# Printer app ® vs Authenticator App .

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator App . at 4.5 against Printer app ®'s 4.1. Printer app ®'s advantage is ratings volume (9.6K vs 62) and review sentiment (13% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Printer app ® sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Authenticator App . sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator App . holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Printer app ® has 9.6K ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of Printer app ®'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Authenticator App .'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Printer app ® ships an update every 2 weeks, Authenticator App . every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Printer app ® | Authenticator App . |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app/id1541008027/reviews) | **[4.5 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id6751029981/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.6K** | 62 |
| Positive reviews | **12.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | — |
| Size | 152 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SMM service, s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503472689) | [CIPHER CORE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833181976) |

## What reviewers say

### Printer app ®

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

**Currently charting:** #45 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


### Authenticator App .

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-app/id6751029981)

Create, manage, and share a professional digital business presence. Capture leads, protect data, and connect faster with a customizable digital card and AI-powered scanner. Enhance security with an additional authentication layer.

**Highlights:** Customizable digital business card creation, AI-powered business card scanner, Two-factor authentication, Contact card management, QR code sharing, Sync and backup across devices

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator 1 Week Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator 1 Year Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Authenticator 1 Year Premium | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Printer app ® free?

Printer app ® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Authenticator App . free?

Authenticator App . is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Printer app ® or Authenticator App .?

Authenticator App . is rated higher. Printer app ® averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while Authenticator App . averages 4.5 from 62 ratings.

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

Neither Printer app ® nor Authenticator App . shows ads.

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

Printer app ® ships an update every 2 weeks, and Authenticator App . every 3 weeks. Most recently, Printer app ® was updated on October 2, 2026 and Authenticator App . on September 21, 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.*