Star PassPRNT vs Spectra VSS App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Star PassPRNT
This application receives print data from an iOS app and relays it to a compatible Star Printer. It supports various Star printer models and allows data to be passed via URL schemes, enabling printing of HTML or PDF content.
- Receives print data from iOS apps
- Sends data to Star Printers
- Supports HTML and PDF print data
- Utilizes URL schemes for data transfer
- Compatible with numerous Star printer models
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Star PassPRNT is a print data relaying application. Star PassPRNT receives print data from an iOS app and sends it to a Star Printer. Your iOS App can call Star PassPRNT by using URL schemes and pass print data made from HTML or PDF to Star PassPRNT, then Star Printer prints that data. Supported Star Printers are listed below. Star Micronics Desktop Printers: mPOP F/W1.0.1 or later Bluetooth mC-Print3 F/W1.0 or later Bluetooth/LAN/USB mC-Print2 F/W1.0 or later Bluetooth/LAN/USB mC-Label3 F/W1.0 or later Bluetooth/LAN mC-Label2 F/W1.0 or later Bluetooth/LAN/USB TSP100IV F/W1.0 or later LAN TSP100IIIBI F/W1.0 or later Bluetooth TSP100IIILAN F/W1.3 or later LAN TSP100IIIW F/W1.4 or later LAN TSP100IIIU F/W1.0 or later USB TSP650II F/W2.1 or later Bluetooth/LAN TSP700II F/W5.1 or later Bluetooth/LAN TSP800II F/W2.1 or later Bluetooth/LAN FVP10 F/W2.0 or later Bluetooth/LAN BSC10 F/W1.0 or later LAN Star Micronics Portable Printers: SM-S220i F/W3.0 or later Bluetooth(StarPRNT), F/W2.1 or later Bluetooth(ESC/POS) SM-S230i F/W1.0 or later Bluetooth(StarPRNT), F/W1.0 or later Bluetooth(ESC/POS) SM-T300i F/W3.0 or later Bluetooth(StarPRNT), F/W2.5 or later Bluetooth(ESC/POS) SM-T400i F/W3.0 or later Bluetooth(StarPRNT), F/W2.5 or later Bluetooth(ESC/POS) SM-L200 F/W1.1 or later Bluetooth Low Energy SM-L300 F/W1.0 or later Bluetooth Low Energy
Spectra VSS App
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Spectra VSS App is a comprehensive app that allows to capture Pre-register or Walk-in visitor detail quickly & accurately. This app is an add-on to the existing Visitor Management Solution, which allows an organization to screening visitors more accurately. Overall lower cost by eliminating Physical Staff. Streamlined check-in process, with less than 30 seconds from entry to printed badge.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Spectra VSS App at every 5 weeks against Star PassPRNT's every 5 months. Star PassPRNT's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Star PassPRNT ships an update every 5 months, Spectra VSS App every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Star PassPRNT | Spectra VSS App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | STAR MICRONICS CO.,LTD. | Spectra Technovision(India) Private Limited |
In-app purchases
Star PassPRNT
No in-app purchases
Spectra VSS App
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Star PassPRNT or Spectra VSS App have ads?
Which is updated more often, Star PassPRNT or Spectra VSS App?
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