i vs InstaPrint
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
i
Control and monitor smart home devices remotely from anywhere. Manage multiple devices with a single application and share access with family members for a convenient smart living experience.
- Remote device control
- Real-time viewing
- Multi-device cloud management
- Quick network pairing
- Family sharing
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i-Home, Love home, Love life 1. Remote control, Real-time viewing for Visitor at anytime&anywhere. 2. Support multi-device cloud control, one APP managing multiple smart devices. 3.Quickly match the network and enjoy an efficient and ultimate smart life experience. 4. One key sharing to all family members, enjoy smart life.
InstaPrint
This app enables inkless and wireless printing using Bluetooth connectivity. It is designed to work exclusively with a specific thermal printer model, making on-the-go printing simple and convenient.
- Inkless printing
- Wireless printing
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Instant printing
- Exclusive printer compatibility
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Introducing the InstaPrint app, compatible exclusively with the Core Innovations Thermal Printer. Enjoy inkless and wireless printing with Bluetooth connectivity, making printing a breeze. Print anything instantly!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: i at 75% against InstaPrint's 19%. i also leads on rating (3.0 vs 2.4). InstaPrint's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (246 vs 15). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
i holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InstaPrint has 246 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of i's written reviews are positive against 19% of InstaPrint's.
i ships an update every 12 months, InstaPrint every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | i | InstaPrint |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (15 ratings) — better | 2.4 (246 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 19.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 246 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 212 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel inc. | Beiens (Shenzhen) Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
i
InstaPrint
Bugs and requests
i
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
InstaPrint
Reported bugs
4 issues- App doesn't show all photos
- Printer not recognized by devices
- Printing orientation/sizing issues
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
Requested features
4 requests- Add color printing capability
- Improve photo printing quality
- Allow custom label/template creation
- Provide better instructions and support
In-app purchases
i
No in-app purchases
InstaPrint
No in-app purchases
