# ZPLora vs Backfeed

The clearest difference is update cadence: ZPLora at weekly against Backfeed's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ZPLora sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Backfeed sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ZPLora ships an update weekly, Backfeed every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZPLora | Backfeed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backfeed/id6792926352/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mehmet Sisoglu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856567474) | [Robert Owens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865139091) |

## What reviewers say

### ZPLora

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zplora-zpl-viewer-and-preflight/id6792869636)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ZPLora Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### Backfeed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backfeed/id6792926352)

This app helps manage and print labels using Zebra thermal printers. It offers automatic network discovery, printer setup, and live status monitoring. Local printing of PDFs and images is available with a one-time unlock, while cloud printing from anywhere requires a subscription.

**Highlights:** Automatic Zebra printer discovery, Printer setup via Bluetooth or IP, Live printer status monitoring, Custom label size management, Test printing and diagnostics, Local PDF/image printing, Remote printing via cloud subscription

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud — 1 Printer | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud — 5 Printers | $15.99 | per month |
| Cloud Pro | $39.99 | per month |
| Backfeed Local | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZPLora free?

ZPLora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Backfeed free?

Backfeed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do ZPLora or Backfeed have ads?

Neither ZPLora nor Backfeed shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ZPLora or Backfeed?

ZPLora ships an update weekly, and Backfeed every 3 weeks. Most recently, ZPLora was updated on November 10, 2026 and Backfeed on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*