StarPRNT SDK vs Label Artist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Label Artist
Easily design and print custom labels using a variety of fonts, symbols, and frames. This app supports numerous printer models and connection methods, making label creation simple for beginners and experienced users alike.
- Create labels using templates
- Design with various fonts and symbols
- User-friendly interface for beginners
- Supports Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and Bluetooth
- Save created label designs
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1. Supported Printers - Bixolon Label printers 2. Support Interfaces : Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth 3. Main Function 1) Easily create labels using templates 2) Create labels using a variety of fonts, symbols, and frames 3) Easy to use, so even beginners can make labels 4) Supports various connection methods 5) Save your labels
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Label Artist at 100% against StarPRNT SDK's 50%. StarPRNT SDK's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
StarPRNT SDK holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of StarPRNT SDK's written reviews are positive against 100% of Label Artist's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
StarPRNT SDK ships an update every 4 months, Label Artist every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StarPRNT SDK | Label Artist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (7 ratings) — better | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | STAR MICRONICS CO.,LTD. | BIXOLON CO.,LTD. |
Customer experience
StarPRNT SDK
Label Artist
In-app purchases
StarPRNT SDK
No in-app purchases
Label Artist
No in-app purchases
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