Comparison

PrinterShare vs HP JetAdvantage Secure Print

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

HP JetAdvantage Secure Print

Securely manage and release print jobs from a cloud-based queue. This solution enhances control over your printing environment by requiring user authentication before documents are released, and automatically deletes unprinted jobs based on company policy. It helps reduce waste and boost productivity without needing extra on-site servers.

Highlights
  • Cloud-based print job management
  • Secure document release via authentication
  • Automatic deletion of unprinted jobs
  • Reduces waste and increases productivity
  • Supports multivendor devices
  • Mobile release via QR code scanning
Features
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HP JetAdvantage Secure Print is a cloud-based solution that increases security and control of your print environment by releasing documents only to authorized users. Print jobs are held in a protected queue until users are authenticated. Unprinted jobs are automatically deleted based on your company’s expiration policy. The solution helps cut costs by reducing waste and increasing productivity—without the need for additional onsite servers, storage, and software. It’s easy to set up and use, and supports multivendor devices. When installed on a mobile device, this application will allow authorized business users to release print jobs from their Secure Print queue to any enabled network printer or MFP by simply scanning the QR code attached to the device. Before you can use your mobile device to release documents, you must first activate it with the Secure Print solution by following the instructions provide by your IT manager or print administrator. HP JetAdvantage Secure Print solution is available on the HP JetAdvantage On Demand web-based portal (www.hp.com/go/jetadvantageondemand). From this centralized application management console, you can access and manage industry-leading applications and assign user access. Note: This application requires an HP JetAdvantage Secure Print account. If your company uses HP JetAdvantage Secure Print, please contact your IT manager or print administrator for more information.

Screenshots

PrinterShare3 screens
HP JetAdvantage Secure Print4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PrinterShare at 44% against HP JetAdvantage Secure Print's 0%. PrinterShare also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). HP JetAdvantage Secure Print's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PrinterShare holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PrinterShare has 385 ratings behind it against 5, 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 0% of HP JetAdvantage Secure Print's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrinterShare ships an update every 2 weeks, HP JetAdvantage Secure Print every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PrinterShare versus HP JetAdvantage Secure Print: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrinterShareHP JetAdvantage Secure Print
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (385 ratings) — better3.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews44.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings385 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB90 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDynamix SoftwareHP Inc.

Customer experience

PrinterShare

All ratings377 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral1.1%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews672 reviews
Positive44.3%
Neutral7.6%
Negative48.1%

HP JetAdvantage Secure Print

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

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

HP JetAdvantage Secure Print

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PrinterShare

Subscriptions1
  • One Year Premium Subscription$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • PrinterShare Mobile Premium Key$9.99
None

HP JetAdvantage Secure Print

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PrinterShare free?
PrinterShare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HP JetAdvantage Secure Print free?
HP JetAdvantage Secure Print is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PrinterShare or HP JetAdvantage Secure Print?
PrinterShare is rated higher. PrinterShare averages 4.9 out of 5 from 385 ratings, while HP JetAdvantage Secure Print averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do PrinterShare or HP JetAdvantage Secure Print have ads?
Neither PrinterShare nor HP JetAdvantage Secure Print shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PrinterShare or HP JetAdvantage Secure Print?
PrinterShare ships an update every 2 weeks, and HP JetAdvantage Secure Print every 4 months. Most recently, PrinterShare was updated on November 1, 2026 and HP JetAdvantage Secure Print on October 26, 2026.

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