# PrinterShare vs Star Label Print

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 (382 vs 3). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

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 382 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PrinterShare ships an update every 2 weeks, Star Label Print every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PrinterShare | Star Label Print |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (382 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printershare-wifi-and-pdf/id367804841/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-label-print/id6743378451/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **382** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 44.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 57 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dynamix Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/296253179) | [STAR MICRONICS CO.,LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552221028) |

## What reviewers say

### PrinterShare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printershare-wifi-and-pdf/id367804841)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Year Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per year |
| PrinterShare Mobile Premium Key | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient printing from mobile devices
- 💡 Allows printing to non-AirPrint printers
- 🎨 Works with variety of printers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires premium key to print
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some printers
- 🔋 Drains battery when printing
- 🔍 Difficult to find and delete printed files

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-label-print/id6743378451)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 382 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 26, 2026 and Star Label Print on October 24, 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.*