# Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote vs Printing for iPhone

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote | Printing for iPhone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pointer-remote-for-powerpoint-and-keynote/id290339294/reviews) | **[2.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printing-for-iphone/id398401842/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | **47.7% of reviews** | 26.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 2 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zentropy Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/289446244) | [Ndili Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331426521) |

## What reviewers say

### Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pointer-remote-for-powerpoint-and-keynote/id290339294)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- View upcoming slide on iPhone
- Customizable pointer options
- Reverse orientation support
- Slide notes display on iPhone


### Printing for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printing-for-iphone/id398401842)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail | $14.99 | per month |
| Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail | $79.99 | per 6 months |
| Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail | $149.99 | per year |
| FaxPack 4 - with 4 Fax Units | $0.99 | one-time |
| Business Cover Sheet with placeholders for your business info | $0.99 | one-time |
| FaxPack 21 - with 21 Fax Units (including 1 bonus) | $4.99 | one-time |
| FaxPack 44 - with 44 Fax Units (including 4 bonus) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1-month lease for a USA Toll-Free Number | $14.99 | one-time |
| FaxPack 90 - with 90 Fax Units (including 10 bonus) | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3-month lease for a USA Toll-Free Number | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*