# PrintCentral for iPhone vs Authenticator °

The clearest difference is price: Authenticator ° at Free against PrintCentral for iPhone's $3.99. Authenticator ° also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (594 vs 41). PrintCentral for iPhone's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Authenticator ° is free to download; PrintCentral for iPhone costs $3.99 up front. PrintCentral for iPhone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Authenticator ° sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for PrintCentral for iPhone against 4.8 for Authenticator °. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator ° has 594 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of PrintCentral for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 77% of Authenticator °'s.

PrintCentral for iPhone ships an update every 4 months, Authenticator ° every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PrintCentral for iPhone | Authenticator ° |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printcentral-for-iphone/id367455861/reviews) | **[4.8 (594 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator/id6446651396/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **594** |
| Positive reviews | **81.4% of reviews** | 76.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 42 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EuroSmartz Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/299105918) | [Bence Kaposzta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650069302) |

## What reviewers say

### PrintCentral for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printcentral-for-iphone/id367455861)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Versatile printing capabilities
- 🚀 Reliable wireless printing
- 👍 Excellent customer support
- 👍 Works with older printers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional compatibility issues
- 🐛 Printing quality can be inconsistent
- 🔋 Requires desktop software to be running
- 🔒 Security concerns with third-party app access

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on certain devices
- Difficulty connecting to some printer models

**Requested features**

- Direct wireless printing without desktop software
- Improved photo printing quality
- Integration with more cloud storage services


### Authenticator °

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator/id6446651396)

This app enhances your online security by generating time-sensitive passwords for two-factor and multi-factor authentication. It offers seamless data synchronization across devices, Apple Watch support, and robust encryption for your sensitive information.

**Highlights:** One-Time Passwords (OTP), Seamless Data Synchronization, Apple Watch Support, End-to-End Encryption, Import/Export Encrypted Backups, Auto-Lock & Biometric Authentication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 Month | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year, 50% off | $19.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Discounted | $22.99 | per year |
| 1 Year, 30% off | $27.99 | per year |
| 1 Year with initial offer | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Free Lifetime subscription | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime, intro offer | $0.29 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to install and use
- 🔒 Secure password management
- 🚀 Efficient and fast
- 👍 Great user interface
- 🔒 Robust security features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔒 Concerns about cloud storage security
- 🤔 Forced 5-star review before use
- 🤔 Unclear or confusing onboarding process

**Reported bugs**

- List of saved sites/accounts disappearing
- Trouble logging in or resetting password
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Allow renaming of accounts
- Add pop-up notifications like other authenticators
- Improve sync with desktop/laptop
- Provide more theme/customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PrintCentral for iPhone free?

PrintCentral for iPhone costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Authenticator ° free?

Authenticator ° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PrintCentral for iPhone or Authenticator °?

Authenticator ° is rated higher. PrintCentral for iPhone averages 4.7 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Authenticator ° averages 4.8 from 594 ratings.

### Do PrintCentral for iPhone or Authenticator ° have ads?

Neither PrintCentral for iPhone nor Authenticator ° shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PrintCentral for iPhone or Authenticator °?

PrintCentral for iPhone ships an update every 4 months, and Authenticator ° every 2 weeks. Most recently, PrintCentral for iPhone was updated on September 23, 2026 and Authenticator ° on August 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*