Comparison

Brother Mobile Connect 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

Brother Mobile Connect

Seamlessly connect your mobile device to your Brother printer for printing, scanning, and managing supplies. Set up printers, monitor ink levels, and access exclusive rewards and subscription services.

Highlights
  • Print from and scan to mobile device
  • Guided printer setup
  • Print, copy, and scan from anywhere
  • Printer Dashboard for supplies and settings
  • Manage Refresh EZ Print Subscription
  • Personalized savings on ink & toner
  • Monitor ink and toner levels
Currently charting
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Get ready for a unified experience between your printer and device with Brother Mobile Connect. From the app, you can: Print from and scan-to your mobile device with ease - Quickly and easily set up an eligible Brother printer with guided steps - Print, copy, and scan from virtually anywhere with Connect Advance* - Access your Printer Dashboard for supplies monitoring, pages printed, and settings - Manage your Refresh EZ Print Subscription for automatic delivery of Brother Genuine Ink & Toner before you run out GET REWARDS WITH A CONNECTED PRINTER - PERSONALIZED SAVINGS on ink & toner - FREE 6-month extended printer limited warranty** - Access to your Printer Dashboard*** MANAGE INK & TONER Brother Mobile Connect allows you to easily monitor ink and toner levels on up to five devices. Running low? Get the right supplies, when you need it, through the app. Ink and toner level monitoring through the app is available on all cartridge-based inkjet printers and laser printers. GET AMAZING PRINTING PERKS Brother Mobile Connect users receive personalized offers. Enable push notifications to ensure you don't miss out! INK & TONER DELIVERED BEFORE YOU RUN OUT WITH A REFRESH EZ PRINT SUBSCRIPTION**** Activate and manage your Refresh EZ Print Subscription, the smart ink & toner delivery service from Brother, directly through the app. Check if your model supports Brother Mobile Connect on the Brother support website: https://support.brother.com/ If your model is not supported, use the Brother iPrint&Scan app. To improve the application, send your feedback to Feedback-mobile-apps-ps-mc@brother.com. Please note that we may not be able to respond to individual emails. *Free Brother Mobile Connect App download, wireless connection, and connection of an eligible printer with Brother are required. Compatibility may vary by device, operating system and country. **Limited warranty extension is available for select models and only on products with at least 3 months of original product warranty remaining. Maximum warranty coverage period if three years (including standard and extended). ***Feature availability may vary by country or region. ****Refresh EZ Print Subscription is subject to availability and is not available in all countries.

About

Printer App

Easily scan and print documents, photos, and web pages from your iPhone. This app offers a convenient file management system and supports over 7000 printer models. Get your documents printed in seconds with various printing scenarios available.

Highlights
  • Scan and print documents
  • Print photos and web pages
  • File management function
  • Supports 7000+ printers
  • Print Assistant for iPhone
  • Supports iCloud and Photos printing
Features
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This is a smart printer App designed for iPhone. Can help you scan and print documents, photos, Text, web pages easily. You can use our app to quickly print out the documents you need in seconds. In addition, our app also has a useful file management function for temporary file processing. Features: - Print Assistant for iPhone Support different printing scenarios: Scan, iCloud, Photos, Web, etc. - Scan & Manage Files Manage print files and other documents anytime. - Support 7000+ Printers We can support the common mainstream printers on the market. About subscriptions - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable * Terms of Use: https://printer.mobi-invision.com/terms * Privacy Policy: https://printer.mobi-invision.com/privacy * Support: https://printer.mobi-invision.com/support Attention:Our app is not affiliated with other printer brands.

Screenshots

Brother Mobile Connect4 screens
Printer App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Brother Mobile Connect at 4.6 against Printer App's 3.9. Brother Mobile Connect also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 4%) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). Printer App's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). 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 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Brother Mobile Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Brother Mobile Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brother Mobile Connect has 73K ratings behind it against 352, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Brother Mobile Connect's written reviews are positive against 4% of Printer App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brother Mobile Connect ships an update every 3 weeks, Printer App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Brother Mobile Connect versus Printer App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrother Mobile ConnectPrinter App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (73K ratings) — better3.9 (352 ratings)
Positive reviews42.5% of reviews — better4.0% of reviews
Number of ratings73K — better352
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#59 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB58 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBrother Industries, LTD.Mobi Invision

Customer experience

Brother Mobile Connect

All ratings73,048 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews1,601 reviews
Positive42.5%
Neutral6.6%
Negative51.0%

Printer App

All ratings352 ratings
Positive70.2%
Neutral6.3%
Negative23.6%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive4.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative96.0%

User reviews

Brother Mobile Connect

From 73K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 📷 Great photo printing quality
  • 🔍 Useful scanning features
  • 💻 Seamless integration with mobile devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues with Wi-Fi
  • 🔍 Limited scanning resolution options
  • 🔀 Difficulty with duplex printing
  • 📄 Lack of custom paper size options
  • 🤔 Confusing setup process

Printer App

From 352 App Store ratings

Room to improve

  • 💸 Unexpected charges
  • ❓ Unclear pricing
  • 🚫 No free trial
  • ❌ Difficult installation
  • 🪲 App doesn't work

Bugs and requests

Brother Mobile Connect

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch for some users
  • Printer disappears from network intermittently
  • Firmware updates cause compatibility issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to print multiple photos per page
  • Improve scanning resolution and image adjustment tools
  • Implement more flexible paper size and layout options
  • Streamline setup and connection process

Printer App

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App doesn't recognize printers
  • Subscription charges despite cancellation
  • Unable to connect to printer
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Printing is extremely slow
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  • Cannot sign in
  • Software fails to find printer

Requested features

5 requests
  • Clear pricing upfront
  • Easier cancellation process
  • Better printer compatibility
  • Improved user interface clarity
  • Information about subscription costs before download

In-app purchases

None

Brother Mobile Connect

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Printer App

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly$8.997 Days
  • Monthly$11.991 Month
  • Printer App Premium 3-Month$29.993 Months
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  • Printer App Premium Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Printer App Premium Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Printer App Premium Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Brother Mobile Connect free?
Brother Mobile Connect 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, Brother Mobile Connect or Printer App?
Brother Mobile Connect is rated higher. Brother Mobile Connect averages 4.6 out of 5 from 73K ratings, while Printer App averages 3.9 from 352 ratings.
Do Brother Mobile Connect or Printer App have ads?
Neither Brother Mobile Connect nor Printer App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brother Mobile Connect or Printer App?
Brother Mobile Connect ships an update every 3 weeks, and Printer App fortnightly. Most recently, Brother Mobile Connect was updated on September 26, 2026 and Printer App on September 25, 2026.

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