# Printer App vs Printer app ®

The clearest difference is rating: Printer App at 4.5 against Printer app ®'s 4.1. Printer App also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 13%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Printer app ®'s advantage is chart position (#50 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Printer App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Printer app ® sells 13 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, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25K and 9.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Printer App's written reviews are positive against 13% of Printer app ®'s.

Printer App ships an update every 3 weeks, Printer app ® every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Printer App | Printer app ® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app-print-and-scan-pdf/id1504437272/reviews)** | [4.1 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app/id1541008027/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 9.6K |
| Positive reviews | **38.0% of reviews** | 12.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#50** |
| Size | 11 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hendrik Folkerts](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449035148) | [SMM service, s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503472689) |

## What reviewers say

### Printer App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app-print-and-scan-pdf/id1504437272)

Easily print documents and photos directly from your iPhone or iPad. This app also allows you to scan new documents using your device's camera and send them to a compatible printer. Supports a vast range of file types and over 5000 printer models.

**Highlights:** Print documents and photos from iPhone/iPad, Scan new documents with device camera, Supports over 5000 printer models, Print various file types (PDF, DOC, JPEG, etc.), Integrated scanner functionality

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Printer Pro | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient wireless printing
- 🔍 Useful scanning feature
- 💡 Affordable and great value

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Scanning quality concerns
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 🔧 Complicated setup and troubleshooting

**Reported bugs**

- Printer frequently goes offline
- Printing issues with certain document types
- App crashes or freezes during use

**Requested features**

- Ability to print multiple photos without paywall
- Option to adjust photo sizes and layouts
- Improved documentation and support


### Printer app ®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app/id1541008027)

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

This app allows you to print documents and photos directly from your iOS device. It supports various file formats and sources, including cloud storage and web pages. Features include document editing, photo editing, and secure local storage for printed files.

**Highlights:** Print from photo gallery, iCloud, and web pages, Supports PDF, XSL, DOCX, and more, Secure local file storage, Smart text editor for document creation, Photo editor with rich editing tools, AirPrint compatibility

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photo Editor - 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Promo | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Starter | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week - 7 Days | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month - 7 Days | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Special | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Plan - Printer App | $14.99 | per month |
| Photo Editor - 1 Year | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plan - Printer App | $59.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plan - 3 Days | $69.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plan - 50% | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- ⚡️ Convenient printing from mobile
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 💻 Works well with iPhone/iPad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some printers
- 🤯 Misleading about free features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to share/print
- Unable to connect to printer
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel

**Requested features**

- Ability to print without subscription
- Option to purchase app outright instead of subscription
- Better customer support and communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Printer App free?

Printer App 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, Printer App or Printer app ®?

Printer App is rated higher. Printer App averages 4.5 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Printer app ® averages 4.1 from 9.6K ratings.

### Do Printer App or Printer app ® have ads?

Neither Printer App nor Printer app ® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Printer App or Printer app ®?

Printer App ships an update every 3 weeks, and Printer app ® every 2 weeks. Most recently, Printer App was updated on September 30, 2026 and Printer app ® on September 29, 2026.

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