# iPrint vs Thea

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Thea at 95% against iPrint's 24%. Thea also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (2K vs 142). iPrint's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iPrint sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Thea sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Thea holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thea has 2K ratings behind it against 142, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of iPrint's written reviews are positive against 95% of Thea's.

iPrint ships an update every 3 weeks, Thea monthly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPrint | Thea |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iprint/id1542944105/reviews) | **[4.9 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thea-study-smart/id6742800289/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 142 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews | **95.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 174 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Forg To Sea Technology Co., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484306557) | [Thea Study](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800055800) |

## What reviewers say

### iPrint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iprint/id1542944105)

This app offers advanced grayscale printing with a patented algorithm for enhanced detail. It features seven AI-powered image applications for creative art, drawing practice, and cartoonization. A comprehensive printing toolbox and a global community for sharing creations are also included.

**Highlights:** Super-Resolution Grayscale Algorithm, AI Art Photo Creation, Doodle Practice & Line Art, Portrait Cartoonization, Practical Printing Toolbox, Global Image Sharing Community

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50G | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500G | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000G | $19.99 | one-time |
| 50000G | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Cute and aesthetic design templates
- 🎨 Easy-to-use interface for creating designs
- 📱 Works well with compatible thermal printers
- 🖼️ Good variety of stickers and templates
- ⚡ Quick printing functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔌 Bluetooth connection issues
- 🖨️ Printer not detected or recognized
- ⚫ Black and white printing only
- 📉 Poor print quality and graininess

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen stuck - cannot proceed past authentication
- Guest login button unresponsive
- Apple ID login verification fails
- App crashes when selecting print option
- Bluetooth pairing fails despite device connection

**Requested features**

- Color printing capability
- Save and draft design functionality
- Custom font and text editing options
- Photo editing tools within app
- Copy and paste text support


### Thea

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thea-study-smart/id6742800289)

Transform your course materials into interactive study tools with an AI-powered platform. Upload notes, PDFs, or videos to generate flashcards, practice tests, and summaries. Learn efficiently and master your subjects with personalized study plans.

**Highlights:** AI-powered study material transformation, Interactive flashcards and game modes, Adaptive learning question generation, Practice test simulation, Automatic summarization and guide creation, Multi-language support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $12.00 | per month |
| Yearly | $48.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful AI features
- 💰 Free version available
- 📚 Effective for studying and learning
- 🎓 Useful for AP and nursing exams

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of spaced repetition setting
- 🔒 Potential for paywalls in the future

**Reported bugs**

- Answers not mixed up in matching game

**Requested features**

- Spaced repetition setting
- More customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iPrint free?

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

### Is Thea free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iPrint or Thea?

Thea is rated higher. iPrint averages 3.0 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while Thea averages 4.9 from 2K ratings.

### Do iPrint or Thea have ads?

Neither iPrint nor Thea shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iPrint or Thea?

iPrint ships an update every 3 weeks, and Thea monthly. Most recently, iPrint was updated on September 23, 2026 and Thea on September 23, 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.*