# Tap & Print vs Time Squared

The clearest difference is rating: Time Squared at 4.9 against Tap & Print's 4.2. Time Squared also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and review sentiment (89% vs 52%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tap & Print sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Time Squared sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Time Squared holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.5K and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Tap & Print's written reviews are positive against 89% of Time Squared's.

Tap & Print ships an update fortnightly, Time Squared every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap & Print | Time Squared |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-and-print-smart-printer-app/id1329476705/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-squared-hours-tracker/id1508199584/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 2.4K |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews | **88.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#143** | #168 |
| Size | 84 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smart Mobile Apps FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678259775) | [TSQ Publishing Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543452557) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap & Print

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-and-print-smart-printer-app/id1329476705)

**Currently charting:** #143 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Easily print documents, photos, and PDFs from your mobile device. This app supports thousands of wireless printer models and offers scanning capabilities to digitize and share files quickly. Customize print settings for professional results.

**Highlights:** Print photos, documents, and PDFs, Built-in scanner for digitizing files, Supports over 9,000 wireless printer models, Customizable print settings (size, color, orientation), Cloud integration (iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox), Scan and share instantly

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly plan, first week -80% | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly plan with 3-day trial | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly plan with 30% OFF | $9.99 | per month |
| Weekly plan with 3-day trial | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium 1 Month | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Month | $14.99 | per month |
| One Month Print&Scan Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| One Month with 3-day trial | $14.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Premium | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly plan with -50% OFF | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly plan with -30% OFF | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly plan | $59.99 | per year |
| SPECIAL OFFER - 50% OFF | $89.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast printing
- 💡 Supports multiple file formats
- 👍 Convenient wireless printing
- 👍 Helpful for office work

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with some printers
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy
- 🔍 Limited free functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Printing issues with legal-sized documents
- App crashes when trying to print certain file types

**Requested features**

- Add support for more printer models
- Improve compatibility with older devices
- Provide more customization options
- Offer a one-time purchase option


### Time Squared

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-squared-hours-tracker/id1508199584)

**Currently charting:** #168 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

This app helps businesses and individuals accurately track work hours, manage projects, and collect data for payroll and invoices. It offers features like GPS location tracking, job management, crew supervision, and detailed reporting for efficient time management.

**Highlights:** Accurate time tracking with GPS, Job and project management, Crew management and monitoring, Insightful dashboard and reporting, Timesheet creation and export, Payroll data collection, Expense and invoice data generation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual Monthly Sub | $8.99 | per month |
| TSQ tier 0 monthly sub | $8.99 | per month |
| TSQ Legacy sub - monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| TSQ Company (tier 1) monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Individual Annual Sub | $49.99 | per year |
| TSQ tier 0 annual sub | $49.99 | per year |
| TSQ legacy tier 0 monthly sub | $49.99 | per year |
| TSQ company tier-1 annual sub | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for tracking hours and pay
- 🚀 Straightforward and intuitive interface
- 👍 Customizable options
- 🚀 Efficient time tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 💡 Lack of calendar or schedule view
- 💡 Missing holiday pay or overtime features
- 🐛 Issues with data loss or syncing
- 💡 Desire for more advanced reporting or analytics

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Data loss or sync issues
- Inability to edit past entries

**Requested features**

- Add calendar or schedule view
- Implement holiday pay and overtime features
- Improve data backup and sync functionality
- Provide more advanced reporting and analytics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tap & Print free?

Tap & Print is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Time Squared free?

Time Squared is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tap & Print or Time Squared?

Time Squared is rated higher. Tap & Print averages 4.2 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Time Squared averages 4.9 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Tap & Print or Time Squared have ads?

Neither Tap & Print nor Time Squared shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tap & Print or Time Squared?

Tap & Print ships an update fortnightly, and Time Squared every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tap & Print was updated on September 24, 2026 and Time Squared on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Tap & Print or Time Squared?

Tap & Print currently peaks at #143 in the App Store charts, and Time Squared at #168. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*