# ShipStation Mobile vs DYMO Connect

The clearest difference is rating: ShipStation Mobile at 4.6 against DYMO Connect's 1.5. ShipStation Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (6.2K vs 247). DYMO Connect's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ShipStation Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShipStation Mobile has 6.2K ratings behind it against 247, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of ShipStation Mobile's written reviews are positive against 5% of DYMO Connect's.

ShipStation Mobile ships an update every 4 days, DYMO Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShipStation Mobile | DYMO Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shipstation-mobile/id972151811/reviews)** | [1.5 (247 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dymo-connect/id1011393267/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.2K** | 247 |
| Positive reviews | **14.9% of reviews** | 5.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 134 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Auctane](https://appshunter.io/developer/638778966) | [DYMO](https://appshunter.io/developer/433704256) |

## What reviewers say

### ShipStation Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shipstation-mobile/id972151811)

Manage your e-commerce orders, create shipping labels, and track shipments from anywhere. This app streamlines fulfillment processes, allowing you to view inventory, calculate rates, and stay connected to your business on the go.

**Highlights:** Import and manage e-commerce orders, Create and print shipping labels, Track shipments and send tracking emails, View and manage inventory levels, Calculate shipping rates, Generate SCAN forms for pickups

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 💡 Helpful for small businesses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant login issues
- 🔍 Limited functionality in mobile app
- 💤 Slow and buggy performance
- 🤯 Frustrating user experience

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing certain features
- Syncing issues between mobile app and desktop
- Unreliable order updates and notifications

**Requested features**

- Improve mobile app functionality
- Add support for more shipping carriers
- Enhance order management and tracking
- Streamline login and authentication process


### DYMO Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dymo-connect/id1011393267)

Create, save, and print custom labels directly from your smartphone or tablet. Features like spellcheck, voice-to-text, and a variety of fonts and images simplify label design. Easily generate address and barcode labels.

**Highlights:** Create, save, and print labels from mobile, Spellcheck and voice-to-text for easy creation, Customize with fonts, borders, and images, Pre-formatted label types and templates, Create address labels from contacts, Generate barcode and QR code labels

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Wireless printing
- 🔋 Works with existing DYMO printers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive interface
- ⚠️ Lacks basic functionality
- 🔒 DRM on labels
- 🤖 Poor app quality for an established brand

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening saved labels
- Unable to find or connect to printers
- Text entry issues (invisible text, misalignment)
- Print button inaccessible on newer iPhones

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Ability to import/sync label templates
- Barcode generation
- Integration with address books


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShipStation Mobile free?

ShipStation Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DYMO Connect free?

DYMO Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ShipStation Mobile or DYMO Connect?

ShipStation Mobile is rated higher. ShipStation Mobile averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while DYMO Connect averages 1.5 from 247 ratings.

### Do ShipStation Mobile or DYMO Connect have ads?

Neither ShipStation Mobile nor DYMO Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShipStation Mobile or DYMO Connect?

ShipStation Mobile ships an update every 4 days, and DYMO Connect every 2 months. Most recently, ShipStation Mobile was updated on October 26, 2026 and DYMO Connect on October 22, 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.*