# PrinterShare vs CloudPrint

The clearest difference is rating: PrinterShare at 4.9 against CloudPrint's 3.2. PrinterShare also leads on ratings volume (309 vs 13). CloudPrint's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PrinterShare sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. CloudPrint asks for nothing beyond the download.

PrinterShare holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PrinterShare has 309 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of PrinterShare's written reviews are positive against 42% of CloudPrint's.

## The numbers

| Metric | PrinterShare | CloudPrint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (309 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printershare-wifi-and-pdf/id367804841/reviews)** | [3.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudprint/id1004348584/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **309** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **43.8% of reviews** | 42.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 57 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dynamix Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/296253179) | [ameu8](https://appshunter.io/developer/446747188) |

## What reviewers say

### PrinterShare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printershare-wifi-and-pdf/id367804841)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Year Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per year |
| PrinterShare Mobile Premium Key | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient printing from mobile devices
- 💡 Allows printing to non-AirPrint printers
- 🎨 Works with variety of printers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires premium key to print
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some printers
- 🔋 Drains battery when printing
- 🔍 Difficult to find and delete printed files

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to print
- Printing only works intermittently
- Printed output has issues like missing content or formatting problems

**Requested features**

- 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


### CloudPrint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudprint/id1004348584)

This app allows iOS users to manage and send print jobs remotely. It supports printing from various applications, cloud storage services, and directly from the clipboard or email attachments.

**Highlights:** Manage print jobs remotely, Secure access with Touch ID, Print from other applications, File selection from cloud storage, Print clipboard content, Print email attachments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PrinterShare free?

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

### Is CloudPrint free?

CloudPrint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PrinterShare or CloudPrint?

PrinterShare is rated higher. PrinterShare averages 4.9 out of 5 from 309 ratings, while CloudPrint averages 3.2 from 13 ratings.

### Do PrinterShare or CloudPrint have ads?

Neither PrinterShare nor CloudPrint shows ads.

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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.*