Comparison

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote vs Printing 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

Printing for iPhone

Print photos, web pages, and various document types from your device to a wide range of printers. Supports networked and shared printers without extra software. Import files from your computer or cloud storage.

Highlights
  • Print photos, web pages, and documents
  • Supports PDF, Word, Excel, and more
  • Connect to networked or shared printers
  • Transfer files via web browser or iTunes
  • Print from cloud storage (MobileMe, Dropbox)
  • Capture and print images from camera/album
Features
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Printing for iPhone enables easy printing of photos, web pages, and various document types. "I have been trying to find an app to print from my iphone4s & out of the many I tried from iTunes this one is different, it actually works!! great to be able to have a free app to check you can print and only pay when you for the full app once you know it defiantely does as it says it will, highly recommend." - Labs42, May 13, 2012 "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. 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. iPad/iPhone's 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. HOW DO I IMPORT FILES INTO THIS APP? • Use a web browser to transfer files between your computer and this app. • Use iTunes to upload files into this app. • Use a WebDAV server to transfer files. • Email a file to yourself. Then, open the Mail app, press and hold down the attachment until the "Open In..." menu appears. Select this app from the list of apps displayed. Optional Toll Free Number Subscription Notes (for fax/voicemail receipt): • Title: Toll-Free Number Subscription • Length: 1,3, 6 or 12 month options • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at purchase confirmation • 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 • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase • Privacy policy: https://www.ndilitechnologies.com/privacy.html • Terms of use: https://www.ndilitechnologies.com/termsofuse.html

Screenshots

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote1 screens
Printing for iPhone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Printing for iPhone at 2.8 against Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote's 1.0. Printing for iPhone also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 32 months). Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (48% vs 26%). On ratings volume, 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

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote costs $0.99 and Printing for iPhone $4.99 up front. Printing for iPhone sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Printing for iPhone holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote's written reviews are positive against 26% of Printing for iPhone's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote ships an update every 32 months, Printing for iPhone every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote versus Printing for iPhone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPointer Remote for PowerPoint and KeynotePrinting for iPhone
Price$0.99 — better$4.99
Rating1.0 (3 ratings)2.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.7% of reviews — better26.1% of reviews
Number of ratings36 — better
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB172 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZentropy SoftwareNdili Technologies, Inc.

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%

Printing for iPhone

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews180 reviews
Positive26.1%
Neutral6.7%
Negative67.2%

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

Printing for iPhone

From 6 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Prints directly from iPhone
  • 📁 Supports various file types
  • 🔗 Connects to wireless printers
  • 💡 Useful for occasional printing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent printer detection
  • 🔍 Limited printer driver support
  • 🔧 Complicated setup process
  • 🔍 Poor print quality
  • 🚫 Doesn't work with all printers

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

Printing for iPhone

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when printing certain file types
  • Printer not recognized despite being connected
  • Printed documents cut off or misaligned

Requested features

5 requests
  • Expand printer driver support
  • Improve print quality settings
  • Add email printing functionality
  • Simplify setup and configuration
  • Provide better customer support

In-app purchases

None

Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Printing for iPhone

Subscriptions3
  • Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail$14.991 Month
  • Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail$79.996 Months
  • Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail$149.991 Year
One-time7
  • FaxPack 4 - with 4 Fax Units$0.99
  • Business Cover Sheet with placeholders for your business info$0.99
  • FaxPack 21 - with 21 Fax Units (including 1 bonus)$4.99
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  • FaxPack 44 - with 44 Fax Units (including 4 bonus)$9.99
  • 1-month lease for a USA Toll-Free Number$14.99
  • FaxPack 90 - with 90 Fax Units (including 10 bonus)$19.99
  • 3-month lease for a USA Toll-Free Number$39.99

Questions

Is Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote free?
Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Printing for iPhone free?
Printing for iPhone costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote or Printing for iPhone?
Printing for iPhone is rated higher. Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Printing for iPhone averages 2.8 from 6 ratings.
Do Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote or Printing for iPhone have ads?
Neither Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote nor Printing for iPhone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote or Printing for iPhone?
Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote ships an update every 32 months, and Printing for iPhone every 4 months. Most recently, Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote was updated on October 15, 2026 and Printing for iPhone on October 14, 2026.

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