Comparison

Print n Share 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

Print n Share

Print documents, photos, web pages, and more directly to a wide range of printers without a computer. It also allows printing via your Mac/PC to all printer types, including USB and Bluetooth.

Highlights
  • Direct printing to network/WiFi printers
  • Print via computer to USB/Bluetooth printers
  • Print documents, web pages, emails, photos
  • Print preview and page selection
  • Remote printing via mobile data/WiFi
  • File management and cloud integration
Features
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Print directly to the widest range of network or WiFi printers, without a computer or AirPrint! Alternatively print via your Mac/PC to ALL printers including USB & Bluetooth printers. Print... documents √ cloud files √ web pages √ emails √ attachments √ photos √ contacts √ clipboard items √ and much more - to ANY PRINTER! A single universal app for both iPhone and iPad Drag and drop files from other apps on the iPad for printing, exporting and importing as well as PDF conversion - Drag Web addresses from Safari for viewing and printing Featured in the Apple "Office" Global TV ad. A single App for all devices •• The Press Love it! •• Appadvice.com "What's really cool is the app's ability to print over 3G" Incredible iPhone Apps for Dummies "Print n Share is the only way to go if you need to be able to print documents from your iPhone" AppShouter "The all-in-one office app!" Epson "Print & Share makes printing available to all" •• Printing •• ================================================================ √ Print direct to the widest range of network/WiFi printers √ Print via your computer to ALL printers including USB & Bluetooth printers. Also print to AirPrint printers. √ Print preview and select the pages you want to print √ Print from Pages, Numbers or Keynote extremely quickly & easily without the need for an AirPrint/ePrint printer, using "Open in..." √ Print remotely via mobile data or WiFi √ Print from other Apps using Open in √ Print using ALL the same document formats to ALL printers used by your Mac/PC √ Save email as attachments √ Select & print multiple photos √ Print address/shipping labels √ Browse and print web pages to ALL printers ...to print from inside other apps, check out our top app, PrintCentral Pro •• Powerful Reader & Document Storage •• ================================================================ √ View, read & print large PDFs, Office, iWork & many other files √ Zip/Unzip files directly on your iPad/iPhone/iPod √ Search through documents for keywords and content √ Arrange files into multi level folders •• Wireless File & Cloud Transfer •• ================================================================ √ Mount your iPad/iPhone/iPod as an extra disk on your Mac/PC √ Super Easy Drag & drop documents & files to or from your iPad/iPhone/iPod √ Fully integrated with Evernote √ Access Cloud services such as CloudMe, Box.net, Dropbox, iCloud, SugarSync, ShareFile, SkyDrive, Transporter, FTP, WebDAV & much more √ Seamlessly transfer files, email & print from the Cloud •• Email •• ================================================================ √ Print email & attachments √ Send and Receive emails from your own email accounts √ Save and attach files on your computer or cloud servers √ Bulk select and delete/move to other folders √ View multiple email accounts in single inbox or on their own √ Archive emails as files for later access •• More great features •• (after in-app upgrade) =============================================================== √ Convert files & documents to PDF √ Email your month, day or week calendar as a PDF √ Calendar printing - Print/View Day/Week/Month √ Reminder printing - Shopping lists, todo lists etc √ Save web pages as PDF files √ Set calendar follow up reminders for files & documents √ Convert files/emails/calendars/docs/web pages to PDF √ Full email field search - across multiple email accounts QUICK HELP - if you need it

About

PrintCentral for iPhone

Print documents, photos, and web pages from your mobile device to virtually any printer, including non-AirPrint models. Access and manage files from cloud storage, email, and your computer for seamless printing anywhere.

Highlights
  • Print to all printers (WiFi, USB, Bluetooth)
  • Print via Mac/PC or direct to WiFi printers
  • Print remotely over mobile data
  • View, store, and print documents and emails
  • Convert files to PDF
  • Cloud service integration (iCloud, Dropbox, etc.)
  • Mount device as a hard disk
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

Print n Share4 screens
PrintCentral for iPhone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PrintCentral for iPhone at $3.99 against Print n Share's $6.99. PrintCentral for iPhone also leads on chart position (#168 vs unranked). Print n Share's advantage is ratings volume (437 vs 41). On rating, review sentiment, 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

Print n Share costs $6.99 and PrintCentral for iPhone $3.99 up front. Print n Share sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PrintCentral for iPhone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 — 4.7 for Print n Share against 4.7 for PrintCentral for iPhone. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Print n Share has 437 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Print n Share's written reviews are positive against 81% of PrintCentral for iPhone's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Print n Share ships an update every 3 months, PrintCentral for iPhone every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Print n Share versus PrintCentral for iPhone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrint n SharePrintCentral for iPhone
Price$6.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.7 (437 ratings)4.7 (41 ratings)
Positive reviews76.3% of reviews81.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings437 — better41
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#168 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB42 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperEuroSmartz LtdEuroSmartz Ltd

Customer experience

Print n Share

All ratings437 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.9%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews520 reviews
Positive76.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative20.0%

PrintCentral for iPhone

All ratings41 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral4.9%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews290 reviews
Positive81.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative14.1%

User reviews

Print n Share

From 437 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient printing from mobile devices
  • 🔒 Works with non-AirPrint printers
  • 💡 Versatile file management and sharing features
  • 👍 Reliable performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain printers
  • 🔧 Setup can be complex for non-technical users
  • 💰 Perceived as overpriced for some features
  • 🔒 Requires additional software on computer

PrintCentral for iPhone

From 41 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

Print n Share

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Printing quality issues (blurry, off-center)
  • Crashes or freezes on certain devices
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between WiFi and cellular

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved integration with other apps
  • Simpler setup process
  • More customization options for printing
  • Native support for more file formats

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

1 purchases

Print n Share

One-time1
  • Advanced Upgrade$2.99
1 purchases

PrintCentral for iPhone

One-time1
  • Advanced Upgrade$1.99

Questions

Is Print n Share free?
Print n Share costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is PrintCentral for iPhone free?
PrintCentral for iPhone costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Print n Share or PrintCentral for iPhone?
Print n Share and PrintCentral for iPhone are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 437 and 41 ratings respectively.
Do Print n Share or PrintCentral for iPhone have ads?
Neither Print n Share nor PrintCentral for iPhone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Print n Share or PrintCentral for iPhone?
Print n Share ships an update every 3 months, and PrintCentral for iPhone every 4 months. Most recently, Print n Share was updated on September 24, 2026 and PrintCentral for iPhone on September 23, 2026.

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