Comparison

DistPad vs Brother Mobile Deploy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DistPad

Control atmospheric distillation analyzers wirelessly for petroleum and petrochemical labs. Monitor sample status, view results in tables and graphs, and export data to LIMS or printers. Easily set up measurement programs and customize reporting formats.

Highlights
  • Wireless analyzer control
  • Real-time results viewing
  • Tabular and graphical reporting
  • Export to LIMS via FTP
  • Print to Zebra thermal printer
  • Customizable reporting formats
  • Sample parameter adjustment
Features
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Utility App for wireless control of atmospheric distillation analysers from ORBIS BV that are used in Petroleum & Petrochemical Laboratories. The app is capable of controlling the atmospheric distillation analysers of ORBIS BV, provides information about the analysers and reports the results of the analysers in a tabular and graphical manner. A set of standard methods allows to easily set up measurement programs that can be send to one of the connected analysers. A status screen provides information about the current status of each sample currently running on one of the analysers. Results can be viewed real time while the instrument is running or upon completion of the test. Results can be exported via ftp connection in xml format to a remote database (LIMS) Laboratory information management system. or printed on a Zebra thermal printer. The format of reporting to the printer or LIMS can be set easily on a formatting screen which can be set as a global default setting or for each standard method or program individually. The program parameters for each Sample (tasks) that are due to run ,currently running or being finished can be changed at all time. The parameters that can be changed are depending on the status of each task. Reference samples can be monitored using the reference screen showing consistency of each analyser. Frequency of verification and recalibration of the analysers can be set in the system settings screen along other parameters.

About

Brother Mobile Deploy

This utility app enables the remote configuration and updating of multiple Brother mobile printers simultaneously from a smartphone or tablet. It simplifies fleet management by allowing administrators to push firmware, settings, fonts, and templates with a single action.

Highlights
  • Cloud-based printer configuration
  • Simultaneous fleet updates
  • Push firmware, settings, fonts, templates
  • Automatic update checks
  • Supports .blf package files
  • Remote fleet management
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[Description] Mobile Deploy is a cloud based app that performs a complete printer configuration using a smart phone or tablet. The update process is easy, requiring a simple push of a button by the printer operator and Mobile Deploy transfers the full update and configuration. Companies can now maintain and update their entire fleet of Brother mobile printers simultaneously and instantaneously with a click of a button! [How to use] Simple Setup - Simply install the app on the devices and load the URL provided by your administrator. Simultaneous Distribution - Post once and all printers in the field get updated. Auto Update Check - The app automatically checks for updates that have been posted. Complete Updates - Firmware, settings, fonts, and templates can all be updated. For more information, see http://www.brother.co.jp/eng/dev/specific/mobile_deploy/index.aspx [Key Features] Supports .blf package files that contain all the required updates. [Compatible machines] PJ-763MFi, PJ-773, PJ-862, PJ-863, PJ-883, RJ-2031,RJ-2050, RJ-2131, RJ-2140, RJ-2150, RJ-3050, RJ-3050Ai, RJ-3150, RJ-3150Ai, RJ-3230B, RJ-3250WB, RJ-3235B, RJ-3255WB, RJ-4230B, RJ-4250WB, RJ-4235B, RJ-4255WB, TD-2120N, TD-2130N, TD-2125N, TD-2125NWB, TD-2135N, TD-2135NWB, TD-2320D, TD-2320DF, TD-2320DSA, TD-2350D, TD-2350DF, TD-2350DSA, TD-2350DFSA TD-4550DNWB, TD-4425DN, TD-4425DNF, TD-4455DNWB, TD-4525DN, TD-4555DNWB, TD-4555DNWBF To help us improve the application, send your feedback to Feedback-mobile-apps-lm@brother.com. Please note that we may not be able to respond to individual emails.

Screenshots

Brother Mobile Deploy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DistPad at 12.1 against Brother Mobile Deploy'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

DistPad ships an update every 3 months, Brother Mobile Deploy every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DistPad versus Brother Mobile Deploy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistPadBrother Mobile Deploy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB137 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperORBIS BVBrother Industries, LTD.

Customer experience

DistPad

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Brother Mobile Deploy

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

DistPad

No in-app purchases

None

Brother Mobile Deploy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DistPad free?
DistPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brother Mobile Deploy free?
Brother Mobile Deploy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DistPad or Brother Mobile Deploy have ads?
Neither DistPad nor Brother Mobile Deploy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DistPad or Brother Mobile Deploy?
DistPad ships an update every 3 months, and Brother Mobile Deploy every 4 months. Most recently, DistPad was updated on October 15, 2026 and Brother Mobile Deploy on October 17, 2026.

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