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2.40 (Rating count: 93)
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Review summary

SharpFox is quick to set up and good for basic, on-the-go printing from iPhone, especially for 4x6 label tasks, with cost benefits from using thermal paper. However, users report persistent Bluetooth problems, one-page printing limitations, a clunky UX with little guidance, unit sizing constraints, and language barriers that hinder support.
Pros
  • Quick and easy setup leading to fast initial printing
  • Direct printing from iPhone, suitable for portable use
  • Supports 4x6 label printing and common label workflows
  • Portable and convenient for on-the-go printing
  • Cost-effective printing with thermal paper and simple use for basic tasks
Cons
  • Persistent Bluetooth connection issues and timeouts/disconnections
  • Only prints one page or has issues with multi-page printing
  • Sparse instructions and a confusing user experience without helpful guides
  • Inability to switch between metric and inches; limited image sizing options
  • Language/support barriers (non-English assistance) and inconsistent help resources
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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 2.40
All time rating average: 2.40
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DateAuthorRatingComment
2026-06-17 mo***** Perfect
Perfect
2026-06-15 s.***** Why have a tattoo printer app that you can’t even change in to itches , it says there is a option but it won’t change no matter what you use and the thing that sucks is this is the only app the printer will use so basically I’m suck with trying to tattoo with mm instead of ich
Why have a tattoo printer app that you can’t even change in to itches , it says there is a option but it won’t change no matter what you use and the thing that sucks is this is the only app the printer will use so basically I’m suck with trying to tattoo with mm instead of ich
2026-06-09 Mi***** It is a nice printer, although I expected it to print in color. It didn’t. Otherwise, it is a nice app and a pretty decent printer.
It is a nice printer, although I expected it to print in color. It didn’t. Otherwise, it is a nice app and a pretty decent printer.
2026-06-06 ur***** I’m just trying to print with a printer I payed for and it ask to login every time for no reason. This last time the icon just sits and spins and doesn’t login. Please fix.
I’m just trying to print with a printer I payed for and it ask to login every time for no reason. This last time the icon just sits and spins and doesn’t login. Please fix.
2026-06-06 dp***** Worked ok most the time but when I needed it most stopped working and been trying to get to work for an hour
Worked ok most the time but when I needed it most stopped working and been trying to get to work for an hour
2026-06-06 li***** Unable to print anymore. Only printed two documents in 1 day. Next day App not working, no more file uploading, App was just in continuous refreshing mode in document tab/upload file section with nothing uploading or happening. PLEASE HELP. I really was impressed on how easy and great this product was when it was working properly. I will revise my rating if App or developer fixes issue
Unable to print anymore. Only printed two documents in 1 day. Next day App not working, no more file uploading, App was just in continuous refreshing mode in document tab/upload file section with nothing uploading or happening. PLEASE HELP. I really was impressed on how easy and great this product was when it was working properly. I will revise my rating if App or developer fixes issue
2026-06-05 Mi***** the app has too many bugs and is slow. the printer is great quality but i wish that they would take time and improve the app to match the hardware. Its truly wasted potential and is extremely disappointing
the app has too many bugs and is slow. the printer is great quality but i wish that they would take time and improve the app to match the hardware. Its truly wasted potential and is extremely disappointing
2026-02-24 Ga***** Tengo un problema que mi app nunca cambia de mm a pulgadas🙁
Tengo un problema que mi app nunca cambia de mm a pulgadas🙁
2026-02-19 DC***** It works, but if you want to do anything other than just print straight tax, it gets pretty awful to figure out. There are no instructions or help files. Tried to print vertical text and I did it, but have no idea how I got there; I have to fuss around with it every time. Be prepared for a LOT of poking around before you get what you want.
It works, but if you want to do anything other than just print straight tax, it gets pretty awful to figure out. There are no instructions or help files. Tried to print vertical text and I did it, but have no idea how I got there; I have to fuss around with it every time. Be prepared for a LOT of poking around before you get what you want.
2025-11-20 No***** This not an easy app to use but it does work. The main thing to understand is that some “fiddling around” is required. What you want to print has to be in the SharpFox folder within Files. You can also print screenshots, photos, files that are in DropBox, etc. The installation was very simple. The Bluetooth connection is made through the app, not Settings. One thing that is irritating is that the connection times out pretty quickly. But all in all, I’m satisfied.
This not an easy app to use but it does work. The main thing to understand is that some “fiddling around” is required. What you want to print has to be in the SharpFox folder within Files. You can also print screenshots, photos, files that are in DropBox, etc. The installation was very simple. The Bluetooth connection is made through the app, not Settings. One thing that is irritating is that the connection times out pretty quickly. But all in all, I’m satisfied.
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