Comparison

BTECH GMRS Programmer vs DYMO® LabelManager® Connect

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

Head to head
About

BTECH GMRS Programmer

This app provides wireless control and programming for a specific GMRS radio. Manage channels, create custom groups, and update firmware. It also offers offline maps and text messaging capabilities for enhanced communication.

Highlights
  • Wireless radio programming
  • Channel and group management
  • Custom group lists
  • Firmware update notifications
  • Offline map downloads
  • Text messaging
  • Location sharing
Features
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Transform your BTECH GMRS-PRO radio experience with the GMRS Programmer App – a robust tool designed for intuitive, wireless control and programming. This app turns your smartphone into a command center for your radio, allowing you to effortlessly manage channels and groups, craft custom group lists for efficient communication, and fine-tune your radio's settings with just a few taps. Stay informed and up-to-date with automatic notifications for essential GMRS-PRO firmware updates, and ensure your radio is always operating with the latest features and enhancements. Additionally, the app offers offline map downloads for navigation when you're beyond the reach of cellular networks. Enhance your communication capabilities by sending text messages to fellow GMRS-PRO users. For added safety and community support, the app enables you to share your location with other users in your vicinity, or request theirs, particularly useful during emergencies. The GMRS Programmer App is more than an accessory; it's an indispensable partner for your GMRS-PRO radio, empowering you with connectivity and control wherever your adventures may lead.

About

DYMO® LabelManager® Connect

This app connects to a compatible label maker machine via Bluetooth for easy, professional label creation. Design custom labels with various fonts, frames, icons, and barcodes, or use pre-designed templates. Save your designs for future use and preview before printing.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity
  • 28 fonts, 6 font styles
  • 400+ icons and 20+ frames/backgrounds
  • Barcode and QR code generation
  • 70+ pre-designed templates
  • Save and preview label designs
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The DYMO® LabelManager Connect app is your ultimate companion for fast, professional, and mobile labeling. Seamlessly designed to work with your LabelManager Executive 640CB machine, this app makes creating custom labels easier than ever. With advanced features, you can design professional labels on the go. Effortless Connectivity: No manual pairing needed — your device automatically connects via Bluetooth Low Energy. Simply design your label, click print, and go! Advanced customization: Fonts: Choose from 28 different fonts and 6 font styles. Frames & Backgrounds: Over 20 frames and 20 backgrounds. Icons: Access to 400+ icons. Barcodes: EAN 13, EAN 8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128. QR Codes: Generate QR codes easily. Date and Time: Add date and time to your labels. Serialization: Number or letter serialization. Handwriting: Personalize your labels with your own handwriting. 70+ Templates at Your Fingertips: Get started quickly with 70+ pre-designed templates, allowing for efficient and fast labeling. Save Your Designs: Save all your designed labels in the “My Labels” section for easy access and time-saving future use. Specialized Labels: Design and print specialized flag and wrap labels effortlessly. Label Preview: Preview your labels before printing, including label and font color, to avoid rework and waste. Download Now and Transform Your Labeling Experience! Take your labeling to the next level with the DYMO® LabelManager Connect app. Download now and start creating professional labels with ease and efficiency

Screenshots

BTECH GMRS Programmer4 screens
DYMO® LabelManager® Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DYMO® LabelManager® Connect at 40% against BTECH GMRS Programmer's 28%. DYMO® LabelManager® Connect also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

BTECH GMRS Programmer ships an update monthly, DYMO® LabelManager® Connect every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BTECH GMRS Programmer versus DYMO® LabelManager® Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBTECH GMRS ProgrammerDYMO® LabelManager® Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.3% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperB-Tech Distribution, IncDYMO

Customer experience

BTECH GMRS Programmer

Written reviews46 reviews
Positive28.3%
Neutral21.7%
Negative50.0%

DYMO® LabelManager® Connect

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

BTECH GMRS Programmer

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • App crashes immediately after starting
  • App crashes when trying to connect to Bluetooth
  • App opens and shuts on its own
  • App crashes within five seconds of launching
  • App crashes as soon as you pair a radio
Show 19 more
  • Login functionality doesn't work
  • Checking for new firmware doesn't work
  • App drains battery overnight
  • Location info for other users missing on iOS
  • App won't open after new update
  • Version 1.2.6 constantly crashing at startup
  • New update is crashing iPhone
  • App is not accessible with VoiceOver screenreader
  • Unable to pair radio to iPhone
  • App does not work like advertised
  • Will not let me pair my radio to my iPhone
  • Doesn't work on Macbook Air
  • Unsupported for iPhone iPad
  • Pairing unsuccessful
  • App is full of glitches
  • Connected to radio but doesn't program it
  • App closes when try to sync channels
  • App closes when clicking on various settings
  • Very glitchy and difficult to sync channels / groups

Requested features

16 requests
  • Monitor and talk via app (like Android)
  • TX and RX via the app
  • Pass through audio
  • Show other users' positions on map (iOS)
  • Activate tone scanning from app
Show 11 more
  • Add onX maps for iOS
  • Program TX within the app
  • Ability to change groups in the app
  • Export, import, and share channel groups
  • Edit channel groups offline
  • Import channels from CSV files
  • Add support for GMRS-V2 via dongle
  • Listen and talk through phone remotely
  • Add phone number for support
  • Add VOX setting
  • Add ability to program VHF transmissions

DYMO® LabelManager® Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BTECH GMRS Programmer

No in-app purchases

None

DYMO® LabelManager® Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BTECH GMRS Programmer free?
BTECH GMRS Programmer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DYMO® LabelManager® Connect free?
DYMO® LabelManager® Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BTECH GMRS Programmer or DYMO® LabelManager® Connect have ads?
Neither BTECH GMRS Programmer nor DYMO® LabelManager® Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BTECH GMRS Programmer or DYMO® LabelManager® Connect?
BTECH GMRS Programmer ships an update monthly, and DYMO® LabelManager® Connect every 6 weeks. Most recently, BTECH GMRS Programmer was updated on September 22, 2026 and DYMO® LabelManager® Connect on September 11, 2026.

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