Comparison

Thermal Printer Simple vs Apex ESC/POS

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

Head to head

Thermal Printer Simple

Bluetooth & USB Printing

ESC/POS print service

Free

💼 Business

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About

Thermal Printer Simple

Features

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Thermal Printer Simple is the ultimate lightweight utility for wireless printing. Designed for efficiency, it allows you to connect to compatible thermal printers via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to print labels, receipts, and notes instantly. Key Features: Instant Connection: Quick setup for Bluetooth and network thermal printers. Clean Interface: No clutter—just the tools you need to print fast. Versatile Formatting: Support for various paper sizes and basic text formatting. Reliable Performance: Optimized for the latest iOS versions. Perfect for small business owners, logistics, or personal organization. Streamline your workflow with Thermal Printer Simple today.

About

Apex ESC/POS

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ESC POS print service application

Screenshots

Thermal Printer Simple4 screens

Apex ESC/POS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Apex ESC/POS at none against Thermal Printer Simple's shown. On price, update cadence, 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

Thermal Printer Simple ships an update every 3 days, Apex ESC/POS every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

Thermal Printer Simple versus Apex ESC/POS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Thermal Printer Simple	Apex ESC/POS
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 days — better	Every 4 days
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.3	15.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	52 MB	2 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Tarun Kandregula	Premium Group LLC

In-app purchases

None

Thermal Printer Simple

No in-app purchases

None

Apex ESC/POS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thermal Printer Simple free?

Thermal Printer Simple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Apex ESC/POS free?

Apex ESC/POS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Thermal Printer Simple or Apex ESC/POS have ads?

Thermal Printer Simple shows ads; Apex ESC/POS does not.

Which is updated more often, Thermal Printer Simple or Apex ESC/POS?

Thermal Printer Simple ships an update every 3 days, and Apex ESC/POS every 4 days. Most recently, Thermal Printer Simple was updated on September 9, 2026 and Apex ESC/POS on September 24, 2026.