RF: Barcode Labels Generator vs MaxPrintAlign
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 3, 2026 for RF, Oct 13, 2026 for MaxPrintAlign.
The short answer
- Only MaxPrintAlign lists a free plan.
- RF lists 11 features MaxPrintAlign’s listing doesn’t mention, including Bulk generation, Custom layouts, Custom rules.
Head to head
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
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Pro
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureGenerate professional barcode labels for your products instantly. Create barcodes with a single click, design branded label templates that match your store, and print production-ready labels. No technical skills required. Perfect for managing inventory across single or multiple locations. Works seamlessly with any barcode scanner for easy scanning and inventory management.
MaxPrintAlign helps Shopify merchants create barcode labels that match their thermal printer and label stock. Create a printer profile, print a calibration sheet, adjust X/Y alignment and scale, then select product variants and generate exact-size PDF labels. It uses an existing Shopify barcode when available and falls back to SKU when needed.
- One-click barcode generation for single or bulk products
- SKU creation with custom formatting rules
- Support for multiple barcode standards (EAN-8, EAN-13, Code128, UPC-A, UPC-E)
- Add any details you need (name, SKU, price, options, tags, etc) to labels
- Calibrate label output with test sheets, X/Y alignment, and scale controls.
- Generate exact-size PDFs from existing Shopify barcodes or SKUs.
- Save printer profiles and review label quantities before generating each batch
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 |  RF |  MaxPrintAlign |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | RF | MaxPrintAlign |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 655 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 0% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | RF | MaxPrintAlign |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $7.99/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | Not published | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | RF | MaxPrintAlign |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #1(ahead) | #69 |
| Shopify App Charts | #1 on Rookies in SKU and barcodes | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Oct 24, 2025 | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Retail Force | MaxGioDigital |
FAQ
RF and MaxPrintAlign: common questions
- Is RF or MaxPrintAlign cheaper?
- Only MaxPrintAlign lists a free plan. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- RF lists 11 the others don’t mention, such as Bulk generation, Custom layouts, Custom rules, Custom size. 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 3, 2026 for RF, Oct 13, 2026 for MaxPrintAlign; 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 3, 2026 for RF, Oct 13, 2026 for MaxPrintAlign. 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.