Comparison

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote vs PrintCentral for iPhone

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

Head to head
About

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless remote for presentations. Control slides, view speaker notes, and use a customizable pointer. Ideal for seamless slideshow navigation.

Highlights
  • Wireless remote control
  • Next/Previous slide navigation
  • Display speaker notes
  • Presentation timer
  • Customizable pointer icon
  • Touchscreen or orientation control
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a pointer and controller for PowerPoint or Keynote presentations. Has 'Next Slide' and 'Previous Slide' controls, and can show notes from presentations on the iPhone display along with a timer. Pointer icon can easily by replaced by any image, which could be used for humorous purposes. Touch the screen to show the pointer - which is controlled either by dragging your finger around the screen (easy) or by orientation (takes a little practice) - your choice. Requirements: Computer running Mac OS X 10.7 or higher, WiFi connection (on the same local network or by creating a computer-to-computer network), and PowerPoint or Keynote (choose the program on the back side of the App). Please note that this app cannot control an iPad Keynote presentation. A small Mac application, PointerServer, must be downloaded to your computer and started whenever Pointer is used. This program is available for free at: http://www.zentropysoftware.com/ZS/Pointer_files/PointerServer3.zip Please note that the presentation runs on your computer, not directly from the iPhone or iPad. Instead the iPhone/iPad controls the computer. A support e-mail address is listed at the support web site.

About

PrintCentral for iPhone

Print documents, emails, photos, and web pages from your iPhone to virtually any printer, including non-AirPrint models. Offers remote printing, file storage, and cloud integration for a comprehensive mobile printing solution.

Highlights
  • Print to all printers (WiFi, USB, Bluetooth)
  • Remote printing via mobile data
  • View, store, and print emails and PDFs
  • Convert files to PDF (in-app upgrade)
  • Mount iPhone as a hard disk
  • Cloud service integration (iCloud, Dropbox, etc.)
  • Copy and paste printing
Features
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Print to ALL printers (Not just AirPrint Printers). Print direct to most WiFi/Wireless printers without additional software. Print to ALL printers and any document type via your Mac/PC. Print remotely over mobile data and in corporate/other networks where WiFi is not available. View, store & print email, large documents & PDFs, files, attachments, photos, contacts and web pages on your iPhone/iPod Touch. •• iTunes App of the Week in UK & Europe •• ►► The Press love PrintCentral ◀◀ ≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈ MacWorld: "PrintCentral is much more than a printing utility—it is a veritable office center" AppCraver: "This app will let you print basically anything from basically anywhere." ►► Printing for Old & New Printers + PDF Conversion ◀◀ ≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈ > Print to ALL printers (Network/WiFi/USB/Bluetooth) via your Mac or PC or direct to most WiFi printers without additional software > Print from Pages, Numbers or Keynote extremely quickly & easily without the need for an AirPrint printer using Open in > Print from other Apps using "Open in" > Convert files, docs, spreadsheets, web pages & more to PDF (in-app upgrade required) > USB & Bluetooth printers can be used with free print server software (Windows & Mac) > Print remotely via 3G, 4G or Cloud > Print to AirPrint printers > Print using ALL the same document formats to ALL printers used by your Mac/PC ►► Unrivalled Document Reader & File Storage ◀◀ ≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈ > Read, view & print Office files, large size PDFs & ALL iWork files + many more formats > Open & Print files directly into PrintCentral from other apps supporting "Open in..." file sharing > Zip/Unzip files for reading & printing ►► Upgrade your Email ◀◀ ≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈ > Higher featured email app built into PrintCentral > View multiple email accounts in single inbox or on their own > Full email field search - across multiple accounts > Multiple email signatures with images, formatted text > Print & save email, and attachments for resending ►► WiFi Hard Drive + Cloud Transfer ◀◀ ≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈ > Mount your iPhone/iPod Touch as a hard disk on your Mac or PC > Fully integrated with Evernote > Full cloud services app - iCloud, CloudMe, Dropbox, GoogleDocs, Box.net, Transporter, WebDAV > Move/Print documents on your iPhone/iPod Touch from your Cloud account ►► Copy & Paste Printing & Transfer ◀◀ ≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈ > Copy & print web pages and email - retaining all formatting > Copy and transfer to another user's iPhone/iPod Touch using Bluetooth or WiFi (both devices require PrintCentral) > Copy and transfer to your PC or Mac via WiFi ►► Much Much more ◀◀ ≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈ > Browse and print web pages to ALL printers > Copy & print maps from any map app that allows copy > Print SMS/Text messages, Copy, open PrintCentral and print > Print contacts > Print address/shipping labels PrintCentral Pro is also available for business users with all of these features, plus printing from inside other apps and printing from your watch QUICK HELP - if you need it

Screenshots

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote1 screens
PrintCentral for iPhone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PrintCentral for iPhone at 4.5 against Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote's 1.0. PrintCentral for iPhone also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 48%) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 32 months). Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and price ($0.99 vs $3.99). On ads, monetization model 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

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote costs $0.99 and PrintCentral for iPhone $3.99 up front. PrintCentral for iPhone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PrintCentral for iPhone holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PrintCentral for iPhone has 43 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote's written reviews are positive against 81% of PrintCentral for iPhone's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote ships an update every 32 months, PrintCentral for iPhone every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote versus PrintCentral for iPhone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPointer Remote for PowerPoint and KeynotePrintCentral for iPhone
Price$0.99 — better$3.99
Rating1.0 (3 ratings)4.5 (43 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.7% of reviews81.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings343 — better
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#180 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB42 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperZentropy SoftwareEuroSmartz Ltd

Customer experience

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews149 reviews
Positive47.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative45.6%

PrintCentral for iPhone

All ratings43 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral4.7%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews291 reviews
Positive81.1%
Neutral4.5%
Negative14.4%

User reviews

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote

From 3 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works as advertised
  • 🚀 Easy to set up and use
  • 💡 Useful pointer and annotation features
  • 👍 Supports both PowerPoint and Keynote

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer OS versions
  • 🐛 Unreliable connection and freezing issues
  • 🐛 Lack of slide preview on iPhone
  • 🐛 Persistent annotations on desktop

PrintCentral for iPhone

From 43 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Versatile printing capabilities
  • 🚀 Reliable wireless printing
  • 👍 Excellent customer support
  • 👍 Works with older printers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional compatibility issues
  • 🐛 Printing quality can be inconsistent
  • 🔋 Requires desktop software to be running
  • 🔒 Security concerns with third-party app access

Bugs and requests

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incompatible with Windows and older macOS versions
  • Requires separate desktop application download
  • Slide transitions cause issues with syncing

Requested features

4 requests
  • View upcoming slide on iPhone
  • Customizable pointer options
  • Reverse orientation support
  • Slide notes display on iPhone

PrintCentral for iPhone

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes or freezes on certain devices
  • Difficulty connecting to some printer models

Requested features

3 requests
  • Direct wireless printing without desktop software
  • Improved photo printing quality
  • Integration with more cloud storage services

In-app purchases

None

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PrintCentral for iPhone

One-time1
  • Advanced Upgrade$1.99

Questions

Is Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote free?
Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PrintCentral for iPhone free?
PrintCentral for iPhone costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote or PrintCentral for iPhone?
PrintCentral for iPhone is rated higher. Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while PrintCentral for iPhone averages 4.5 from 43 ratings.
Do Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote or PrintCentral for iPhone have ads?
Neither Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote nor PrintCentral for iPhone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote or PrintCentral for iPhone?
Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote ships an update every 32 months, and PrintCentral for iPhone every 5 months. Most recently, Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote was updated on November 10, 2026 and PrintCentral for iPhone on November 10, 2026.

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