StarPRNT SDK vs PACT Printing
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.
PACT Printing
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This app used as an extension for the PACT to print the invoices for the customers
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PACT Printing at every 5 days against StarPRNT SDK's every 4 months. PACT Printing also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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, PACT Printing every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StarPRNT SDK | PACT Printing |
|---|---|---|
| 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 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | STAR MICRONICS CO., LTD. | PACT SOFTWARE SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED |
In-app purchases
StarPRNT SDK
No in-app purchases
PACT Printing
No in-app purchases
Questions
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