StarPRNT SDK vs Epson TM Utility
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.
Epson TM Utility
This application facilitates wireless setup and configuration for compatible Epson receipt printers. It allows users to print sample and customized receipts, monitor printer status, and perform quick pairing via QR code.
- Wireless printer setup
- Printer settings configuration
- Print sample receipts
- Print customized receipts
- Monitor printer status
- Quick pairing by QR code
- Firmware update
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This app enables you to setup wireless connection, configure printer settings and print sample receipts from iPhone, iPad and iPod touch to a Epson receipt printer as below. Supported Printers -TM-H6000V -TM-L90 Liner-Free Label Printer Model -TM-L100 -TM-m10 -TM-m30 -TM-m30II -TM-m30II-H -TM-m30II-S -TM-m30II-SL -TM-m30II-NT -TM-m30III -TM-m30III-H -TM-m50 -TM-m50II -TM-m50II-H -TM-P20 -TM-P20II -TM-P60 -TM-P60II -TM-P80 -TM-P80II -TM-T20II -TM-T20II-m -TM-T20III -TM-T20IV -TM-T20IV-SP -TM-T70II -TM-T82III -TM-T82IV -TM-T88V -TM-T88VI -TM-T88VI-iHUB -TM-T88VII -TM-U220 Wi-Fi -TM-U220II Supported Customer Displays -DM-D30 -DM-D70 Features -Print sample receipt -Print customized receipt -Observe printer status -Configure printer settings -Quick pairing by QR code -Easy print by QR code -Easy print by iBeacon (TM-T88VI/TM-T88VI-iHUB/TM-H6000V) -Printer Settings Backup/Restore (TM-T20IV/TM-T20IV-SP/TM-T82IV/TM-T88VII/TM-L100/TM-P20II/TM-P80II/TM-m30III/TM-m30III-H/TM-m50II/TM-m50II-H/TM-U220II) -Setup wizard (Wireless LAN / Bluetooth) -Firmware update
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: StarPRNT SDK at 4.7 against Epson TM Utility's 2.1. StarPRNT SDK also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 16%). Epson TM Utility's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of StarPRNT SDK's written reviews are positive against 16% of Epson TM Utility's.
StarPRNT SDK ships an update every 4 months, Epson TM Utility every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StarPRNT SDK | Epson TM Utility |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (7 ratings) — better | 2.1 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 15.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | STAR MICRONICS CO., LTD. | Seiko Epson Corporation |
Customer experience
StarPRNT SDK
Epson TM Utility
In-app purchases
StarPRNT SDK
No in-app purchases
Epson TM Utility
No in-app purchases
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