Comparison

Outliner vs Printing for iPad

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

Head to head
About

Outliner

Organize your thoughts, tasks, and projects with a powerful outlining tool. Create structured lists, track project progress with visual indicators, and collaborate with others. Sync your work across devices and cloud storage for seamless access.

Highlights
  • Create structured outlines
  • Track project progress with pie charts
  • Sync with cloud storage (OneDrive, Dropbox)
  • Collaborate with other users
  • Drag and drop editing
  • Search and filter outlines
  • Archive old outlines
Features
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CarbonFin Outliner allows you to organize your thoughts, tasks, and projects. Easily create a todo list for today, or track an entire project anywhere you are. Share your outlines, edit them online, and collaborate with other Outliner users. Highlights • Create outlines full of notes, structured lists, tasks, or detailed projects • Sync your outlines automatically to Outliner Online, OneDrive, or Dropbox for web or desktop editing • Get a quick view of project progress - tasks with subtasks show a pie-chart indicating percent completed Organize • Search through all your outlines or an individual outline • Tag your outlines, and filter based on tag • Archive old outlines to hide them from view without deleting Easy-to-use Editor • Drag and drop to move items within an outline • Copy, paste • Undo, redo • Expand all, collapse all • Optional outline numbering • Zoom in to focus on a single subtree Outliner Online • Securely synchronize your outlines with Outliner Online • View and edit your outlines in any web browser • Import and export outlines as plain text or OPML • Keep all your devices synchronized • Share an outline with other Outliner users to collaborate OneDrive and Dropbox • Sync your outlines with OneDrive or Dropbox to allow quick import/export • Seamlessly access and edit across your iOS devices and PCs -= Recent version history =- Version 3.21 • iPhone Duo support • Bug fixes Version 3.20 • iOS 27 support • Updated Dropbox and OneDrive integrations • Bug fixes Version 3.19 • iOS 26 support and adoption of liquid glass Version 3.18 • iOS 18 support • Dark and tinted app icons Version 3.17 • Minor bug fixes Version 3.16 • Minor bug fixes • iOS 17 support Version 3.15 • Fixed Dropbox integration • Show a warning when unlinking Dropbox/OneDrive if there are unsynced outlines • iOS 16 support Version 3.12 • Dark mode • Added confirmation to "Delete Completed" • Changing "Archived" won't update the outline's modification time • iOS 13 support Version 3.11 • OneDrive sync support Version 3.10 • Sync the order of outlines across devices (CarbonFin outlines only) • iOS 12 support Version 3.9 • iPhone X support • iOS 11 support Version 3.8 • Open In... support • Ability to hide the outline list on iPad • Minor UI tweaks

About

Printing for iPad

Easily print photos, web pages, and various document types from your device. Supports a vast range of printers, including older models not compatible with AirPrint. Transfer files from your computer or cloud storage for printing.

Highlights
  • Print various document types (PDF, Word, Excel, etc.)
  • Create new text documents
  • Transfer files via web browser
  • Print to networked or shared printers
  • Print remote files from cloud storage
  • Capture and process images
Features
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Printing for iPad enables easy printing of photos, web pages, and various document types. "AWESOME APP. This app is great for using printers that can't be found with air print. It allows you to search for printers to add using wifi, or even manually enter a printer. 10 stars." - D, Dec 9, 2011 "FANTASTIC. This app did have an initial learning phase but everything is explained quite nicely in the help section. And once I understood the ropes, I can print almost everything I want ( haven't found anything yet which I haven't been able to print actually ). Highly recommended." - Ipad atheist turned devotee, Nov 23, 2011 "I can't stop using this app. Regards." - G, Sep 25, 2011 "WOW SWEET FOR NETWORK FILE PRINTING. Networked HP Photosmart 7960 on Jetdirect. I am able to print my MS documents, PDFs, etc from my file shares via Netportal ! Downloader works well for web page printing. Email attachment printing is sweet!" - T, Jul 22, 2011 FEATURES • View/print many document types, including PDF, Word, Excel, bitmap, TIFF, text, HTML, Open Office, GIF, and encapsulated PostScript. • Create new text documents. • Use a web browser to transfer files between your computer and this app. • Print to networked or shared printers. No additional software is necessary. This app includes support for over 1,400 printers from HP, Epson, Canon, Samsung, Brother, Lexmark, Xerox, Ricoh, Oki, Kyocera, Infotec, NRG, Lanier, and many more! • Print remote files on MobileMe, Box.net, or Dropbox, or download them into this app. • Print web-based files or download them into this app. • Capture and process images from your onboard camera or photo album. DOES THIS APP SUPPORT MY PRINTER? See the list of printer models this app supports at http://www.ndilitechnologies.com/help.html. IS THERE A FREE APP I CAN TRY FIRST? Yes. Printing Verification is our free demo printing app. You can use it to verify that any of our paid printing apps will work with your printer. HOW DO I USE THIS APP TO PRINT FROM MY OTHER APPS? Import the files from your other iPhone/iPad apps into this app, and then use this app to print them. (The operating system of the iPad/iPhone/iPod, iOS, is designed such that each app you install is given its own storage space. There is no centralized (shared) storage space on your device. This means that this app's proprietary printing engine only works within this app. To say it another way: the iOS does not support/allow third party system-wide drivers. The iOS cannot use this app to print files within another app's storage space—for example, files stored in Pages, Numbers, Safari, Notes, Mail, etc. Therefore, files created in other apps must be imported into this app.) Notes Regarding the optional Toll Free Number Subscription: • Title of service: Toll-Free Number Subscription • Length of subscription: 1,3, 6 or 12 month options • Price of subscription: $14.99,$39.99,$79.99,$14.99/year. • 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 • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase

Screenshots

Outliner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Outliner at 87% against Printing for iPad's 21%. Outliner also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Printing for iPad's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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

Outliner costs $4.99 and Printing for iPad $4.99 up front. Printing for iPad sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Outliner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Outliner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Outliner has 89 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Outliner's written reviews are positive against 21% of Printing for iPad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Outliner ships an update every 4 months, Printing for iPad every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Outliner versus Printing for iPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOutlinerPrinting for iPad
Price$4.99$4.99
Rating4.8 (89 ratings) — better2.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews86.5% of reviews — better20.6% of reviews
Number of ratings89 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB182 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarbonFinNdili Technologies, Inc.

Customer experience

Outliner

All ratings89 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral1.1%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews327 reviews
Positive86.5%
Neutral6.1%
Negative7.3%

Printing for iPad

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews359 reviews
Positive20.6%
Neutral6.1%
Negative73.3%

User reviews

Outliner

From 89 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast, simple, and intuitive
  • 🔒 Reliable and stable
  • 👍 Excellent outlining functionality
  • 👍 Seamless sync across devices
  • 👍 Clean and uncluttered interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and data loss issues
  • 🔒 Concerns about data security and privacy
  • 👎 Limited customization options (e.g., no color coding)
  • 👎 Clunky data entry and navigation in some cases

Printing for iPad

From 7 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well with networked printers
  • 👍 Prints test pages successfully
  • 👍 Helpful customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent printing performance
  • 🐛 Difficulty importing documents
  • 🐛 Poor print quality
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain printers

Bugs and requests

Outliner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unexpected error: 500 when saving data
  • Pane that lists outlines won't go away or resize
  • Keyboard takes up too much screen space

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add due dates and priority levels for tasks
  • Improve export and sharing options (e.g., PDF, Word)
  • Implement better organization and search capabilities
  • Introduce a desktop companion app for easier editing
  • Add support for voice notes and other multimedia

Printing for iPad

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Fails to detect or connect to printers
  • Printing issues with multi-page documents

Requested features

3 requests
  • Print preview option
  • Direct printing from other apps
  • Improved user interface

In-app purchases

None

Outliner

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Printing for iPad

Subscriptions4
  • Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail$14.991 Month
  • Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail$39.993 Months
  • Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail$79.996 Months
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  • Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail$149.991 Year
One-time6
  • FaxPack 4 - with 4 Fax Units$0.99
  • Deutsch - Ein Fax-Deckblatt in der deutschen$0.99
  • Holiday Cover Sheet with a holiday theme$0.99
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  • Wedding Cover Sheet with a wedding theme$0.99
  • FaxPack 21 - with 21 Fax Units (including 1 bonus)$4.99
  • 6-month lease for a USA Toll-Free Number$79.99

Questions

Is Outliner free?
Outliner costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Printing for iPad free?
Printing for iPad costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Outliner or Printing for iPad?
Outliner is rated higher. Outliner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while Printing for iPad averages 2.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Outliner or Printing for iPad have ads?
Neither Outliner nor Printing for iPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Outliner or Printing for iPad?
Outliner ships an update every 4 months, and Printing for iPad every 2 months. Most recently, Outliner was updated on November 6, 2026 and Printing for iPad on November 6, 2026.

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