# Brother iPrint&Label vs Z5 Count

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Brother iPrint&Label at 8.3K against Z5 Count's 8. Z5 Count's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Brother iPrint&Label against 4.5 for Z5 Count. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brother iPrint&Label has 8.3K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Brother iPrint&Label ships an update every 3 months, Z5 Count every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brother iPrint&Label | Z5 Count |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brother-iprint-and-label/id523047493/reviews)** | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/z5-count/id1557711721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.3K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 34.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 159 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brother Industries, LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/382775645) | [Z5 Inventory Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1557711723) |

## What reviewers say

### Brother iPrint&Label

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brother-iprint-and-label/id523047493)

Print labels directly from your iPhone or iPad to a compatible Brother label printer over a wireless network. Create custom labels with text, graphics, or photos, and even print address labels from your contacts or name badges with photos.

**Highlights:** Print labels wirelessly, Create custom labels with graphics/photos, Print address labels from contacts, Print name badges with photos, Automatic label formatting, Search for supported devices

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Portable and convenient
- 🚀 Straightforward interface
- 💡 Ability to create QR and barcode labels
- 👍 Doesn't require an account

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and connectivity issues
- 🔧 Clunky and unintuitive UI
- 🔧 Limited customization and editing options
- 🗑️ Wastes tape and label material
- 🔧 Difficult to align and resize text

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after recent iOS update
- Bluetooth connectivity issues with some printers
- Inconsistent behavior when changing label sizes
- Saved labels disappearing after app updates

**Requested features**

- Allow importing and editing of custom templates
- Add more font, symbol, and design options
- Improve label layout and alignment tools
- Implement sequential numbering for labels
- Enable syncing of labels across devices


### Z5 Count

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/z5-count/id1557711721)

This application facilitates on-site physical inventory counts for various facilities, including hospitals and clinics. It enables near real-time tracking, auditing, and valuation of stock, with options to mark consigned and expired items.

**Highlights:** On-site physical inventory counts, Near real-time counting, Inventory auditing, Inventory valuation, Consigned inventory marking, Expired inventory marking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brother iPrint&Label free?

Brother iPrint&Label is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Z5 Count free?

Z5 Count is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Brother iPrint&Label or Z5 Count?

Brother iPrint&Label is rated higher. Brother iPrint&Label averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.3K ratings, while Z5 Count averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do Brother iPrint&Label or Z5 Count have ads?

Neither Brother iPrint&Label nor Z5 Count shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brother iPrint&Label or Z5 Count?

Brother iPrint&Label ships an update every 3 months, and Z5 Count every 5 weeks. Most recently, Brother iPrint&Label was updated on November 5, 2026 and Z5 Count on November 3, 2026.

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