# Nelko vs Host_Desk

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Host_Desk at none against Nelko's 8. Nelko's advantage is ratings volume (21K vs 1) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Nelko against 5.0 for Host_Desk. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nelko has 21K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Nelko ships an update every 8 days, Host_Desk every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nelko | Host_Desk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nelko/id1659386800/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/host-desk/id6760982485/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 95.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#182** | — |
| Size | 138 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [E-z Ink Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794917158) | [Jonathan Keyek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869679828) |

## What reviewers say

### Nelko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nelko/id1659386800)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly - Limited Time Deal | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Quarterly - Limited Time Deal | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly Subscription | $15.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual - Limited Time Deal | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $45.99 | per year |
| 100 points, valid for 1 month | $3.99 | one-time |
| 300 points, valid for 2 months | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up and use
- 👍 Convenient and portable
- 🔍 Helpful for organization
- 💡 Customizable labels
- ⚡ Quick printing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional printing issues
- 🔋 Label fade over time
- 🔍 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Host_Desk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/host-desk/id6760982485)

Track activities and expenses for managing a small portfolio of short-term rental properties. This utility helps hosts keep a simple record of their operations.

**Highlights:** Activity tracking, Expense tracking, Short-term rental management, Small portfolio support, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nelko free?

Nelko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Host_Desk free?

Host_Desk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Nelko or Host_Desk?

Host_Desk is rated higher. Nelko averages 4.9 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Host_Desk averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Nelko or Host_Desk have ads?

Neither Nelko nor Host_Desk shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nelko or Host_Desk?

Nelko ships an update every 8 days, and Host_Desk every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nelko was updated on November 8, 2026 and Host_Desk on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*