Star PassPRNT vs Prep Label
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
Prep Label
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Star PassPRNT at Free against Prep Label's $24.99. Star PassPRNT 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
Star PassPRNT is free to download; Prep Label costs $24.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Star PassPRNT | Prep Label |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $24.99 |
| Rating | 2.9 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | STAR MICRONICS CO., LTD. | Pieco Direct |
In-app purchases
Star PassPRNT
No in-app purchases
Prep Label
No in-app purchases
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