Comparison

Niostar vs Star Label Print

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

Head to head
About

Niostar

Features
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Can connect and test thermal receipt or thermal label printer via WiFi and Bluetooth

About

Star Label Print

Design and print product labels quickly and easily without needing a separate POS app. Customize templates, import product data via CSV, or input it manually. Connect to compatible Star Micronics printers for seamless label creation.

Highlights
  • Design custom label templates
  • Import product data via CSV
  • Manual product information input
  • Print to Star Micronics printers
  • Use pre-designed templates
  • User-friendly interface
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Make Product Label Creation Easier and Faster. This app is a convenient tool that allows you to design and print product labels without any other POS app. With a user-friendly interface and a variety of features, it makes creating labels easier. Whether you're a small or large business owner, this app is designed to meet your needs. Key Features 1. Design Label Templates Create and customize label templates with a simple designer. 2. Import Product Databases Seamlessly import product data using CSV files. Easily manage large amounts of product information with just a few taps. 3. Effortless Printing with Compatible Printers Connect to Star Micronics LAN or Bluetooth-enabled printers to print labels using your selected templates and product information. 4. Pre-Designed Templates Access a variety of label templates that are ready to use. You can also customize them to meet your specific requirements. 5. Manual Input of Product Information You can manually input product data directly within the app for individual label creation. Recommended For * Anyone looking to create and print simple labels themselves with ease. * Users who need to manage product information and label designs in one place. Please Note * This app requires a Star LAN or Bluetooth-enabled printer. Please ensure your printer is compatible before use. * When using the CSV import feature, the template should have the same header information as items in the CSV, please check the required format in advance. * Supported Star Micronics Label Printers are listed below. - TSP100IV SK: Firmware version 2.0 or later - mC-Label3: Firmware version 1.0 or later - mC-Label2: Firmware version 1.0 or later * To configure printers, please install Star Quick Setup Utility. You can find the app by searching “Star Quick Setup Utility” on App Store.

Screenshots

Niostar4 screens
Star Label Print4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Star Label Print at every 4 months against Niostar's every 29 months. Niostar's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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

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

Niostar ships an update every 29 months, Star Label Print every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Niostar versus Star Label Print: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNiostarStar Label Print
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZhuhai Zywell Technology Co., LTDSTAR MICRONICS CO.,LTD.

In-app purchases

None

Niostar

No in-app purchases

None

Star Label Print

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Niostar free?
Niostar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Star Label Print free?
Star Label Print is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Niostar or Star Label Print have ads?
Neither Niostar nor Star Label Print shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Niostar or Star Label Print?
Niostar ships an update every 29 months, and Star Label Print every 4 months. Most recently, Niostar was updated on October 27, 2026 and Star Label Print on October 28, 2026.

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