BarTender vs DYMO® LabelManager® Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BarTender
This app enables fast and secure mobile printing of documents, barcode labels, and RFID tags directly from your mobile device. It integrates with existing BarTender software to access and print label templates with real-time data entry and centralized management.
- Mobile printing of labels and documents
- Barcode and RFID tag printing
- Real-time data entry
- Centralized label template management
- Automatic Bluetooth printer discovery
- Secure printing with automatic login
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BarTender Mobile App BarTender provides easy, fast and secure mobile printing of documents, barcode labels and RFID tags at your source of work. The app works with active BarTender Print Portal (BarTender 11.4, 2022, 2021) or BarTender Cloud to print existing labels directly from a mobile device. • Print at the source of work including print operator forms and predefined data entry options • Select and print your label documents • Add real-time data • Centralize label template management • Automatically discover and connect to any Bluetooth printer • Maintain mission-critical security • Enable automatic login • Configure document folders • Configure printers For support, refer to https://support.seagullscientific.com For information about how to connect to your Print Portal, refer to https://help.seagullscientific.com/BarTenderMobile/ Seagull Software Developer
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.
- 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BarTender at 4.0 against DYMO® LabelManager® Connect's 1.8. DYMO® LabelManager® Connect's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BarTender holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of BarTender's written reviews are positive against 40% of DYMO® LabelManager® Connect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
BarTender ships an update every 3 months, DYMO® LabelManager® Connect every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | BarTender | DYMO® LabelManager® Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | 1.8 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seagull Scientific | DYMO |
Customer experience
BarTender
DYMO® LabelManager® Connect
In-app purchases
BarTender
No in-app purchases
DYMO® LabelManager® Connect
No in-app purchases
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