Comparison

Replicate™ for iPad vs Printer App

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

Head to head
About

Replicate™ for iPad

This app enables screen sharing and remote control of your device from a computer. It supports viewing and printing various document types, sending faxes, and transferring files via web browser or iTunes. Pro version offers advanced screencasting and file sharing between devices.

Highlights
  • View/print multiple document types
  • Send faxes worldwide
  • Get toll-free fax/voicemail number
  • Send postcards and letters
  • Screencast to other devices/computers (Pro)
  • Remotely control iPod app
Features
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Screencast this app onto other devices running this app or onto a computer, and view another user's screencast of this app on your device (Pro version only). Plus, remotely control the iPod app on this device from a computer on the same wi-fi network. "WORKS GREAT! i have had no problem with software and printing on my network, most of the time HP printers will always work for you! and does for me and my HP Laser 4200 series, if you have fax credits on any other their apps contact support and they can split them or move them! Nice app to have access to like a command center..." - V, Oct 20, 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! • Send faxes to over 220 countries and territories worldwide - no subscription required![1] • Get a professional USA-based toll-free number for your incoming faxes and voicemail.[2] • Send postcards and letters via USPS (postal mail). • Print remote files on MobileMe, Box.net, or Dropbox, or download them into this app. • Screencast this app onto other devices running this app or onto a computer. View another user's screencast of this app. (Pro version only) • Share files between two iPads/iPhones that are running this app. (Pro version only) • Print web-based files or download them into this app. • Remotely control the iPod app on this device from a computer on the same wi-fi network. • Browse the web from your computer using your iPad/iPod touch/iPhone, even when you do not have an internet connection on your computer. HOW DO I ACCESS OR CONTROL THIS APP FROM MY COMPUTER? 1. Put your iPad/iPhone and computer on the same wi-fi network. 2. On your iPad/iPhone, start this app, and open the Documents module. Make a note of the URL that is displayed at the top of the Documents menu. 3. On the computer, open a web browser, and enter the full URL of this app from the previous step. 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 Subscription Notes: • Title: Toll-Free Number • 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 a day before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within a day prior to the end • Subscriptions may be managed by the user by going to the user’s Account Settings • Terms Of Use: https://n1.ndili.com/termsofuse.html • Privacy Policy: http://www.ndilitechnologies.com/privacy [1] Each fax unit purchases a one-page fax that can be sent in 60 seconds or less to a destination in the USA or Canada. The number of fax units needed to transmit a one-page 60-second fax to a destination in another country is listed in the rate card within this app. Please note that a page that requires a longer transmission time (for example, a page containing high resolution graphics) consumes additional fax units. [2] To receive voicemail or faxes, you must setup an incoming toll-free phone number. The toll-free phone number requires a monthly subscription. 60 minutes/month are included free with subscription. Toll-free numbers are USA-based numbers and are accessible in the United States only.

About

Printer App

Easily print documents and photos directly from your iPhone or iPad. This app also allows you to scan new documents using your device's camera and send them to a compatible printer. Supports a vast range of file types and over 5000 printer models.

Highlights
  • Print documents and photos from iPhone/iPad
  • Scan new documents with device camera
  • Supports over 5000 printer models
  • Print various file types (PDF, DOC, JPEG, etc.)
  • Integrated scanner functionality
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Printer App: Print & Scan PDF helps you to print your documents and photos easily. Scan a new document, select your printer and print your document within seconds. This app supports more than 5000 different AirPrint printers! ► PRINT FROM IPHONE & IPAD This app makes it really easy for you to print from your iPhone or iPad. Just select the document or photo from your camera that you want to print, select your printer and send the print job. You can print all sorts of different documents: PDF, Word DOC, Excel XLS, PowerPoint PPT, Photoshop PSD, JPEG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, GIF and more. ► SCAN DOCUMENTS & PHOTOS You can also scan already printed documents or photos with the integrated scanner. Just tap on scan and capture the document or photo with your camera. Then you can print the scanned document. ► PRINTER SUPPORT Printer App: Print & Scan PDF supports more than 5000 printer models like Brother, Canon, Dell, Epson, HP, Kyocera, Lenovo, Lexmark, NRG, Oki, Olivetti, Panasonic, RICOH, Samsung, Sharp, Toshiba, Xerox and more. DISCLAIMER: We are not affiliated with the mentioned companies in any way. We only developed and tested our App with these devices. ► SUPPORT Do you need support? Please write us to: support@1Dashcam.com

Screenshots

Printer App3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Printer App at Free against Replicate™ for iPad's $4.99. Printer App also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and review sentiment (38% vs 0%). On 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

Printer App is free to download; Replicate™ for iPad costs $4.99 up front. Replicate™ for iPad sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Printer App 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

Printer App holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Printer App has 25K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Replicate™ for iPad's written reviews are positive against 38% of Printer App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Replicate™ for iPad ships an update every 3 months, Printer App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Replicate™ for iPad versus Printer App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReplicate™ for iPadPrinter App
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.5 (25K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews37.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings125K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size183 MB11 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNdili Technologies, Inc.Hendrik Folkerts

Customer experience

Replicate™ for iPad

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Printer App

All ratings24,960 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews272 reviews
Positive37.9%
Neutral5.5%
Negative56.6%

Bugs and requests

Replicate™ for iPad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Printer App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Printer frequently goes offline
  • Printing issues with certain document types
  • App crashes or freezes during use

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to print multiple photos without paywall
  • Option to adjust photo sizes and layouts
  • Improved documentation and support

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Replicate™ for iPad

Subscriptions4
  • Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail$14.991 Month
  • Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail$39.993 Months
  • Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail$79.996 Months
Show 1 more
  • Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail$149.991 Year
One-time6
  • Global Cover Sheet$0.99
  • Cartoon1 Cover Sheet$0.99
  • Français Cover Sheet$0.99
Show 3 more
  • Deutsch Cover Sheet$0.99
  • Holiday1 Cover Sheet$0.99
  • Wedding Cover Sheet$0.99
1 purchases

Printer App

One-time1
  • Printer Pro$14.99

Questions

Is Replicate™ for iPad free?
Replicate™ for iPad costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Printer App free?
Printer App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Replicate™ for iPad or Printer App?
Printer App is rated higher. Replicate™ for iPad averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Printer App averages 4.5 from 25K ratings.
Do Replicate™ for iPad or Printer App have ads?
Neither Replicate™ for iPad nor Printer App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Replicate™ for iPad or Printer App?
Replicate™ for iPad ships an update every 3 months, and Printer App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Replicate™ for iPad was updated on November 1, 2026 and Printer App on November 15, 2026.

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