Comparison

PrinterShare vs Star Label Print

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

Head to head
About

PrinterShare

Print documents, photos, and more directly from your mobile device to thousands of supported printers. Connect via Wi-Fi or a desktop client for remote printing capabilities. Unlock full functionality with an in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Print PDFs, photos, contacts, and documents
  • Share content from any app
  • Supports thousands of printer brands
  • Print via Wi-Fi or desktop client
  • Save as PDF
  • Remote printing over the internet
Features
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Print photos, PDFs, documents, web pages and contacts straight from your iPhone or iPad – no computer required. Or turn any Mac or PC-connected printer wireless and reachable from anywhere in the world with PrinterShare Desktop app. Pick what you want to print inside the app, or send it from any other app with the Share button. WHAT YOU CAN PRINT - Photos and images - PDF files and documents - Web pages - Contacts - Markdown and text files - Content copied to clipboard (using Paste to Print) - Content shared from other apps via the Share menu HOW YOU CAN PRINT - Wi-Fi (using a Wi-Fi Direct printer or using a Wi-Fi router as a middleman) - AirPrint - Save as PDF - PC or Mac (if your printer is shared using PrinterShare desktop client) - The Internet WORKS WITH THOUSANDS OF PRINTERS PrinterShare supports thousands of models from HP, Canon, Epson, Brother, Samsung, Xerox, Lexmark, Ricoh and many more brands. Most Wi-Fi printers are detected automatically. If your exact model isn't explicitly supported, the app suggests a driver that's likely to work. Don't see your printer? You can still print through the free PrinterShare desktop app. As long as the printer works from a Windows or Mac computer on the same Wi-Fi network, PrinterShare can print to it. Just install the PrinterShare Desktop app from printershare.net and the app finds shared printers automatically. FREE TO TRY — ONE-TIME UNLOCK PrinterShare is free to install, and you can print a test page free to confirm your printer works. To unlock full functionality, buy the Premium Key as a one-time in-app purchase or get a cheaper Premium subscription if you prefer. You can also get the standalone PrinterShare Premium app on the App Store. PRINT FROM ANYWHERE Print to a printer located anywhere in the world over the internet. This needs the PrinterShare Desktop app installed on the computer at the receiving end. Also, logging into the same PrinterShare account in the mobile app and in the desktop app. For remote printing, you get 100 complimentary pages to your PrinterShare account when you unlock premium in the mobile app. MORE INFO Please, visit printershare.net for help and more details. You can read the Terms of Use here: https://printershare.net/terms.php

About

Star Label Print

Design and print product labels quickly and easily without needing a separate POS app. Customize templates, import product data via CSV, or input it manually. Connect to compatible Star Micronics printers for seamless label creation.

Highlights
  • Design custom label templates
  • Import product data via CSV
  • Manual product information input
  • Print to Star Micronics printers
  • Use pre-designed templates
  • User-friendly interface
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Make Product Label Creation Easier and Faster. This app is a convenient tool that allows you to design and print product labels without any other POS app. With a user-friendly interface and a variety of features, it makes creating labels easier. Whether you're a small or large business owner, this app is designed to meet your needs. Key Features 1. Design Label Templates Create and customize label templates with a simple designer. 2. Import Product Databases Seamlessly import product data using CSV files. Easily manage large amounts of product information with just a few taps. 3. Effortless Printing with Compatible Printers Connect to Star Micronics LAN or Bluetooth-enabled printers to print labels using your selected templates and product information. 4. Pre-Designed Templates Access a variety of label templates that are ready to use. You can also customize them to meet your specific requirements. 5. Manual Input of Product Information You can manually input product data directly within the app for individual label creation. Recommended For * Anyone looking to create and print simple labels themselves with ease. * Users who need to manage product information and label designs in one place. Please Note * This app requires a Star LAN or Bluetooth-enabled printer. Please ensure your printer is compatible before use. * When using the CSV import feature, the template should have the same header information as items in the CSV, please check the required format in advance. * Supported Star Micronics Label Printers are listed below. - TSP100IV SK: Firmware version 2.0 or later - mC-Label3: Firmware version 1.0 or later - mC-Label2: Firmware version 1.0 or later * To configure printers, please install Star Quick Setup Utility. You can find the app by searching “Star Quick Setup Utility” on App Store.

Screenshots

PrinterShare3 screens
Star Label Print4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Star Label Print at none against PrinterShare's 2. PrinterShare's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (381 vs 3). On price, rating, ads 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. PrinterShare sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Star Label Print asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PrinterShare against 5.0 for Star Label Print. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PrinterShare has 381 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrinterShare ships an update every 2 weeks, Star Label Print every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PrinterShare versus Star Label Print: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrinterShareStar Label Print
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (381 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings381 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB39 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDynamix SoftwareSTAR MICRONICS CO.,LTD.

Customer experience

PrinterShare

All ratings377 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral1.1%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews670 reviews
Positive44.2%
Neutral7.6%
Negative48.2%

Star Label Print

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

PrinterShare

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when trying to print
  • Printing only works intermittently
  • Printed output has issues like missing content or formatting problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more printer models
  • Improve printing quality and scaling options
  • Provide better organization and management of printed files
  • Offer a free version with more functionality

Star Label Print

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PrinterShare

Subscriptions1
  • One Year Premium Subscription$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • PrinterShare Mobile Premium Key$9.99
None

Star Label Print

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PrinterShare free?
PrinterShare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Star Label Print free?
Star Label Print is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PrinterShare or Star Label Print?
Star Label Print is rated higher. PrinterShare averages 4.9 out of 5 from 381 ratings, while Star Label Print averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do PrinterShare or Star Label Print have ads?
Neither PrinterShare nor Star Label Print shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PrinterShare or Star Label Print?
PrinterShare ships an update every 2 weeks, and Star Label Print every 4 months. Most recently, PrinterShare was updated on October 24, 2026 and Star Label Print on October 24, 2026.

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