AK: PO & Barcode Label Printer vs CTS Multi Barcode Labels
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 5, 2026 for AK, Oct 29, 2026 for CTS Multi Barcode Labels.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: AK 5.0 from 1 reviews and CTS Multi Barcode Labels 4.9 from 95 reviews.
- Only AK lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $12/month for AK and $9.99/month for CTS Multi Barcode Labels.
- CTS Multi Barcode Labels lists 11 features AK’s listing doesn’t mention, including Bin locations, Bulk generation, Custom layouts.
Head to head
Print barcode and address labels on any printer and size.
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · 300 labels a month, any number of runs
- · 40 presets: Avery, Dymo, Zebra, Brother
- · Print from POs, transfers or products
- · Print history with exact reprints
Pro
- · Barcode and SKU generator
- · Designer, custom sizes, Zebra ZPL
- · Everything in Free
- · Label setup from your photo or PDF
- · No monthly label limit (Free: 300/mo)
- · Receive by scan, print station, API
Standard
- · Continuous updates and improvements
- · Full access to every feature
- · Support by the app developers
- · Unlimited SKUs
- · Unlimited barcodes
- · Unlimited label templates
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
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- Read-only by design: it cannot rename a product, change a SKU or edit inventory
- Barcode geometry measured against GS1 specs and tested by decoding real output
- Print from purchase order files, Shopify transfers or hand picked products
- Eight presets for Dymo, Zebra, Brother, Avery, plus custom sizes and ZPL on Pro
- Works with Dymo, Zebra, Brother, Rollo, TSC, GoDEX, inkjet, laser, and more.
- Customize templates with Liquid code, fonts, Metafields, logo, etc.
- Assign sequential barcodes and SKUs to your products in a few clicks.
- Generate QR codes that link to the product page and order page.
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  AK |  CTS Multi Barcode Labels |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | AK | CTS Multi Barcode Labels |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★(ahead) | 4.9 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 1 | 95(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 1 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | AK | CTS Multi Barcode Labels |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $12/month | $9.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 5 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | AK | CTS Multi Barcode Labels |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #34 | #23(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | #4 on Pricing moves in SKU and barcodes | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Aug 6, 2026 | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Aislekit | Cashew Tree Software Inc. |
FAQ
AK and CTS Multi Barcode Labels: common questions
- Is AK or CTS Multi Barcode Labels cheaper?
- Only AK lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $12/month for AK and $9.99/month for CTS Multi Barcode Labels. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Which has better reviews, AK or CTS Multi Barcode Labels?
- On the Shopify App Store: AK 5.0 from 1 reviews and CTS Multi Barcode Labels 4.9 from 95 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- AK lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Inventory transfer. CTS Multi Barcode Labels lists 11 the others don’t mention, such as Bin locations, Bulk generation, Custom layouts, Custom templates. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Nov 5, 2026 for AK, Oct 29, 2026 for CTS Multi Barcode Labels; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Nov 5, 2026 for AK, Oct 29, 2026 for CTS Multi Barcode Labels. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.