Niostar vs PDC Printer Application
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Niostar
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Can connect and test thermal receipt or thermal label printer via WiFi and Bluetooth
PDC Printer Application
This application simplifies the setup and management of thermal patient ID printers for healthcare IT. It allows for diagnostics, firmware upgrades, print setting adjustments, and security configuration, ensuring efficient wristband printing support.
- Printer diagnostics
- Firmware upgrades
- Print setting adjustments
- Security configuration
- Effortless setup
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PDC Printer Application is designed to streamline the setup and management of Certis® C1-30 thermal patient ID printers for healthcare IT teams. With this app, users can effortlessly perform diagnostics, upgrade firmware, adjust print settings, configure security preferences, and more. The Certis® C1-30, paired with this intuitive app, ensures IT professionals can provide seamless wristband printing support, helping clinicians focus on patient care.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PDC Printer Application at every 10 months against Niostar's every 29 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Niostar ships an update every 29 months, PDC Printer Application every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Niostar | PDC Printer Application |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | Every 10 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zhuhai Zywell Technology Co., LTD | Brady Corporation |
In-app purchases
Niostar
No in-app purchases
PDC Printer Application
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Niostar free?
Is PDC Printer Application free?
Do Niostar or PDC Printer Application have ads?
Which is updated more often, Niostar or PDC Printer Application?
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