Comparison

Niostar vs Label Codes

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

Head to head

Design & print barcode labels

Free

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About

Niostar

Features

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

About

Label Codes

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Turn your data into labels with Label Codes for iPhone and iPad. Import a CSV or Excel (.xlsx) file, generate a batch of barcodes, or reopen a saved project. Design labels with text, barcodes, QR codes and images, then preview the result before printing. • Start with ready-made templates or customize your layout. • Adjust label size, select rows and set the number of copies. • Print with AirPrint or compatible network and Bluetooth LE printers. • Export labels as PDF, PNG or SVG. • Save your projects and transfer them between devices and the web designer. Printer support depends on the model, command language and connection. Print a test label before a large batch. Free to download and use. No account is required for native label creation.

Screenshots

Niostar4 screens

Label Codes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Label Codes at every 2 days 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, Label Codes every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Niostar versus Label Codes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Niostar	Label Codes
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 29 months	Every 2 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	15.6 — better	17.0
Further details — not scored
Size	7 MB	20 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Zhuhai Zywell Technology Co., LTD	Bino Solutions SRL

In-app purchases

None

Niostar

No in-app purchases

None

Label Codes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Niostar free?

Niostar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Label Codes free?

Label Codes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Niostar or Label Codes have ads?

Neither Niostar nor Label Codes shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Niostar or Label Codes?

Niostar ships an update every 29 months, and Label Codes every 2 days. Most recently, Niostar was updated on October 15, 2026 and Label Codes on October 8, 2026.