Comparison

Thermal Printer vs SharpFox

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

SharpFox

Design and print custom labels in various sizes, including A4, 2-inch, and 3-inch. Utilize a wide array of templates and borders, or create your own unique designs with extensive customization options. Save your creations for easy reprinting via fast Bluetooth connection.

Highlights
  • Print A4, 2-inch, 3-inch labels
  • Rich label templates and borders
  • Create custom label styles
  • Bluetooth printing
  • Save and reuse label designs
Features
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SharpFox (app) is a professional printing software for printing Multiple Size Specifications labels, including A4, 2 inch, 3 inch, half inch. It contains rich label templates and beautiful label borders. You can create your own labels freely. [Bluetooth printing] Fast bluetooth connection and stable Bluetooth transmission [Create label] Create a label style that belongs to you. Rich control options and excellent adjustment mode to achieve real DIY. [Save label] Save your label. You don't need to edit it again when you need it. Open it and print it

Screenshots

Thermal Printer3 screens
SharpFox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SharpFox at 29% against Thermal Printer's 0%. SharpFox also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thermal Printer ships an update every 2 months, SharpFox every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Thermal Printer versus SharpFox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThermal PrinterSharpFox
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.4 (79 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews28.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—79 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer婷婷 曾Xiamen Angyin Information Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Thermal Printer

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

SharpFox

All ratings79 ratings
Positive32.9%
Neutral6.3%
Negative60.8%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive28.8%
Neutral8.5%
Negative62.7%

Bugs and requests

Thermal Printer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SharpFox

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Unable to change units from mm to inches
  • App freezes or crashes during use
  • Connection issues (Bluetooth, server)
  • Login failures and spinning icon
  • App stops working after initial use
Show 15 more
  • File uploading/document tab not working
  • App not accessing all photos
  • Printer disconnects after one page
  • App only prints page 1
  • App not working on specific phone models
  • App does not scroll up to accept agreement
  • App does not show agreement to accept
  • App does not allow file import
  • PDF annotations do not print
  • App directs to read agreement but doesn't show it
  • App not found in Microsoft Store
  • App does not orient sideways
  • QR code scanning not working
  • Cannot print documents from laptop or iPad
  • App shows instructions instead of allowing upload

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add inches measurement option
  • Improve app intuitiveness and add instructions/help files
  • Allow printing in color
  • Improve file import functionality
  • Fix inability to change from mm to inches
Show 3 more
  • Allow printing of PDF annotations
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve font size control

In-app purchases

None

Thermal Printer

No in-app purchases

None

SharpFox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thermal Printer free?
Thermal Printer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SharpFox free?
SharpFox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Thermal Printer or SharpFox have ads?
Neither Thermal Printer nor SharpFox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thermal Printer or SharpFox?
Thermal Printer ships an update every 2 months, and SharpFox every 4 weeks. Most recently, Thermal Printer was updated on September 16, 2026 and SharpFox on September 23, 2026.

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