Comparison

Print n Share vs Google Docs

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

Google Docs

Create, edit, and collaborate on documents online in real time. Work together seamlessly with your team, even offline, and access a variety of file types. AI-powered features can help draft and refine content.

Highlights
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Offline editing
  • Template library
  • Multiple file type support
  • AI-powered drafting
  • Commenting and action items
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Create, edit, and collaborate on online documents with the Google Docs app. Work together in real time • Share documents with your team • Edit, comment, and add action items in real time Create anywhere, anytime—even offline • Capture spontaneous ideas on the fly • Get things done, even on the go, with offline mode • Save time and add polish with easy-to-use templates Edit and share multiple file types • Open a variety of files, including Microsoft Word files, right in Google Docs • Frictionless collaboration, no matter which application your teammates use • Convert and export files seamlessly Google Docs is part of Google Workspace: where teams of any size can chat, create, and collaborate. Google Workspace paid subscribers have access to additional Google Docs features, including: Use Gemini in Docs to quickly draft and edit content • Draft outlines, blog posts, briefs, and more on the go • Improve your writing with AI-powered suggestions Learn more about Google Docs: https://workspace.google.com/products/docs/ Follow us for more: • X: https://x.com/googleworkspace • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/googleworkspace • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/googleworkspace

Screenshots

Print n Share4 screens
Google Docs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Google Docs at Free against Print n Share's $6.99. Google Docs also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (3.2M vs 437). Print n Share's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

Google Docs is free to download; Print n Share costs $6.99 up front. Print n Share sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Google Docs sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $199.99 per year. 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 4.8 for Google Docs. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Docs has 3.2M ratings behind it against 437, 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 70% of Google Docs's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Print n Share ships an update every 3 months, Google Docs weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Print n Share versus Google Docs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrint n ShareGoogle Docs
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (437 ratings)4.8 (3.2M ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.3% of reviews — better69.8% of reviews
Number of ratings4373.2M — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank—#9 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB348 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEuroSmartz LtdGoogle

Customer experience

Print n Share

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

Google Docs

All ratings3,243,575 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews3,469 reviews
Positive69.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative24.3%

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

Google Docs

From 3.2M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient and accessible
  • 👍 Seamless collaboration
  • 🔒 Automatic saving
  • 💡 Offline functionality
  • 👍 Versatile for various uses

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Laggy performance and input delays
  • 👎 Limited formatting and customization options
  • 🔍 Difficult to organize and navigate documents
  • 👎 Compatibility issues with other platforms

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

Google Docs

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unexpected crashes and document loss
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
  • Issues with image insertion and manipulation

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved document organization with folders
  • Expanded font and formatting options
  • Better integration with Microsoft Office
  • Smoother scrolling and navigation

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Print n Share

One-time1
  • Advanced Upgrade$2.99
1 purchases

Google Docs

Subscriptions1
  • Google AI Pro (5 TB)$199.991 Year

Questions

Is Print n Share free?
Print n Share costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Google Docs free?
Google Docs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Print n Share or Google Docs?
Google Docs is rated higher. Print n Share averages 4.7 out of 5 from 437 ratings, while Google Docs averages 4.8 from 3.2M ratings.
Do Print n Share or Google Docs have ads?
Neither Print n Share nor Google Docs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Print n Share or Google Docs?
Print n Share ships an update every 3 months, and Google Docs weekly. Most recently, Print n Share was updated on September 22, 2026 and Google Docs on September 24, 2026.

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