Comparison

POS vs Printer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

POS

This utility app enables printing from your iPhone or iPad to compatible printers via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. It supports various character sets, barcodes, and images, converting them to printable graphics without needing printer drivers.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth printing
  • Wi-Fi printing
  • Print Chinese/English characters
  • Print barcodes (1D/2D)
  • Print images
  • Driverless printing
Features
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POS-Printer是一款免费应用程序,可以通过 Apple iPhone或iPad的本地蓝牙与打印机设备的BLE4.0蓝牙连接打印。 主要功能特点: 1、支持蓝牙打印。 2、支持Wi-Fi打印。 3、支持中英文字符、一维条码、二维条码及本地图库图片等的打印。 4、支持将各种字符转化为图形的方式打印,无需安装打印机驱动程序。 5、软件使用说明见如下链接: http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMTYzMTI1OTY4NA==.html

About

Printer

Easily print documents and photos directly from your iPhone or iPad to any AirPrint-enabled printer. Offers a streamlined interface for fast, reliable printing without complex menus. Test compatibility with a free first print.

Highlights
  • Direct mobile to AirPrint printer connection
  • Full PDF support
  • Cloud integration for file selection
  • High-quality photo printing
  • Streamlined interface for quick printing
  • Free first print for compatibility testing
Features
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The Simple Way to Print from Your iPhone and iPad Stop transferring files to your computer just to print them. Our app provides a direct, stable connection between your mobile device and any AirPrint-enabled printer. We have focused on one single goal: making document and photo printing as fast and reliable as possible without unnecessary features or complex menus. EFFICIENT DOCUMENT PRINTING Handle all your professional and personal paperwork directly from your device. • Full PDF Support: Open and print PDF files from your mail or storage folders. • Cloud Integration: Easily select files stored on your device to send them to the printer. • Text Documents: High-clarity printing for all your essential text-based files. HIGH-QUALITY PHOTO PRINTING Turn your digital memories into physical copies instantly. • Gallery Access: Browse your photo library and select your favorite shots. • Visual Clarity: Print images in high resolution with full support for photo-capable printers. • Quick Selection: A streamlined interface designed to get your photos from your screen to your paper in seconds. FREE VS. PREMIUM ACCESS We offer a flexible model so you can test the app before committing: • Free Experience: New users get their first print completely free of charge to test printer compatibility. Additionally, any document that is exactly one (1) page in size remains free to print. • Premium Access: For users who need to print multi-page documents, large files, or require unlimited printing capabilities, a premium subscription is required. HOW IT WORKS Our app uses AirPrint technology to find printers on your network automatically: Ensure your iPhone or iPad is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your printer. Select your desired document or photo within the app. Preview the file and tap "Print." The app will detect your AirPrint-compatible printer and complete the task. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS To ensure a successful connection, your printer must support AirPrint technology. Both your mobile device and your printer must be connected to the same wireless network (WiFi) to communicate. LEGAL & PRIVACY Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/everscale.is/privacypolicyofprintersmart/1 Terms and Conditions: https://sites.google.com/everscale.is/termsconditionsprintersmart/1

Screenshots

POS3 screens
Printer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Printer at 3.7 against POS's 3.0. Printer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). POS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (28 vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Printer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. POS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Printer holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POS has 28 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

POS ships an update every 2 months, Printer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
POS versus Printer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPOSPrinter
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (28 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB74 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer共海 王Libra Capital LLC

Customer experience

POS

All ratings28 ratings
Positive39.3%
Neutral21.4%
Negative39.3%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive21.7%
Neutral26.1%
Negative52.2%

Printer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

POS

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Printer

Subscriptions7
  • Printer – Smart Air Print Printing3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Printer – Smart Air Print Printing$3.997 Days
  • Printer – Smart Air Print Printing3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Printer – Smart Air Print Printing3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Printer – Smart Air Print Printing$19.991 Year
  • Printer – Print Smart Air Printing3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Printer – Smart Air Print Printing$89.991 Year

Questions

Is POS free?
POS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Printer free?
Printer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, POS or Printer?
Printer is rated higher. POS averages 3.0 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Printer averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do POS or Printer have ads?
Neither POS nor Printer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, POS or Printer?
POS ships an update every 2 months, and Printer weekly. Most recently, POS was updated on October 15, 2026 and Printer on October 18, 2026.

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