Comparison

Text2 Barcode vs ZPL Viewer

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

Head to head
About

Text2 Barcode

Generate various barcode types directly from plain text files. Supports multiple printer command languages for seamless label printing.

Highlights
  • Direct label printing
  • Supports ZPL, EPL, TSPL, BPL, DPL
  • Plain text file input
  • Multiple barcode formats
Features
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Use direct label printing with ZPL,ZPLII,EPL,TSPL,BPL,DPL,etc with just a plain text file!

About

ZPL Viewer

Features
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ZPL Viewer โ€“ View, Edit & Preview Zebra Labels Easily Need a fast, reliable, and convenient way to open, preview, and edit ZPL files on your iPhone or iPad? ZPL Viewer is the essential tool for warehouse operators, e-commerce sellers, logistics professionals, and developers working with thermal print labels and Zebra Programming Language (ZPL). Whether you are handling Amazon FBA carton tags, USPS shipping labels, inventory barcodes, or custom warehouse manifests, ZPL Viewer brings clarity and speed to your label workflow. Key Features Instant Visual Preview: Render ZPL code into clear, high-resolution label previews instantly. Code & Live Editor: View raw ZPL code, tweak elements like text, position (^FO), fonts (^CF), or barcodes (^BC), and save changes on the fly. Smart File Filter: Easily organize and filter your file library by format (ZPL, LBL, TXT, or All). Seamless File Import: Import ZPL files effortlessly from Files, iCloud, or external storage. Built-in Search: Quickly locate any stored label or manifest by name. Sample Files Included: Test features immediately with free built-in label samples. Perfect For: E-commerce & Sellers: Amazon FBA, eBay, Etsy, and Shopify shipping label validation. Logistics & Warehousing: Warehouse pallet manifests, hazmat chemical warnings, and inventory tracking. Developers & Designers: Debugging and prototyping ZPL code without needing physical Zebra thermal printers. Simplify your label workflow today. Download ZPL Viewer and check your Zebra labels anywhere! Subscription Plans: Weekly Pass: $2.99 / week โ€” Unlimited access for 7 days. Monthly Pass: $4.99 / month โ€” Flexible month-to-month access. Yearly Pass: $19.99 / year โ€” Best value (Save 70%). Legal & Support Links: Terms of Service: https://codigitalsolutions.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://codigitalsolutions.com/privacy

Screenshots

Text2 Barcode4 screens
ZPL Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Text2 Barcode at none against ZPL Viewer's 3. Text2 Barcode also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. ZPL Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Text2 Barcode asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Text2 Barcode versus ZPL Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText2 BarcodeZPL Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 โ€” better26.5
Further details โ€” not scored
Size30 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLabel Dictate Technologies LLCCODIGITAL SOLUTIONS

In-app purchases

None

Text2 Barcode

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ZPL Viewer

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Access$2.997 Days
  • Pro Access$4.991 Month
  • Pro Access$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Text2 Barcode free?
Text2 Barcode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZPL Viewer free?
ZPL Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Text2 Barcode or ZPL Viewer have ads?
Neither Text2 Barcode nor ZPL Viewer shows ads.

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