Comparison

Canon Service Tool for PJ vs Cloud Ready printer

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

Head to head
About

Canon Service Tool for PJ

Remotely control and operate compatible Canon projectors via Wi-Fi. Manage settings, monitor status, and troubleshoot issues for single or multiple units.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi projector connection
  • Single and multi-unit control (up to 9)
  • Projector status monitoring
  • Troubleshooting information
  • Read/write projector setup files
  • Remote operation
Features
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Canon Service Tool for PJ is a free application that allows you to connect to Canon projectors (see below for compatible models) via Wi-Fi*, and remotely operate and control the projector. * Use the projector as an access point, or use the existing access point to connect to the projector. ■ Main features • You can automatically search for the projector, and connect to a supported device by using the projector as an access point, or by using the existing access point. - Single Control / Multi Control This function allows you to remotely operate a single or multiple supported devices simultaneously for up to 9 units. - Maintenance In addition to projector status indicators (alert status, power status, lamp status, and filter status), troubleshooting information are also displayed on the supported device in case of errors. - Read/Write The application allows for reading the projector setup information, and saving it as a file on the supported device. The file can be used to edit settings on other projectors. ■ Compatible models - Canon 4K600STZ projectors* * The following models support Multi Control remote operations only: WUX450,WX450ST,WX520,WUX400ST,WUX6000,WUX500,4K500ST,WUX6010,WUX450ST,4K501ST ■ Supported OS iOS 9.3/10.1 ■ Notes • If the application does not operate properly, force-quit, and restart. • Available functions differ depending on the model. • Make sure you have the password for the projector before using. For details about setting a password, refer to the operating instructions of the projector. • The operation may fail if the projector is operated from other devices in the process. • Search for the projector manually if its wireless LAN function is enabled and yet does not appear in the auto search results. • It takes about 7 minutes for Read, and 15 minutes for Write function. Do not turn off the power while reading/writing.

About

Cloud Ready printer

Print documents, images, and web pages to any printer on your network or in the cloud from your mobile device. Offers secure print job release, cost-saving economy mode, and the ability to print from anywhere, on any platform.

Highlights
  • Print from anywhere
  • Supports Canon, HP, Brother, and more
  • Secure print job release
  • Economy mode for cost savings
  • Print from cloud storage
  • Direct printing mode
Features
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Cloud Ready Printer makes printing easy and convenient, allowing you to print any document, image, or web page to any printer on your network or in the cloud from your mobile device. With Cloud Ready Printer, you can print from anywhere, any platform, and release print jobs securely at your convenience. Save on printing costs with Economy mode, which converts print jobs to duplex and grayscale. Preview print jobs before printing, and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with secure print job release. Download Cloud Ready Printer now and start printing smarter. One app that processes thousands of jobs every day and it works always Can I print to my printer while I am away, like really far? Why not? You can. Is your printer air print enabled? We don't care. We support it either way. Is your printer too old or inexpensive? We understand, we support them too. Is your printer USB connected and you want to print from your iphone or ipad? We got you. Please visit https://www.cloudreadyprinter.com. Cloud Printer application can make any network/usb/bluetooth connected printer "Cloud Ready Printer". Smart Printer supports manufacturers like HP, Canon, Brother, Epson, Xerox , Ricoh, Kyocera and many more MOBILE PRINTING: You can also print documents, pictures, Facebook photos or content from other cloud storage solutions like Drop Box, Drive, Box from your mobile phone. This app is truly a Global Follow me solution and you can release your print jobs at your convenience. CLOUD PRINT ENABLER: Print any document, from any where and from any platform ( PC, Mobile, Chrome ) and collect at your printer at home/office. FOLLOW ME: Release the documents securely at your convenience. Delete any unwanted print jobs or Save it for future use. Your print jobs are literally at your finger tips. DIRECT PRINTING MODE: As soon as a document is submitted to the "Google Cloud Printer", this app downloads the print job from cloud and prints on the configured device. Note: Any questions or problems please send a mail to our Support everydaysols@gmail.com

Screenshots

Canon Service Tool for PJ4 screens
Cloud Ready printer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Canon Service Tool for PJ at none against Cloud Ready printer's 1. Canon Service Tool for PJ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 38%). Cloud Ready printer's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 2). On price, rating 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cloud Ready printer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Canon Service Tool for PJ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Canon Service Tool for PJ against 4.0 for Cloud Ready printer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cloud Ready printer has 1.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Canon Service Tool for PJ's written reviews are positive against 38% of Cloud Ready printer's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Canon Service Tool for PJ versus Cloud Ready printer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCanon Service Tool for PJCloud Ready printer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better4.0 (1.7K ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better37.8% of reviews
Number of ratings21.7K — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCanon Inc.kishore papineni

Customer experience

Canon Service Tool for PJ

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Cloud Ready printer

All ratings1,672 ratings
Positive73.0%
Neutral5.1%
Negative21.9%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive37.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.2%

Bugs and requests

Canon Service Tool for PJ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Cloud Ready printer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to print documents despite successful upload
  • App freezing and crashing
  • Inability to detect or add printer

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to size and edit documents before printing
  • Option to delete multiple print jobs at once
  • Free trial period to test the app

In-app purchases

None

Canon Service Tool for PJ

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Cloud Ready printer

One-time1
  • Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Canon Service Tool for PJ free?
Canon Service Tool for PJ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cloud Ready printer free?
Cloud Ready printer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Canon Service Tool for PJ or Cloud Ready printer?
Canon Service Tool for PJ is rated higher. Canon Service Tool for PJ averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Cloud Ready printer averages 4.0 from 1.7K ratings.
Do Canon Service Tool for PJ or Cloud Ready printer have ads?
Cloud Ready printer shows ads; Canon Service Tool for PJ does not.

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