Brother iPrint&Label vs TextABuddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Brother iPrint&Label
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.
- 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
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[Description] Brother iPrint&Label is a free application that enables you to easily print labels from your Apple iPhone or iPad to a Brother label printer using a local wireless network. For a list of supported models, please visit your local Brother website. [Key Features] 1. Easy to use menus. 2. Quickly open and print pre-designed labels. 3. Create custom labels with graphics or photos. 4. Print address labels from contact lists. 5. Print name badges with photos from your album - or take new photos with your camera. 6. Automatic label formatting based on label size used. 7. Automatically search for supported devices on a local wireless network. 8. No computer or printer driver required. [Compatible machines] PT-P300BT, PT-P710BT, PT-P910BT, PT-P750W, PT-E550W, PT-D800W, PT-E800W, PT-E850TKW, PT-P900W, PT-P950NW, PT-D460BT, PT-D610BT, QL-1110NWB, QL-810W, QL-820NWB, QL-710W, QL-720NW, QL-580N
TextABuddy
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Buddy is a emergency text message app. You enlists a Buddy to become your emergency contact and they will be notified during an active emergency. Your Buddy will be notified by the means of: SMS and can choose to respond to your emergency. Key features Free No sign-ups Ad free Data privacy No subscription No login required Exclusive to IOS
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TextABuddy at 15.6 against Brother iPrint&Label's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brother iPrint&Label | TextABuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (8.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 34.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 159 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brother Industries, LTD. | Anees Hanslo |
Bugs and requests
Brother iPrint&Label
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
TextABuddy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Brother iPrint&Label
No in-app purchases
TextABuddy
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Brother iPrint&Label free?
Is TextABuddy free?
Do Brother iPrint&Label or TextABuddy have ads?
Which is updated more often, Brother iPrint&Label or TextABuddy?
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