Comparison

StarPRNT SDK vs Epson POS Printer Explorer

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

Head to head
About

StarPRNT SDK

This sample application showcases the capabilities of Star Micronics POS printers and their Mobile SDK. It allows developers to test printer features, generate receipts, and diagnose connectivity issues directly from a mobile device.

Highlights
  • Printer feature demonstration
  • Receipt generation
  • Connectivity diagnostics
  • Peripheral control
  • Multi-language printing
  • SDK programming information
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The StarPRNT SDK Sample is a precompiled Sample App built from the Star Micronics Mobile SDK available from "Star Global Support Site". Here, you will also find the source code for this App, as well as full programming information for the range of Star POS printers. This sample demonstrates all of the available features of the printers and the SDK itself, from connection to receipt generation. It is also a useful tool to diagnose connectivity and printing issues allowing you to directly connect the printer to the mobile device independent from the functions of the POS application. The sample will print in multiple languages and allow control of both the printer and connected, supported peripherals. The Star Micronics SDK makes it easy for the software developer to build on the range of functions included as standard, as well as the sample receipt templates.

About

Epson POS Printer Explorer

Explore features of EPSON receipt printers and connect peripherals. Add items, process payments, and print receipts by manual selection or barcode scanning. Discover printers via beacon, QR codes, or IP input.

Highlights
  • Connect and control peripherals
  • Add items to cart
  • Process payments
  • Print receipts
  • Scan product barcodes
  • Discover printers via beacon/QR/IP
Features
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This app allows users to experience some of the features of EPSON OmniLink and EPSON TM receipt printers. This application also allows for peripherals to be attached to the printer and controlled by the Epson POS Printer Explorer app. This app includes common functions such as adding items to a shopping cart, check-out, payment and receipt printing. Items can be selected manually or by scanning product barcodes. Barcodes for scanning can be easily printed out using the application. The app allows the user to select printers using beacon feature, Epson Easy Connect QR codes, printer discovery or manual IP input. The Epson POS Printer Explorer application also allows the user to invoke Epson’s paper saving utility to show how much paper can be saved by simply turning this capability on. Note: The purpose of this app is to familiarize developers with the EPSON OmniLink technology and EPSON TM printers. Supported Printers (as device hub): - TM-T88VI-i - TM-T88V-i - TM-T70II-i - TM printer with UB-IU01 module - TM-T88VII Supported Printers (for receipt printing only): - TM-T88VI - TM-T88V - TM-T70II - TM-T20II - TM-H6000IV - TM-H6000V - TM-L90 - TM-U220 - TM-P80/TM-P80 Plus - TM-P60II - TM-P20 - TM-m10 - TM-m30 Supported Devices: - HID capable barcode scanners - HID capable magnetic stripe readers - Customer/pole display Epson DM-D110/D210/D30/D70 - Scale: - Detecto APS Series - CAS - PD-II-30 CAS-PD-2Z/30 - Mettler Toledo - Ariva S-13 POS Scale - Cash Drawer (compatible with Epson TM printers) / DK Buzzer

Screenshots

StarPRNT SDK3 screens
Epson POS Printer Explorer1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Epson POS Printer Explorer at 100% against StarPRNT SDK's 50%. Epson POS Printer Explorer also leads on iOS requirement (12 vs 14.0). StarPRNT SDK's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (7 vs 2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StarPRNT SDK holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of StarPRNT SDK's written reviews are positive against 100% of Epson POS Printer Explorer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StarPRNT SDK ships an update every 4 months, Epson POS Printer Explorer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
StarPRNT SDK versus Epson POS Printer Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarPRNT SDKEpson POS Printer Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7 ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTAR MICRONICS CO., LTD.Epson America, Inc.

Customer experience

StarPRNT SDK

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Epson POS Printer Explorer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

StarPRNT SDK

No in-app purchases

None

Epson POS Printer Explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StarPRNT SDK free?
StarPRNT SDK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Epson POS Printer Explorer free?
Epson POS Printer Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, StarPRNT SDK or Epson POS Printer Explorer?
StarPRNT SDK is rated higher. StarPRNT SDK averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Epson POS Printer Explorer averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do StarPRNT SDK or Epson POS Printer Explorer have ads?
Neither StarPRNT SDK nor Epson POS Printer Explorer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StarPRNT SDK or Epson POS Printer Explorer?
StarPRNT SDK ships an update every 4 months, and Epson POS Printer Explorer every 5 months. Most recently, StarPRNT SDK was updated on September 19, 2026 and Epson POS Printer Explorer on June 11, 2026.

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