Comparison

Printer vs Air Printer App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Printer

Easily print documents, photos, and scans from your iPhone or iPad. Supports over 7000 printers with advanced settings for professional results. Print multiple files and photos at once from various cloud sources.

Highlights
  • Unlimited printing
  • Multi-printer support (7000+ models)
  • Built-in document scanner
  • Advanced print options
  • Print multiple photos/files at once
  • Support for various file types (PDF, DOCX, JPEG, etc.)
  • Multi-source file access (Files, iCloud, Dropbox, etc.)
Features
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∆ Print Anywhere now in Seconds ∆ Print Anything: documents, photos, scans, files ∆ Print like a Pro from your iPhone or iPad with advanced settings. "It is so easy and quick to print with this app that it has become my go-to smart printer app" FEATURES: - Unlimited printing - Multi printer support: 7000+ compatible printers - Scan documents: the built-in scanner will automatically detect borders and prepare the document for printing - Advanced print options: settings, black & white, color, double sided, landscape, portrait, media quality, impression output, paper-size, auto selection, presets, paper size, paper type, printer selection - Multiple photos at once: just select pictures from your Gallery and the app will prepare them - Multi files support: photos, files, scans, graphes, PDF, PNG, JPEG, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, RTF ... - Multi source: Files, iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Camera... PRINTER SUPPORT The app supports more than 7000 printers models (most AirPrint compatible printer), including brand models like HP, Brother, Epson, Canon, Dell, Kyocera, Lenovo, Lexmark, Panasonic, RICOH, Toshiba, Xerox and many others... DISCLAIMER This app is not an official product from the printers companies mentioned above. We are not affiliated with the above companies. Read our Privacy Policy at: https://roundingsquares.com/privacy/ Read our Terms of Use at: https://roundingsquares.com/terms/ SUBSCRIPTIONS: You can subscribe to upgrade to Premium features: - Subscriptions length: weekly, monthly, yearly. - Your 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 prior to 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. - When canceling a subscription, your subscription will remain active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled but the current subscription will not be refunded. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

About

Air Printer App

Print documents, photos, PDFs, and web pages wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad to over 5,000 AirPrint-compatible printers. Includes a built-in scanner, PDF editor, and OCR text recognition.

Highlights
  • Wireless printing to AirPrint printers
  • Built-in document scanner
  • Advanced PDF editor and annotation
  • OCR text recognition
  • Photo printing with editing tools
  • Document creation and editing
  • Whiteboard and drawing tools
Features
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The all-in-one printing app for iPhone and iPad. Print documents, photos, PDFs, web pages, and more wirelessly to over 5,000 AirPrint-compatible printers from HP, Canon, Epson, Brother, Samsung, Xerox, and many other brands. PRINT ANYTHING FROM YOUR IPHONE & IPAD Print photos, documents, PDFs, web pages, emails, and contacts in seconds. Supports 20+ file formats including PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, JPG, PNG, and more. Choose color or black & white, adjust paper size, select number of copies, and customize print settings for perfect results every time. BUILT-IN DOCUMENT SCANNER Use your device camera to scan documents instantly. The smart scanner automatically detects edges, corrects perspective, and enhances quality. Scan receipts, contracts, IDs, notes, and any paper document. Save as PDF or print directly. ADVANCED PDF EDITOR & ANNOTATION More than just a printer -- annotate PDFs with highlights, notes, and drawings. Add text, signatures, and stamps to any PDF. Edit and organize pages before printing. A complete PDF toolkit right on your device. OCR TEXT RECOGNITION Extract editable text from scanned documents and images using powerful OCR technology. Convert paper documents into searchable, editable digital text. Copy, share, or print the extracted text with one tap. PRINT PHOTOS LIKE A PRO Print photos directly from your photo library or iCloud. Resize, crop, rotate, and enhance images before printing. Print multiple photos per page, create collages, or print borderless photos in stunning quality. PRINT FROM ANYWHERE - Print files from iCloud Drive - Print web pages by entering any URL - Print directly from the camera DOCUMENT CREATION & EDITING Create and edit text documents right in the app. Use the built-in text editor to write, format, and print documents without needing a computer. Perfect for notes, letters, and quick documents. WHITEBOARD & DRAWING TOOLS Sketch ideas, annotate images, and create drawings with the built-in whiteboard. Print your creative work or save it for later. A unique feature you will not find in most printer apps. SUPPORTED PRINTERS Compatible with 5,000+ AirPrint-enabled printers from all major brands: - HP (LaserJet, OfficeJet, DeskJet, ENVY) - Canon (PIXMA, MAXIFY, imageCLASS) - Epson (EcoTank, WorkForce, Expression) - Brother (MFC, HL, DCP series) - Samsung, Xerox, Lexmark, Ricoh, and more For the full list of AirPrint-compatible printers, visit: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201311 WHY CHOOSE MOBILE PRINT? - No drivers or additional software needed - Works with any AirPrint-compatible printer - All-in-one: print, scan, edit, annotate, OCR - Clean, intuitive interface designed for everyone - Regular updates with new features and improvements Disclaimer This is an independent app and is not affiliated with any printer manufacturer. AirPrint is a trademark of Apple Inc. Subscription Printer App is free to download. Access premium features through a subscription that auto-renews each term, which you can manage via your iTunes account. To prevent auto-renewal, update your settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current term. We love hearing from our users! Send feedback to: andychung.cc@gmail.com Terms & Privacy Terms of Use: https://airprinter.andyrgb.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://airprinter.andyrgb.com/privacy

Screenshots

Printer3 screens
Air Printer App4 screens

Verdict

The call

Printer and Air Printer App both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Printer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Air Printer App's. Printer also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 45). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Air Printer App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Printer against 4.5 for Air Printer App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Printer has 2.8K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Printer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Air Printer App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Printer ships an update every 3 months, Air Printer App every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Printer versus Air Printer App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrinterAir Printer App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.8K ratings) — better4.5 (45 ratings)
Positive reviews83.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.8K — better45
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRounding Squares BV汇杭 钟

Customer experience

Printer

All ratings2,778 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews245 reviews
Positive83.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative13.9%

Air Printer App

All ratings45 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Printer

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incompatible with certain printer models
  • Printing issues with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Remember printer settings
  • Support for more printer models

Air Printer App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Printer

Subscriptions2
  • Smart Printer App 1 Month3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Smart Printer App 1 Year3 Days trial$49.991 Year
4 purchases

Air Printer App

Subscriptions3
  • AirPrinter Pro – Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • AirPrinter Pro – Monthly$9.991 Month
  • AirPrinter Pro – Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • AirPrinter Pro – Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Printer free?
Printer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Air Printer App free?
Air Printer App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Printer or Air Printer App?
Printer is rated higher. Printer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Air Printer App averages 4.5 from 45 ratings.
Do Printer or Air Printer App have ads?
Both Printer and Air Printer App show ads.
Which is updated more often, Printer or Air Printer App?
Printer ships an update every 3 months, and Air Printer App every 2 months. Most recently, Printer was updated on October 30, 2026 and Air Printer App on October 30, 2026.

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