StarPRNT SDK vs Lightspeed Display (X)
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.
Lightspeed Display (X)
This app provides a customer-facing display for your retail point-of-sale system, allowing customers to view transaction details and provide their contact information. It streamlines the checkout process and enhances customer engagement.
- Customer-facing transaction display
- View line items, tax, and discounts
- Collect customer contact details
- Enable email receipts and marketing sign-ups
- Eliminate data entry errors
- Free onboarding and 24/7 support
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Lightspeed Display is the perfect companion for Lightspeed Retail POS (X-series), offering retailers a customer-facing display using a secondary iPad. To pair, simply enable Lightspeed Display from the Hardware tab in the Lightspeed Retail POS (X-Series) app settings and enter the four-digit Lightspeed Display code into the app. Let customers view key transaction details • Give your customers an overview of the sale as you’re checking out • Use the customer facing sale display to show all line items, sales tax, discounts and more Enable customers to provide their details • Encourage customers to enter their contact details for email receipts, personalized marketing or even to sign-up to your email email list • Eliminate typos or misheard email addresses Lightspeed Display requires iOS 12 and the latest version of Lightspeed Retail POS (X-Series), also available on the App Store. Free onboarding & 24/7 support • Enjoy award-winning and in-house customer support team that’s available 24/7 • Get free step-by-step articles and resources in our comprehensive Help Center • Watch step-by-step video tutorials to help you navigate and get the most out of your POS
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: StarPRNT SDK at 4.7 against Lightspeed Display (X)'s 1.4. StarPRNT SDK also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 9%) and device support (3 vs 1). Lightspeed Display (X)'s advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 7). 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 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of StarPRNT SDK's written reviews are positive against 9% of Lightspeed Display (X)'s.
StarPRNT SDK ships an update every 4 months, Lightspeed Display (X) every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StarPRNT SDK | Lightspeed Display (X) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (7 ratings) — better | 1.4 (21 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 9.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 21 — 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 — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | STAR MICRONICS CO.,LTD. | Lightspeed Commerce Inc. |
Customer experience
StarPRNT SDK
Lightspeed Display (X)
In-app purchases
StarPRNT SDK
No in-app purchases
Lightspeed Display (X)
No in-app purchases
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