Comparison

Tap & Print vs Printer App

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

Head to head
About

Tap & Print

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
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Print from iPhone and iPad to any Wi‑Fi printer — HP, Canon, Epson, Brother and every AirPrint printer. No drivers, no setup, no computer: pick a printer on your Wi‑Fi and print a test page in the first minute. Scan to PDF, print photos, documents and web pages, and edit before you print. WORKS WITH YOUR PRINTER 9,000+ models supported: HP, Canon, Epson, Brother, Samsung — and any AirPrint‑enabled printer. PRINT ANYTHING Photos, PDFs, Word, Excel, web pages, emails and files from iCloud, Google Drive or Dropbox — 30+ formats. Choose paper size, color, copies, one- or two-sided printing. EDIT BEFORE YOU PRINT Highlight lines, add notes and sign documents right in the app — print exactly what you need. PRINT POSTERS AT HOME Split any photo across multiple sheets and print a poster on a regular home printer. SCAN TO PDF Digitize receipts, contracts and notes with your camera, save as PDF and share in seconds. Premium features require a subscription. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://smart-mobile-apps.com/tap-and-print/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://smart-mobile-apps.com/tap-and-print/terms.html

About

Printer App

Easily print documents and photos from your phone to any wireless printer. Features include scanning, editing, creating large posters, and accessing printables for kids. Supports a vast range of printer models.

Highlights
  • Wireless printing from phone
  • Built-in scanner
  • Edit documents before printing
  • Create large posters from photos
  • Printables for kids
  • Import from cloud storage
Features
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Printing has never been easier and more efficient. You can now print documents from your phone to any wireless printer with a single button press. Photos, data, and webpages may now be printed using wireless technology. If this isn't exciting, then what is? CONNECT & PRINT Connect your device to any wireless printer and print at any time with a simple connection. 
 SCAN & PRINT To print photos, data, or documents, utilize the built-in scanner. PRINTABLES FOR KIDS Now access printable such as coloring pages, planners, greetings and wishes for quick and easy printing. ADD FORMS & PRINT Browse for public forms and print them quickly IMPORT & PRINT You can now efficiently and conveniently import documents from Files, Images, iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, Clipboard, and Webpage. BIG POSTER & PRINT Using this innovative feature, you can turn your photographs into large posters that you can display at home or anywhere you want. SHARE & SAVE Were you intending to print but had to cancel? No need to worry. Alternatively, you may save the file in a format of your choice and then access it afterward. 
 EDIT & PRINT Want to fill out a checklist or a form? Prior to printing a document, you may now edit it by inserting text, images, and signatures. ADVANCED PRINTING OPTIONS Print sizes, page counts, and orientations may all be changed with ease. MULTIPLE PRINTER SUPPORT From any wireless printer, you may easily print documents If you connect your device to the same wi-fi network as the printer, it will print instantly. PRINT PASSPORT SIZE PHOTOS Print multiple passport size photos on one sheet. Crop and resize the photos according to the country of choice. 
 You can now purchase the Premium Version and make maximum use of the following features- 
 •Unlimited Printing Print pages instantly and enjoy unrestricted access to the number of pages. •Custom Page Printing Now easily select and deselect the pages of your choice that you wish to send for printing. •Draw Tools Professionally annotate the files with multiple draw and signatures features •Big Poster Convert any photo into big posters to highlight your place. •Create Custom Folder Create convenient Custom Folders to store personal files. •Customer Service Get prioritised Customer Support, with quick solutions to issues. 
 Note: In order to print efficiently and conveniently, verify that your device is linked through a similar wireless network as the printers. In all, this app supports over 1,200 printer models, including Canon, Dell, Epson, Xerox, Kyocera, Lenovo, Lexmark, Oki, Ricoh, Samsung, Sharp, and Brother, as well as other printer models that enable AirPrint. This app is compatible with a wide range of AirPrint printers. 
 Privacy Policy - https://maximaapps.com/policy/privacy_policy.html Terms & Conditions - https://maximaapps.com/policy/terms_of_use.html 
 For any questions or requests, please connect with us at: feedback@maximaapps.com 
 DISCLAIMER We are not affiliated with the mentioned companies in any way. We have only developed and tested our App with these devices. Disclaimer: All forms are publicly available forms. We do not hold any authority over them. Kindly consult the respective authority for the verification of the same.

Screenshots

Tap & Print4 screens
Printer App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Printer App at free with in-app purchases against Tap & Print's subscription. Printer App also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 52%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). Tap & Print's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#144 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Tap & Print sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Printer App sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Printer App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.5K and 8.7K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Tap & Print's written reviews are positive against 82% of Printer App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tap & Print ships an update fortnightly, Printer App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Tap & Print versus Printer App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTap & PrintPrinter App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (3.5K ratings)4.6 (8.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.2% of reviews82.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.5K8.7K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#144 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmart Mobile Apps FZCOMaxima Apps

Customer experience

Tap & Print

All ratings3,494 ratings
Positive81.1%
Neutral2.1%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews650 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative45.1%

Printer App

All ratings8,714 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral4.1%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews1,620 reviews
Positive82.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative15.1%

User reviews

Tap & Print

From 3.5K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Printer App

From 8.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient wireless printing
  • 🚀 Supports various file formats
  • 🚀 Works with old printers
  • 👍 Intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with ads
  • 🔋 High subscription cost
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Printing quality problems

Bugs and requests

Tap & Print

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Printer App

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes on older devices
  • Subscription issues after device reset

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to print multiple photos per page
  • Improved scanning functionality

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Tap & Print

Subscriptions14
  • Weekly plan, first week -80%7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Weekly plan$7.997 Days
  • Weekly plan with 3-day trial3 Days trial$7.997 Days
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  • Monthly plan with 30% OFF$9.991 Month
  • Weekly plan with 3-day trial3 Days trial$11.997 Days
  • Premium 1 Month$14.991 Month
  • Premium Month$14.991 Month
  • One Month Print&Scan Premium$14.991 Month
  • One Month with 3-day trial3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • 3 Month Premium$29.993 Months
  • Yearly plan with -50% OFF$29.991 Year
  • Yearly plan with -30% OFF$39.991 Year
  • Yearly plan$59.991 Year
  • SPECIAL OFFER - 50% OFF2 variants$89.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium Access$99.99
9 purchases

Printer App

Subscriptions8
  • Printer Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Printer Pro Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Printer Weekly$7.997 Days
Show 5 more
  • Printer App Premium Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Printer Pro$9.991 Month
  • Printer Pro$29.991 Year
  • Printer Pro$49.991 Year
  • Printer App Premium Yearly$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Printer Pro Lifetime2 variants$69.99

Questions

Is Tap & Print free?
Tap & Print is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Printer App free?
Printer App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tap & Print or Printer App?
Printer App is rated higher. Tap & Print averages 4.2 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Printer App averages 4.6 from 8.7K ratings.
Do Tap & Print or Printer App have ads?
Neither Tap & Print nor Printer App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tap & Print or Printer App?
Tap & Print ships an update fortnightly, and Printer App every 2 months. Most recently, Tap & Print was updated on September 22, 2026 and Printer App on September 24, 2026.

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