Comparison

PrintCentral vs PriApps Touch

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

Head to head
About

PrintCentral

Print documents, emails, photos, and web pages directly to most wireless printers without extra software. Connect to all printers via your Mac/PC, even remotely over mobile data or corporate networks. Offers advanced document viewing, storage, and email management features.

Highlights
  • Direct WiFi printing
  • Print to all printers via Mac/PC
  • Remote printing over mobile data
  • View, store, and print documents
  • Email management and printing
  • Cloud service integration
  • PDF conversion (in-app upgrade)
Features
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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 iPad. •• 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" • Print to AirPrint printers • Convert files, docs, spreadsheets, web pages & more to PDF (in-app upgrade required) • USB & Bluetooth printers can be used with free print server software • Print remotely via 3G, 4G or Cloud • 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 iPad 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 iPad from your Cloud account ►► Copy & Paste Printing & Transfer ◀◀ ≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈ • Copy & print web pages and email - retaining all formatting • Copy and transfer to another user's iPad 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 QUICK HELP - if you need it

About

PriApps Touch

Features
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PriApps Touch-Free is a Completely contactless print management and document capture app that allows you to release print jobs at any printer, as well as authenticate at MFPs to perform print, copy, scan and fax workflows from your smartphone or tablet. PriApps Touch-Free connects to a PriApps Application server on the network or in the Cloud. It allows users to complete print, copy, scan & fax workflows without having to touch the control panel of a printer or MFP. Key features include: - Permission-based access to MFP features & services through contactless Single Sign-On (SSO) - Securely release print jobs at any printer or MFP of your choosing from your smartphone or tablet, or via a web browser - Perform automated Scan-to-Me, Scan-to-Email & Scan-to-Folder workflows - Scan to Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, DropBox - Make photocopies without touching the copier - Fax documents directly from your MFP - Supports other contactless authentication methods such as ID cards / security access badges using PriApps card readers - Full auditability through comprehensive usage tracking & reporting HOW IT WORKS Instead of printing directly to specific printers, PriApps allows you to print to your personal PriApps myQueue. You can access your list of print jobs via the PriApps Touch-Free app. Then you simply release your print jobs at any connected printer or MFP. PriApps Touch-Free allows you to print from any computer workstation, laptop, server, smartphone or tablet, and it supports any make or model of network printer or MFP. So you can print from your MacBook, iMac, Chromebook, Surface, even a Windows or Unix server. Once you have authenticated at an MFP, you can also perform scan workflows, initiate copying, and even fax paper documents. PriApps Touch-Free allows you to access every print, scan, copy & fax setting and finishing option on the MFP, including stapling, hole punching, collating etc. Administrators can set permission-based access to MFP services and features, as well as control color usage or set policies such as duplex printing & copying. PriApps Touch-Free also comes with a companion MFP app, that allows you to perform print, copy, scan & fax workflows without touching the control panel. It also allows users who don’t have the PriApps Touch-Free app to perform print, copy, scan and fax workflows. Please contact PriApps to learn more about PriApps Touch-Free.

Screenshots

PriApps Touch3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PriApps Touch at Free against PrintCentral's $3.99. PriApps Touch also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On 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

PriApps Touch is free to download; PrintCentral costs $3.99 up front. PrintCentral sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PriApps Touch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrintCentral ships an update every 4 months, PriApps Touch monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PrintCentral versus PriApps Touch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrintCentralPriApps Touch
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (36 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings36 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB9 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEuroSmartz LtdPriApps Ltd

Bugs and requests

PrintCentral

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Printing blank pages
  • Printing issues after iOS updates
  • Unreliable connection to printers

Requested features

3 requests
  • Direct printing from other apps
  • Improved printing quality and formatting
  • Easier setup process

PriApps Touch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PrintCentral

One-time1
  • Advanced Upgrade$2.99
None

PriApps Touch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PrintCentral free?
PrintCentral costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is PriApps Touch free?
PriApps Touch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PrintCentral or PriApps Touch have ads?
Neither PrintCentral nor PriApps Touch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PrintCentral or PriApps Touch?
PrintCentral ships an update every 4 months, and PriApps Touch monthly. Most recently, PrintCentral was updated on October 16, 2026 and PriApps Touch on October 17, 2026.

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