Comparison

PrintCentral vs Document Scan, Edit & Merge

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

Document Scan, Edit & Merge

This app allows you to scan, edit, sign, and organize PDF documents directly on your device. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools for document management, all processed offline for maximum privacy and security.

Highlights
  • Scan documents with automatic edge detection
  • Edit and annotate PDFs with text, highlights, and drawings
  • Create and apply digital signatures
  • Merge, split, and reorder PDF pages
  • 100% offline processing for enhanced privacy
  • No account required
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Turn your iPhone into a complete PDF toolkit for everyday documents. Scan documents, read PDF files, edit pages, sign documents, merge files, split PDFs and use OCR — all without uploading your private files to any server. PDF Scanner is built for fast document work. Create clean scans with your camera, open recent PDFs, add bookmarks, jump directly to any page, combine multiple documents into one, extract specific pages, rotate pages, compress large files, convert photos to PDF and sign forms whenever you need a quick result. Why users choose PDF Scanner: • Scan documents and save instantly as PDF • Full PDF reader with recent files, search and bookmarks • OCR converts scanned text into selectable, copyable content • Merge multiple PDFs into one file • Split and extract pages from any PDF • Sign PDF documents with your finger or Apple Pencil • Compress PDFs to reduce file size before sharing • Convert images and photos to PDF format • Rotate, reorder and delete pages • Works entirely on-device — no account, no cloud upload required Use it for receipts, invoices, notes, contracts, forms, school files, tax documents and everyday PDF tasks. PDF Scanner is free to use, with all features available to every user. The app contains a single optional in-app purchase, "Remove Ads" — a one-time, non-consumable purchase that removes advertisements permanently and supports continued development. There is no subscription, no recurring charges, and no free trial. All app features remain fully accessible regardless of purchase. Download PDF Scanner now and manage your documents faster. Terms of Use: https://www.pdfomnia.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.pdfomnia.com/privacy

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Document Scan, Edit & Merge at Free against PrintCentral's $3.99. Document Scan, Edit & Merge also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). PrintCentral's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (40 vs 2). On in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Document Scan, Edit & Merge is free to download; PrintCentral costs $3.99 up front. PrintCentral sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Document Scan, Edit & Merge 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

PrintCentral holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PrintCentral has 40 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrintCentral ships an update every 4 months, Document Scan, Edit & Merge every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PrintCentral versus Document Scan, Edit & Merge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrintCentralDocument Scan, Edit & Merge
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (40 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews66.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB53 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEuroSmartz LtdOKAN YUKSEL

Customer experience

PrintCentral

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

Document Scan, Edit & Merge

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Document Scan, Edit & Merge

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PrintCentral

One-time1
  • Advanced Upgrade$2.99
1 purchases

Document Scan, Edit & Merge

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is PrintCentral free?
PrintCentral costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Document Scan, Edit & Merge free?
Document Scan, Edit & Merge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PrintCentral or Document Scan, Edit & Merge?
PrintCentral is rated higher. PrintCentral averages 4.2 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Document Scan, Edit & Merge averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do PrintCentral or Document Scan, Edit & Merge have ads?
Document Scan, Edit & Merge shows ads; PrintCentral does not.
Which is updated more often, PrintCentral or Document Scan, Edit & Merge?
PrintCentral ships an update every 4 months, and Document Scan, Edit & Merge every 3 weeks. Most recently, PrintCentral was updated on October 24, 2026 and Document Scan, Edit & Merge on October 14, 2026.

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