# iPRINT vs Formation

The clearest difference is rating: Formation at 4.5 against iPRINT's 1.0. Formation also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 35 months) and ratings volume (74 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

iPRINT costs $2.99 and Formation $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Formation holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Formation has 74 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of iPRINT's written reviews are positive against 63% of Formation's.

iPRINT ships an update every 35 months, Formation weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPRINT | Formation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iprint-text-printing/id1406390760/reviews) | **[4.5 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/formation-position-creation/id1435689225/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **74** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **63.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#191** |
| Size | 8 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LIGHT,WAY.](https://appshunter.io/developer/385570928) | [Yuma Ikeda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232651314) |

## What reviewers say

### iPRINT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iprint-text-printing/id1406390760)

This app allows you to print text documents and PDFs directly from your iPhone or iPad. It offers advanced editing features, supports various Japanese printing styles, and can output high-quality PDFs. You can also print at convenience stores nationwide.

**Highlights:** Text printing and PDF output, Advanced text editor, Supports vertical writing and ruby display, Customizable paper layouts, AirPrint and convenience store printing, E-book viewer, Save up to 500 text files

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Formation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/formation-position-creation/id1435689225)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Design and share stage formations for dancers and performers. This app allows you to create projects, add members, and visualize positions with different background options. Export your configurations as images or PDFs to share with others.

**Highlights:** Create stage position configurations, Add/remove dancers and slides, Preview each slide, Switch background styles, Clone projects, Share as image or PDF

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iPRINT free?

iPRINT costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Formation free?

Formation costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iPRINT or Formation?

Formation is rated higher. iPRINT averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Formation averages 4.5 from 74 ratings.

### Do iPRINT or Formation have ads?

Neither iPRINT nor Formation shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iPRINT or Formation?

iPRINT ships an update every 35 months, and Formation weekly. Most recently, iPRINT was updated on October 12, 2026 and Formation on October 14, 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.*