# Tap & Print vs Printer App

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.

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.

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.

Tap & Print ships an update fortnightly, Printer App every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap & Print | Printer App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-and-print-smart-printer-app/id1329476705/reviews) | **[4.6 (8.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app-smart-printer/id1576856672/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.5K | **8.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews | **82.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#144** | — |
| Size | 84 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smart Mobile Apps FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678259775) | [Maxima Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153277200) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap & Print

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

**Currently charting:** #144 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


### Printer App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app-smart-printer/id1576856672)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Printer Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Printer Pro Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Printer Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Printer App Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Printer Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Printer Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Printer Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Printer App Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Printer Pro Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on older devices
- Subscription issues after device reset

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to print multiple photos per page
- Improved scanning functionality


## Frequently asked 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 24, 2026 and Printer App on September 24, 2026.

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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.*