Comparison

Star webPRNT Browser vs Prep Label

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

Head to head
About

Star webPRNT Browser

This app enables device-agnostic receipt printing from web-based applications to Star printers via Bluetooth. It integrates a JavaScript library to facilitate HTTP requests for printing receipts or data.

Highlights
  • Device-agnostic receipt printing
  • Supports web-based applications
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • HTTP request integration
  • Works with Star printers
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**IMPORTANT** Using Star webPRNT Browser Ver. 3.6.0 or later, it is necessary to replace the webPRNT-related JavaScript in web contents with the bundled with StarWebPRNT_WebContents Ver. 1.6 or later. Please make sure that the web contents you are using supports JavaScript replacement before updating Star webPRNT Browser. To support customers using web-based point of sale applications, Star Micronics delivers Star webPRNT Browser, an innovative technology enabling device-agnostic receipt printing technology that supports HTTP requests used in web-based applications. It allows you to print receipts or data on a Star printer by Bluetooth through Star webPRNT Browser from the web application that took in the JavaScript library which Star provided. The detail of Star webPRNT is on Star webPRNT User’s Manual site. https://www.star-m.jp/products/s_print/sdk/webprnt/manual/en/index.htm Supported Star Micronics Desktop Receipt Printers: - mPOP : Bluetooth / USB - mC-Print2 : Bluetooth / USB - mC-Print3 : Bluetooth / USB - mC-Label3 : Bluetooth - mC-Label2 : Bluetooth / USB - TSP100IV-UEWB : Bluetooth - TSP650II : Bluetooth - TSP700II : Bluetooth - TSP800II : Bluetooth - FVP10 : Bluetooth Supported Star Micronics Portable Printers: - SM-S220i: Bluetooth - SM-S230i: Bluetooth - SM-T300i: Bluetooth - SM-T400i: Bluetooth - SM-L200 : Bluetooth Low Energy - SM-L300 : Bluetooth Low Energy

About

Prep Label

Features
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Prep Label helps commercial kitchens print consistent prep labels with prep time, use-by dates, and batch printing. FEATURES • Product catalog with categories (meat, vegetable, cheese, dough, makeline, receive, info, custom) • Single-label printing with live preview • Batch printing with quantities (1–99 per product) • Label sizes: 2×1 in and 2×2 in • Dough: adjustable ready time after prep; use-by from prep + shelf life • Makeline “IN USE”, Receive (name + date), Info (name + notes) • Import/export catalog as JSON or CSV • Order labels and accessories (in-app link) • Print via AirPrint or Bixolon Bluetooth (SLCS) SUPPORTED BIXOLON PRINTER • SLP-DX220BG — 203 dpi, 2-inch direct thermal, MFi Bluetooth • Pair in Settings → Bluetooth (PIN 0000) • Full specs in the app Help and Printer tabs REQUIREMENTS • iOS 17 or later • Bixolon Bluetooth: physical iPhone or iPad (not Simulator) • AirPrint: works with system print sheet PRIVACY Catalog and printer settings stay on your device. No account required. No server upload of your product list.

Screenshots

Star webPRNT Browser4 screens
Prep Label4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Star webPRNT Browser at Free against Prep Label's $24.99. Star webPRNT Browser also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On ads, 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

Star webPRNT Browser is free to download; Prep Label costs $24.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Star webPRNT Browser versus Prep Label: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStar webPRNT BrowserPrep Label
PriceFree — better$24.99
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB3 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSTAR MICRONICS CO.,LTD.Pieco Direct

In-app purchases

None

Star webPRNT Browser

No in-app purchases

None

Prep Label

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Star webPRNT Browser free?
Star webPRNT Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Prep Label free?
Prep Label costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Star webPRNT Browser or Prep Label have ads?
Neither Star webPRNT Browser nor Prep Label shows ads.

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