Comparison

Nelko vs BBD BBQ

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

Head to head
About

Nelko

This app offers a smart and creative label design experience with powerful editing tools, AI features, and a vast template library. It simplifies label creation for home, office, study, and gift packaging, making printing effortless and precise.

Highlights
  • Refreshed intuitive UI
  • All-in-one label creation
  • Massive template library
  • AI image generation
  • AI cutout tool
  • Support for various label types
Features
Currently charting
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Unlock your creativity with the Nelko App, the ultimate companion for your Nelko label and photo printers. Designed to bring your ideas to life, this powerful tool connects seamlessly with your hardware to help you design, edit, and print in seconds. Whether you are organizing your workspace, decorating a journal, or printing instant photos, Nelko provides everything you need to create without limits. Key Features: Versatile Printing: Seamlessly connect to all Nelko products to tackle any organizational or creative project. 1,000+ Design Resources: Access a massive, constantly updated library of over 1,000 templates, customizable stickers, and unique icons. AI-Enhanced Tools: Type keywords to generate original AI artwork, or use the smart cutout feature to instantly remove backgrounds for custom shapes. Total Customization: Choose from a wide variety of fonts, layouts, and formatting options to make every label and photo uniquely yours. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BBD BBQ

Features
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Smart grilling made easy! Connect your meat probe via Bluetooth, monitor real-time temperatures, and get alerts when your food is perfectly cooked.

Screenshots

Nelko4 screens
BBD BBQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BBD BBQ at none against Nelko's 8. Nelko's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and chart position (#194 vs unranked). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Nelko sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. BBD BBQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nelko ships an update every 8 days, BBD BBQ monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Nelko versus BBD BBQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNelkoBBD BBQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (21K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings21K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
Best chart rank#194 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperE-z Ink Technology Co., Ltd深圳市优智达科技有限公司

Bugs and requests

Nelko

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Printing misalignment after update
  • Connectivity issues with newer devices
  • Font size becoming too large after update

Requested features

4 requests
  • Barcode scanning capability
  • More font and design options
  • Ability to delete saved templates
  • Indicator for remaining label count

BBD BBQ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Nelko

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly - Limited Time Deal3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Quarterly - Limited Time Deal$9.993 Months
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  • Quarterly Subscription$15.993 Months
  • Annual - Limited Time Deal$24.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription$45.991 Year
One-time2
  • 100 points, valid for 1 month$3.99
  • 300 points, valid for 2 months$8.99
None

BBD BBQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nelko free?
Nelko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BBD BBQ free?
BBD BBQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nelko or BBD BBQ have ads?
Neither Nelko nor BBD BBQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nelko or BBD BBQ?
Nelko ships an update every 8 days, and BBD BBQ monthly. Most recently, Nelko was updated on November 11, 2026 and BBD BBQ on October 28, 2026.

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