Comparison

StarPRNT SDK vs Marello POS+

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

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.

Screenshots

StarPRNT SDK3 screens
Marello POS+4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
StarPRNT SDK versus Marello POS+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarPRNT SDKMarello POS+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTAR MICRONICS CO., LTD.Marello BV

In-app purchases

None

StarPRNT SDK

No in-app purchases

None

Marello POS+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StarPRNT SDK free?
StarPRNT SDK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Marello POS+ free?
Marello POS+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StarPRNT SDK or Marello POS+ have ads?
Neither StarPRNT SDK nor Marello POS+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StarPRNT SDK or Marello POS+?
StarPRNT SDK ships an update every 4 months, and Marello POS+ every 7 months. Most recently, StarPRNT SDK was updated on September 19, 2026 and Marello POS+ on September 22, 2026.

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