Comparison

Label Maker vs Zebra BT Comms Utility

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

Head to head
About

Label Maker

Design and print professional labels with support for Zebra printers and ZPL. Create custom templates with text, barcodes, QR codes, and images for inventory, shipping, and retail. Preview and export labels in various formats.

Highlights
  • Custom label template design
  • Barcode and QR code generation
  • ZPL output for Zebra printers
  • Image and logo embedding
  • Batch processing and smart workflows
  • Export as PNG, JPG, or ZPL
Features
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Label Maker - Print Master Pro is a professional barcode, QR code, and Zebra label design app with ZPL support for inventory, retail, shipping, product labeling, and thermal printing workflows. Design labels with text, images, barcodes, QR codes, and dynamic fields, preview layouts, and print from iPhone, iPad, and Mac. LABEL DESIGN • Create custom templates with text, barcodes, QR codes, logos, and images. • Control font, alignment, orientation, spacing, and dynamic data fields. • Preview labels before printing. • Use common Zebra label sizes or custom dimensions. ZPL & ZEBRA PRINTING • Generate ZPL for direct thermal and thermal transfer printing. • Compatible with many Zebra ZPL-based printers. • Support network, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and compatible Bluetooth workflows. • Export raw ZPL when needed. BARCODES & QR CODES • Generate EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, and QR codes. • Add static or dynamic codes to label layouts. • Convert and embed compatible logos and images into ZPL. BATCH & EXPORT • Reuse label templates across items and SKUs. • Use attributes to fill label content from your data. • Organize labels by project, folder, or category. • Export labels as PNG, JPG, PDF, ZIP, or ZPL files. • Share through AirDrop, email, cloud drives, and compatible apps. STARKODE PRO Part of the Starkode Pro series for professionals working across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Need help? Contact support@starkode.com. SUBSCRIPTION Starkode membership is month-to-month with no long-term contracts or cancellation fees. Cancel anytime from your device. Privacy Policy: https://starkode.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://starkode.com/terms/

About

Zebra BT Comms Utility

Features
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We are excited to announce the release of the Zebra BT Comms Utility for iOS, a versatile management tool designed to enhance the functionality of the Zebra WS101 wearable Bluetooth Communication Badge. The application is available for download from the Apple App Store and is designed to provide a seamless management experience on iOS devices. Below covers the features and updates included up to version 1.0.18. Key Features • Device Information Overview: - View critical device information at a glance, including battery level, device name, Bluetooth address, serial number, Bluetooth transport used for the app connection, and firmware version. - Page Device: Locate a connected WS101 by triggering an alert (plays a tone, flashes the LED, and activates haptics). The alert can be stopped by pressing any button on the device. • Device Settings Customization: - Notification Sounds: Toggle sound alerts and change the language for voice prompts. • System Configuration: - Wake Word & Duress Word: Configure custom voice commands to trigger specific actions. - Buttons: Map the P1, P2, and P3 buttons to functions like SDK/Application Control, Call Functions, Microphone mute, etc. • Other Device Settings: - Notification Control: Configure the behavior of the Duress Action. - Reset & Update: - Firmware Update: Perform firmware updates manually via file selection.. - Factory Reset: Restore the device to its default settings. - Clear Pairing on Dock: A control feature to automatically delete the WS101's saved BT pairing list when the device is docked in its cradle. Enabled by default. • Diagnostics Tools: - Audio Test: Verify audio functionality by using the record, playback, and Play Ringtone features to test the device's microphone and speaker.

Screenshots

Label Maker4 screens
Zebra BT Comms Utility4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zebra BT Comms Utility at none against Label Maker's 2. Label Maker's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Label Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Zebra BT Comms Utility asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Label Maker ships an update every 4 weeks, Zebra BT Comms Utility every 5 months. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Label Maker versus Zebra BT Comms Utility: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLabel MakerZebra BT Comms Utility
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStarkode Limited CompanyZebra Technologies Corporation

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Label Maker

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Labels7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Premium Suite1 Month trial$24.991 Month
None

Zebra BT Comms Utility

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Label Maker free?
Label Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zebra BT Comms Utility free?
Zebra BT Comms Utility is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Label Maker or Zebra BT Comms Utility have ads?
Neither Label Maker nor Zebra BT Comms Utility shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Label Maker or Zebra BT Comms Utility?
Label Maker ships an update every 4 weeks, and Zebra BT Comms Utility every 5 months. Most recently, Label Maker was updated on September 21, 2026 and Zebra BT Comms Utility on September 21, 2026.

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