PrintCentral for iPhone vs PrinterShare
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PrintCentral for iPhone
Print documents, photos, and web pages from your mobile device to virtually any printer, including non-AirPrint models. Access and manage files from cloud storage, email, and your computer for seamless printing anywhere.
- Print to all printers (WiFi, USB, Bluetooth)
- Print via Mac/PC or direct to WiFi printers
- Print remotely over mobile data
- View, store, and print documents and emails
- Convert files to PDF
- Cloud service integration (iCloud, Dropbox, etc.)
- Mount device as a hard disk
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Print to ALL printers (Not just AirPrint Printers). 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 iPhone/iPod Touch. •• 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" > Convert files, docs, spreadsheets, web pages & more to PDF (in-app upgrade required) > USB & Bluetooth printers can be used with free print server software (Windows & Mac) > Print remotely via 3G, 4G or Cloud > Print to AirPrint printers > 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 iPhone/iPod Touch 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 iPhone/iPod Touch from your Cloud account ►► Copy & Paste Printing & Transfer ◀◀ ≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈ > Copy & print web pages and email - retaining all formatting > Copy and transfer to another user's iPhone/iPod Touch 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 and printing from your watch QUICK HELP - if you need it
PrinterShare
Print documents, photos, and more directly from your mobile device to thousands of supported printers. Connect via Wi-Fi or a desktop client for remote printing capabilities. Unlock full functionality with an in-app purchase.
- Print PDFs, photos, contacts, and documents
- Share content from any app
- Supports thousands of printer brands
- Print via Wi-Fi or desktop client
- Save as PDF
- Remote printing over the internet
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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. FREE TO TRY — ONE-TIME UNLOCK PrinterShare is free to install, and you can print a test page free to confirm your printer works. To unlock full functionality, buy the Premium Key as a one-time in-app purchase or get a cheaper Premium subscription if you prefer. You can also get the standalone PrinterShare Premium app on the App Store. 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PrinterShare at Free against PrintCentral for iPhone's $3.99. PrinterShare also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). PrintCentral for iPhone's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 43%) and chart position (#178 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
PrinterShare is free to download; PrintCentral for iPhone costs $3.99 up front. PrintCentral for iPhone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PrinterShare sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PrinterShare holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PrinterShare has 309 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of PrintCentral for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 43% of PrinterShare's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
PrintCentral for iPhone ships an update every 4 months, PrinterShare every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PrintCentral for iPhone | PrinterShare |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (41 ratings) | 4.9 (309 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.4% of reviews — better | 43.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 41 | 309 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #178 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | EuroSmartz Ltd | Dynamix Software |
Customer experience
PrintCentral for iPhone
PrinterShare
User reviews
PrintCentral for iPhone
From 41 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Versatile printing capabilities
- 🚀 Reliable wireless printing
- 👍 Excellent customer support
- 👍 Works with older printers
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional compatibility issues
- 🐛 Printing quality can be inconsistent
- 🔋 Requires desktop software to be running
- 🔒 Security concerns with third-party app access
PrinterShare
From 309 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient printing from mobile devices
- 💡 Allows printing to non-AirPrint printers
- 🎨 Works with variety of printers
Room to improve
- 🔒 Requires premium key to print
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some printers
- 🔋 Drains battery when printing
- 🔍 Difficult to find and delete printed files
Bugs and requests
PrintCentral for iPhone
Reported bugs
2 issues- Crashes or freezes on certain devices
- Difficulty connecting to some printer models
Requested features
3 requests- Direct wireless printing without desktop software
- Improved photo printing quality
- Integration with more cloud storage services
PrinterShare
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when trying to print
- Printing only works intermittently
- Printed output has issues like missing content or formatting problems
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for more printer models
- Improve printing quality and scaling options
- Provide better organization and management of printed files
- Offer a free version with more functionality
In-app purchases
PrintCentral for iPhone
- Advanced Upgrade$1.99
PrinterShare
- One Year Premium Subscription$7.991 Year
- PrinterShare Mobile Premium Key$9.99
Questions
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Is PrinterShare free?
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