Comparison

StarPRNT SDK vs Inf@

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

Inf@

Features
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Inf@ is the app for anyone who wants to verify the authenticity of a product, document, or certificate with a simple gesture. Just hold your smartphone near a compatible NFC tag — Inf@ reads the UID and instantly checks it with the Origin server. No setup, no login, no hassle. Key Features: - No registration required - Works globally - Compatible with all UID-based NFC tags - Fast and secure authentication Use it for: Fashion, luxury goods, certificates, documents, food, art, and more. Apple-required screenshots (minimum 3): 1. App Home - "Tap tag to get started" 2. Process - "UID sent, awaiting response..." 3. Result - "Genuine product"

Screenshots

StarPRNT SDK3 screens
Inf@3 screens

Verdict

The call

StarPRNT SDK and Inf@ are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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, Inf@ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
StarPRNT SDK versus Inf@: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarPRNT SDKInf@
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTAR MICRONICS CO., LTD.Corrado Paolini

In-app purchases

None

StarPRNT SDK

No in-app purchases

None

Inf@

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StarPRNT SDK free?
StarPRNT SDK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Inf@ free?
Inf@ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StarPRNT SDK or Inf@ have ads?
Neither StarPRNT SDK nor Inf@ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StarPRNT SDK or Inf@?
StarPRNT SDK ships an update every 4 months, and Inf@ every 3 months. Most recently, StarPRNT SDK was updated on September 19, 2026 and Inf@ on September 5, 2026.

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