# HP vs NIIMBOT

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HP at none against NIIMBOT's 9. HP also leads on ratings volume (4.2M vs 32K) and chart position (#21 vs #119). NIIMBOT's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (49% vs 36%). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NIIMBOT sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. HP asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for HP against 4.7 for NIIMBOT. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HP has 4.2M ratings behind it against 32K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of HP's written reviews are positive against 49% of NIIMBOT's.

HP ships an update every 2 months, NIIMBOT every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HP | NIIMBOT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.2M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hp/id469284907/reviews) | [4.7 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niimbot/id1359104615/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.2M** | 32K |
| Positive reviews | 35.5% of reviews | **49.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | #119 |
| Size | 439 MB | 282 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HP Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/299531650) | [WUHAN JINGCHEN INTELLIGENT IDENTIFICATION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1359104614) |

## What reviewers say

### HP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hp/id469284907)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Manage your HP devices, from setup to printing and scanning. Personalize your experience, access creative printables, and get instant support. Keep your HP technology running smoothly with this all-in-one solution.

**Highlights:** Guided device setup, Printer and computer management, Print and scan documents, Access to HP Printables, Customizable print shortcuts, Instant customer support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy setup
- 🚀 Convenient mobile printing
- 👍 Intuitive app
- 👍 Helpful for home/office use
- 👍 Reliable printer performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Printing problems
- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🐛 Unreliable scanning
- 🔒 Privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Printer not recognized by app
- Printing stops midway through job
- Scan function not working as expected
- App freezes or crashes frequently

**Requested features**

- Add option to print multiple pages per sheet
- Improve app responsiveness and stability
- Provide more control over printer settings
- Integrate ink subscription management within app
- Enable direct printing from apps like Gmail


### NIIMBOT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niimbot/id1359104615)

**Currently charting:** #119 Top Grossing · Productivity, #125 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Create custom labels for various scenarios with this app. It connects to a label printer via Bluetooth and offers intelligent input, rich templates, and batch printing capabilities. Personalize your labels with a vast library of materials and fonts.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth label printer connection, Intelligent input (voice, picture, code recognition), Over 1,000 industry label templates, Batch printing with commodity library, Massive creative materials and fonts, Cloud storage for templates

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Continuous monthly VIP | $4.99 | per month |
| Continuous Annual VIP | $34.99 | per year |
| Monthly VIP | $2.99 | one-time |
| Monthly VIP | $6.99 | one-time |
| Annual VIP | $25.99 | one-time |
| Annual VIP | $49.99 | one-time |
| Annual VIP | $64.99 | one-time |
| 精臣固定资产会员1年 | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive app
- 🚀 Fast printing
- 👍 Versatile label options
- 👍 Great for organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezing/crashing issues
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with required account
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Connectivity problems
- 🐛 Inconsistent label detection

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing and crashing
- Inability to detect/use certain label types
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Problems with app login and account creation

**Requested features**

- Add ability to use own fonts
- Improve keyboard functionality on tablets
- Add more icon/image options
- Implement local label storage without account
- Improve label centering and alignment tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HP free?

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

### Is NIIMBOT free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HP or NIIMBOT?

HP and NIIMBOT are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4.2M and 32K ratings respectively.

### Do HP or NIIMBOT have ads?

Neither HP nor NIIMBOT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HP or NIIMBOT?

HP ships an update every 2 months, and NIIMBOT every 2 weeks. Most recently, HP was updated on September 25, 2026 and NIIMBOT on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, HP or NIIMBOT?

HP currently peaks at #21 in the App Store charts, and NIIMBOT at #119. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*