# Tap & Print vs Printer App

The clearest difference is ads: Tap & Print at none against Printer App's shown. Printer App's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (63% vs 52%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 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 — 3.6K and 14K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Tap & Print's written reviews are positive against 63% of Printer App's.

Tap & Print ships an update every 2 weeks, Printer App every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap & Print | Printer App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-and-print-smart-printer-app/id1329476705/reviews) | **[4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app-smart-print/id1585148293/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.6K | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | **63.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #154 | **#22** |
| Size | 86 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smart Mobile Apps FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678259775) | [Netpeak EOOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572448975) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap & Print

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

**Currently charting:** #154 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-print/id1585148293)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Grossing · Business, #180 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Effortlessly print documents and photos from your iOS device to over 10,000 wireless printers. Includes built-in editing tools for documents and photos, plus a scanner to digitize and share physical papers. Offers advanced printing options for customized output.

**Highlights:** Print documents and photos wirelessly, Scan and share documents, Advanced printing options, Document editing tools, Photo editing tools, Cloud storage integration

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| My Printer | $7.49 | per month |
| My Printer | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| My Printer | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| My Printer | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| My Printer | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| My Printer | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| My Printer | $14.99 | per month |
| My Printer | $14.99 | per month |
| My Printer | $19.99 | per month |
| My Printer | $29.99 | per year |
| My Printer | $59.99 | per year |
| Printables | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient printing
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Helpful features
- 🚀 Quick setup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🚫 Doesn't work with all printers
- ⚠️ Deceptive free trial

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't detect printer
- Subscription charges despite cancellation
- Printing issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to print specific pages
- Scanning functionality
- Support for more printer models


## 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 3.6K ratings, while Printer App averages 4.6 from 14K ratings.

### Do Tap & Print or Printer App have ads?

Printer App shows ads; Tap & Print does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tap & Print or Printer App?

Tap & Print ships an update every 2 weeks, and Printer App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tap & Print was updated on October 27, 2026 and Printer App on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Tap & Print or Printer App?

Tap & Print currently peaks at #154 in the App Store charts, and Printer App at #22. 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.*