Comparison

StarPRNT SDK vs Light Banana

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

Light Banana

This app provides restaurant and hospitality managers with tools to oversee operations, manage menus, and utilize professional receipt templates. It offers multi-level management for businesses of all sizes and ensures data security through role-based access control.

Highlights
  • Real-time operations dashboard
  • Menu item creation and editing
  • Professional receipt templates
  • Multi-level business management
  • Secure role-based access
Features
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Light Banana is a powerful restaurant and hospitality management app designed for front-of-house teams and managers. Key Features: • Dashboard — Get a real-time overview of your operations at a glance • Menu Management — Create, edit, and organize menu items across all your revenue centers • Receipt Templates — Browse and preview professional receipt templates for your establishment • Multi-level Management — Manage enterprises, properties, and revenue centers from one place • Secure Access — Role-based access control keeps your data safe Light Banana connects directly to your POS system to keep everything in sync. Whether you manage a single restaurant or a multi-property hospitality group, Light Banana gives you the tools to stay in control. Built for speed, designed for simplicity.

Screenshots

StarPRNT SDK3 screens
Light Banana4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Light Banana at every 4 days against StarPRNT SDK's every 4 months. Light Banana also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). StarPRNT SDK's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Light Banana holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StarPRNT SDK ships an update every 4 months, Light Banana every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
StarPRNT SDK versus Light Banana: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarPRNT SDKLight Banana
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTAR MICRONICS CO.,LTD.mohamed cherif ben jemiaa

Customer experience

StarPRNT SDK

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Light Banana

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

StarPRNT SDK

No in-app purchases

None

Light Banana

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StarPRNT SDK free?
StarPRNT SDK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Light Banana free?
Light Banana is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, StarPRNT SDK or Light Banana?
Light Banana is rated higher. StarPRNT SDK averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Light Banana averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do StarPRNT SDK or Light Banana have ads?
Neither StarPRNT SDK nor Light Banana shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StarPRNT SDK or Light Banana?
StarPRNT SDK ships an update every 4 months, and Light Banana every 4 days. Most recently, StarPRNT SDK was updated on November 1, 2026 and Light Banana on October 31, 2026.

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