Comparison

Epson TM Utility vs Revel CDS XT

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

Head to head
About

Epson TM Utility

This application facilitates wireless setup and configuration for compatible Epson receipt printers. It allows users to print sample and customized receipts, monitor printer status, and perform quick pairing via QR code.

Highlights
  • Wireless printer setup
  • Printer settings configuration
  • Print sample receipts
  • Print customized receipts
  • Monitor printer status
  • Quick pairing by QR code
  • Firmware update
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This app enables you to setup wireless connection, configure printer settings and print sample receipts from iPhone, iPad and iPod touch to a Epson receipt printer as below. Supported Printers -TM-H6000V -TM-L90 Liner-Free Label Printer Model -TM-L100 -TM-m10 -TM-m30 -TM-m30II -TM-m30II-H -TM-m30II-S -TM-m30II-SL -TM-m30II-NT -TM-m30III -TM-m30III-H -TM-m50 -TM-m50II -TM-m50II-H -TM-P20 -TM-P20II -TM-P60 -TM-P60II -TM-P80 -TM-P80II -TM-T20II -TM-T20II-m -TM-T20III -TM-T20IV -TM-T20IV-SP -TM-T70II -TM-T82III -TM-T82IV -TM-T88V -TM-T88VI -TM-T88VI-iHUB -TM-T88VII -TM-U220 Wi-Fi -TM-U220II Supported Customer Displays -DM-D30 -DM-D70 Features -Print sample receipt -Print customized receipt -Observe printer status -Configure printer settings -Quick pairing by QR code -Easy print by QR code -Easy print by iBeacon (TM-T88VI/TM-T88VI-iHUB/TM-H6000V) -Printer Settings Backup/Restore (TM-T20IV/TM-T20IV-SP/TM-T82IV/TM-T88VII/TM-L100/TM-P20II/TM-P80II/TM-m30III/TM-m30III-H/TM-m50II/TM-m50II-H/TM-U220II) -Setup wizard (Wireless LAN / Bluetooth) -Firmware update

About

Revel CDS XT

Features
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CDS XT offers many customization options when paired with Revel’s new branding tool. Able to store custom colors, images, split-screen displays, and logos, CDS XT helps restaurants increase and improve brand awareness. CDS XT also connects customers directly with Revel loyalty program prompts, improving on-going customer engagement and recognition for returning guests. CDS XT Features: Custom branding functionality: - Simplified configuration with the Revel Branding Tool - Easier updates to recurring promotions, holiday specials, and general messaging, with the ability to save and store multiple skins - Built-in account creation for Revel loyalty programs and returning customers - In-app Revel loyalty reward redemption - Native gratuity entry and signature screens for credit card authentication - In-app facilitation of digital emails for customer relationship management - Integrated scale display for weighted products

Screenshots

Epson TM Utility4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Epson TM Utility at 3 against Revel CDS XT's 1. Epson TM Utility also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Epson TM Utility ships an update every 3 months, Revel CDS XT every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Epson TM Utility versus Revel CDS XT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEpson TM UtilityRevel CDS XT
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS12.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeiko Epson CorporationRevel Systems iPad POS

In-app purchases

None

Epson TM Utility

No in-app purchases

None

Revel CDS XT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Epson TM Utility free?
Epson TM Utility is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Revel CDS XT free?
Revel CDS XT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Epson TM Utility or Revel CDS XT have ads?
Neither Epson TM Utility nor Revel CDS XT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Epson TM Utility or Revel CDS XT?
Epson TM Utility ships an update every 3 months, and Revel CDS XT every 4 months. Most recently, Epson TM Utility was updated on November 3, 2026 and Revel CDS XT on November 3, 2026.

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