StarPRNT SDK vs Marello POS+
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.
Marello POS+
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The Marello POS+ App is an application designed to assist and support employees in providing services at a location. Its primary function is to process and facilitate payments for purchases made in a store. Additionally, the Marello POS+ application can be utilized for the following purposes: - Shipping from the store - Receiving and processing returns - In-store pickup - Displaying products in Augmented Reality (AR) - Presenting alternative products - Increasing product availability through sales from general stock The Marello POS+ application operates in conjunction with the Marello platform.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: StarPRNT SDK at 14.0 against Marello POS+'s 18.0. 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.
StarPRNT SDK ships an update every 4 months, Marello POS+ every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StarPRNT SDK | Marello POS+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | STAR MICRONICS CO., LTD. | Marello BV |
In-app purchases
StarPRNT SDK
No in-app purchases
Marello POS+
No in-app purchases








