Comparison

BarTender vs BR RawPrinter

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

BR RawPrinter

Print images, PDFs, and raw ESC/POS files to compatible thermal printers via Bluetooth or network. Offers customizable styles, a file library, and automatic printing capabilities. Premium version removes ads and unlocks advanced sharing options.

Highlights
  • Print images, PDFs, and ESC/POS files
  • Bluetooth and network printing
  • Customizable print styles
  • Persistent file library
  • Automatic printing
  • Image filters
Features
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BR RawPrinter lets you print images, PDFs, and raw ESC/POS files directly from your iPhone or iPad to compatible thermal printers via Bluetooth or network (Wi-Fi/LAN). With an intuitive interface, customizable print styles, and persistent libraries, it makes everyday thermal printing simple. BR RawPrinter Premium Premium unlocks outbound sharing of images, PDFs, tickets and print files, individually or in batches, and removes ads. Printing and receiving/importing files remain free. Monthly and annual subscriptions offer the same benefits. The annual plan is billed in full once per year. Prices are displayed in your local currency before purchase. No free trial or app login is required. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled before the next renewal. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://datalu.com.br/politica-privacidade/printer.html Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Key Features: • ESC/POS compatibility: Supports compatible printers from Elgin, Bematech, Epson, Zjiang, GOOJPRT, and other brands. • Image printing: Print PNG and JPG images, including receipts, QR codes, labels, and graphics. • PDF printing: Preview documents, select a print style, and print multiple pages adjusted to your configured paper width. • ESC/POS and Base64 files: Import and print .escpos and .base64 files, with support for Base64 content in compatible .txt files. • Files library: Save received print files, preview supported content, and reprint them whenever needed. • Easy sharing: Receive images, PDFs, and print files through the iOS share menu. • Automatic printing: Automatically print saved content according to your default printer’s settings. For images and PDFs, choose and save your preferred style before printing. • Image filters: Apply Mono, Dots, or Sobel filters to enhance your prints. • Printer discovery: Find compatible Bluetooth and network printers. • Paper and cutting settings: Supports 58mm and 80mm paper widths, with configurable paper feeding and cutting on supported printers. • Organized libraries: Keep images, PDFs, and print files available between sessions, with the newest items displayed first. Compatibility depends on the printer model, connection method, and supported ESC/POS commands.

Screenshots

BarTender4 screens
BR RawPrinter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BR RawPrinter at 50% against BarTender's 0%. BR RawPrinter also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). BarTender's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. BR RawPrinter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. BarTender asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BarTender ships an update every 3 months, BR RawPrinter every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BarTender versus BR RawPrinter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarTenderBR RawPrinter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB82 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperSeagull ScientificDaniel Schneider

Customer experience

BarTender

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

BR RawPrinter

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

BarTender

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

BR RawPrinter

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.001 Month
  • Premium Annual$20.001 Year

Questions

Is BarTender free?
BarTender is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BR RawPrinter free?
BR RawPrinter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BarTender or BR RawPrinter have ads?
BR RawPrinter shows ads; BarTender does not.
Which is updated more often, BarTender or BR RawPrinter?
BarTender ships an update every 3 months, and BR RawPrinter every 2 days. Most recently, BarTender was updated on November 3, 2026 and BR RawPrinter on November 1, 2026.

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