StarPRNT SDK vs Spectra VSS App
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.
Spectra VSS App
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Spectra VSS App is a comprehensive app that allows to capture Pre-register or Walk-in visitor detail quickly & accurately. This app is an add-on to the existing Visitor Management Solution, which allows an organization to screening visitors more accurately. Overall lower cost by eliminating Physical Staff. Streamlined check-in process, with less than 30 seconds from entry to printed badge.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Spectra VSS App at every 5 weeks against StarPRNT SDK's every 4 months. StarPRNT SDK's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 ships an update every 4 months, Spectra VSS App every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StarPRNT SDK | Spectra VSS App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | STAR MICRONICS CO., LTD. | Spectra Technovision(India) Private Limited |
In-app purchases
StarPRNT SDK
No in-app purchases
Spectra VSS App
No in-app purchases
Questions
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