Comparison

HP Advance 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

HP Advance

This business application facilitates secure and efficient printing from mobile devices. It allows users to quickly print documents and web pages, select authorized printers, and manage print jobs without needing a mail client.

Highlights
  • Print documents and web pages
  • Select authorized printers
  • Search printers by name/location
  • Print multiple copies
  • Release print jobs
  • No mail client required
Features
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HP Advance is not a stand-alone application; it does require the use of Mobile Connector. HP Advance utilizes the powerful capabilities of HP output management software by providing an easy to use interface that allows users to: - print a document or web page within seconds - select only authorized printers - search for authorized printers by printer name, long name or printer location - print multiple copies - release print jobs All these features are available with a few simple touches and without requiring the use of a configured mail client on the mobile device.

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

HP Advance4 screens
Printer App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Printer App at 82% against HP Advance's 15%. Printer App also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (8.7K vs 26). HP Advance's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Printer App sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. HP Advance asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Printer App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Printer App has 8.7K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of HP Advance's written reviews are positive against 82% of Printer App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HP Advance ships an update every 3 months, Printer App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HP Advance versus Printer App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHP AdvancePrinter App
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (26 ratings)4.6 (8.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.4% of reviews82.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings268.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB107 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHP Inc.Maxima Apps

Customer experience

HP Advance

All ratings26 ratings
Positive30.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative69.2%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative84.6%

Printer App

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

Bugs and requests

HP Advance

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

None

HP Advance

No in-app purchases

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
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  • 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 HP Advance free?
HP Advance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Printer App free?
Printer App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HP Advance or Printer App?
Printer App is rated higher. HP Advance averages 2.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Printer App averages 4.6 from 8.7K ratings.
Do HP Advance or Printer App have ads?
Neither HP Advance nor Printer App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HP Advance or Printer App?
HP Advance ships an update every 3 months, and Printer App every 2 months. Most recently, HP Advance was updated on September 22, 2026 and Printer App on September 24, 2026.

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