Comparison

PrintCentral vs PrinterShare Premium

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

PrinterShare Premium

Print documents, photos, web pages, and more directly from your mobile device. Supports thousands of printers wirelessly or via a desktop client, even remotely over the internet.

Highlights
  • Print PDFs, photos, contacts, and documents
  • Share content from any app
  • Supports thousands of HP, Epson, Samsung, Xerox printers
  • Print via Wi-Fi or PC/Mac desktop client
  • Remote printing over the internet
  • Save as PDF
Features
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Print photos, PDFs, documents, web pages and contacts straight from your iPhone or iPad – no computer required. Or turn any Mac or PC-connected printer wireless and reachable from anywhere in the world with PrinterShare Desktop app. Pick what you want to print inside the app, or send it from any other app with the Share button. WHAT YOU CAN PRINT - Photos and images - PDF files and documents - Web pages - Contacts - Markdown and text files - Content copied to clipboard (using Paste to Print) - Content shared from other apps via the Share menu HOW YOU CAN PRINT - Wi-Fi (using a Wi-Fi Direct printer or using a Wi-Fi router as a middleman) - AirPrint - Save as PDF - PC or Mac (if your printer is shared using PrinterShare desktop client) - The Internet WORKS WITH THOUSANDS OF PRINTERS PrinterShare supports thousands of models from HP, Canon, Epson, Brother, Samsung, Xerox, Lexmark, Ricoh and many more brands. Most Wi-Fi printers are detected automatically. If your exact model isn't explicitly supported, the app suggests a driver that's likely to work. Don't see your printer? You can still print through the free PrinterShare desktop app. As long as the printer works from a Windows or Mac computer on the same Wi-Fi network, PrinterShare can print to it. Just install the PrinterShare Desktop app from printershare.net and the app finds shared printers automatically. NO ADS, NO IN-APPS PrinterShare Premium gives you access to full functionality. One time purchase. Yours forever. You also get complimentary 100 pages for printing over the internet. PRINT FROM ANYWHERE Print to a printer located anywhere in the world over the internet. This needs the PrinterShare Desktop app installed on the computer at the receiving end. Also, logging into the same PrinterShare account in the mobile app and in the desktop app. For remote printing, you get 100 complimentary pages to your PrinterShare account when you unlock premium in the mobile app. MORE INFO Please, visit printershare.net for help and more details. You can read the Terms of Use here: https://printershare.net/terms.php

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PrinterShare Premium at 4.8 against PrintCentral's 4.2. PrinterShare Premium also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). PrintCentral's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $9.99) and review sentiment (66% vs 45%). On ratings volume 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

PrintCentral costs $3.99 and PrinterShare Premium $9.99 up front. PrintCentral sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PrinterShare Premium asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PrinterShare Premium holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 38 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of PrintCentral's written reviews are positive against 45% of PrinterShare Premium's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrintCentral ships an update every 4 months, PrinterShare Premium fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
PrintCentral versus PrinterShare Premium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrintCentralPrinterShare Premium
Price$3.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.2 (36 ratings)4.8 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.5% of reviews — better45.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3638 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB57 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperEuroSmartz LtdDynamix Software

Customer experience

PrintCentral

All ratings34 ratings
Positive79.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.6%
Written reviews507 reviews
Positive66.5%
Neutral5.1%
Negative28.4%

PrinterShare Premium

All ratings38 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews256 reviews
Positive45.3%
Neutral5.1%
Negative49.6%

User reviews

PrintCentral

From 36 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Prints wirelessly
  • 🚀 Works with non-AirPrint printers
  • 👍 Great customer support
  • 👍 Versatile features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain printers
  • 🐛 Complicated setup process
  • 🐛 Printing quality issues
  • 🐛 Requires additional software on computer

PrinterShare Premium

From 38 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient printing
  • 📱 Works across multiple devices (iPhone, iPad, Android)
  • 🌐 WiFi printer detection and connectivity
  • 💰 One-time purchase, lifetime access

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes on startup
  • 🐛 Printer detection failures
  • ❌ Inconsistent printing results
  • ⚠️ Poor customer support and help system
  • 📱 iOS compatibility issues

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

PrinterShare Premium

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes immediately upon opening
  • WiFi printer not detected after updates
  • Printer detection fails despite network visibility
  • Pages print cut in half or corrupted
  • App freezes during print operations
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  • 404 error when accessing help/support
  • UI text not displaying properly
  • App crashes when selecting printer
  • Printer shuts off unexpectedly during printing
  • Incompatibility with specific printer models (Zebra, Kodak, newer Epson models)

Requested features

9 requests
  • iPad and Procreate compatibility improvements
  • Direct email printing capability
  • Color printing options
  • USB cable support for direct printer connection
  • Remote/cloud-based printing
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  • Direct printing from Gmail and other email clients
  • Better printer driver support for newer models
  • Text visibility improvements in UI
  • Improved printer settings interface

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PrintCentral

One-time1
  • Advanced Upgrade$2.99
None

PrinterShare Premium

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PrintCentral free?
PrintCentral costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is PrinterShare Premium free?
PrinterShare Premium costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PrintCentral or PrinterShare Premium?
PrinterShare Premium is rated higher. PrintCentral averages 4.2 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while PrinterShare Premium averages 4.8 from 38 ratings.
Do PrintCentral or PrinterShare Premium have ads?
Neither PrintCentral nor PrinterShare Premium shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PrintCentral or PrinterShare Premium?
PrintCentral ships an update every 4 months, and PrinterShare Premium fortnightly. Most recently, PrintCentral was updated on August 29, 2026 and PrinterShare Premium on September 22, 2026.

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