# Backfeed vs ZPL Viewer

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Backfeed at 17.0 against ZPL Viewer's 26.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backfeed sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and ZPL Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backfeed | ZPL Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robert Owens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865139091) | [CODIGITAL SOLUTIONS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829802387) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### ZPL Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zpl-viewer/id6800881511)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Access | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backfeed free?

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

### Is ZPL Viewer free?

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

### Do Backfeed or ZPL Viewer have ads?

Neither Backfeed nor ZPL Viewer shows ads.

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