users with a good local experience. 4. More flexible use - unique plug-in design, easy to replace paper cards, and easy to switch between multiple scenarios.

Screenshots

Thermal Printer3 screens
CardJoin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CardJoin at every 3 weeks against Thermal Printer's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thermal Printer ships an update every 2 months, CardJoin every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Thermal Printer versus CardJoin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThermal PrinterCardJoin
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size15 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerε©·ε©· ζ›ΎYinbao Electronics (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Thermal Printer

No in-app purchases

None

CardJoin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thermal Printer free?
Thermal Printer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CardJoin free?
CardJoin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Thermal Printer or CardJoin have ads?
Neither Thermal Printer nor CardJoin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thermal Printer or CardJoin?
Thermal Printer ships an update every 2 months, and CardJoin every 3 weeks. Most recently, Thermal Printer was updated on September 16, 2026 and CardJoin on September 24, 2026.

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