Comparison

PrinterShare vs RICOH Support Station

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 web pages directly from your mobile device to thousands of printer models. Turn any computer-connected printer into a wireless one, accessible globally. Offers a free trial to test compatibility before unlocking full features.

Highlights
  • Print photos, PDFs, documents, and web pages
  • Wireless printing via Wi-Fi or AirPrint
  • Remote printing over the internet
  • Supports thousands of printer models
  • Print from any app using the Share menu
  • Save as PDF option
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

RICOH Support Station

This app simplifies RICOH printer and MFP management. It offers setup guides, status checks, supply ordering, and troubleshooting assistance directly from your smart device. Print and scan documents with ease.

Highlights
  • Easy printer setup guide
  • Network connection and registration
  • Printer driver installation guidance
  • Print documents and photos
  • Scan and save documents
  • Check printer status and toner levels
  • Order replacement supplies
Features
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"RICOH Support Station" assists you in every step of the way in working with your RICOH printer. You can directly access easy setup guide, check the machine’s status and toner levels, and order supplies from your smart device. RICOH Support Station also navigates you to find answers to your questions about your printer or MFP. Main features Easy printer or MFP setup guide: - Provides guidance for every step of the process from unboxing, loading paper and installing toner or ink for ready to use. Network setting guide and registration on your smart device: - Provides guidance on how to connect your printer or MFP to network. - Automatically searches for your printer or MFP to register it on RICOH Support Station App. *Your smart device and printer or MFP must be connected to the same network. Printer driver installation guide: - Provides guidance to a website to download printer drivers to your PC. Printing: - Available to print documents and photos stored locally in your device or in OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive or Box. Scanning: - Available to save scanned documents and photos to your device. - Available to share scanned documents and photos with other apps. Checking printer or MFP status and toner or ink levels: - Available to check how much toner remains. - When it is almost depleted, a message notifies that a replacement toner is required. Easy supply ordering guide:* - Guides you access to ordering page for replacement toner. *Pre-registration is required. *This function may not be available in some regions. Troubleshooting guide of your printer or MFP - Guides you to access FAQ or operating manual of the registered printer or MFP. Supported languages: - English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Japanese For details, please refer to the following URL: https://www.ricoh.com/software/support-station/gateway

Screenshots

PrinterShare3 screens
RICOH Support Station4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RICOH Support Station at 100% against PrinterShare's 45%. RICOH Support Station also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). PrinterShare's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). 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. RICOH Support Station asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrinterShare ships an update every 2 weeks, RICOH Support Station every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PrinterShare versus RICOH Support Station: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrinterShareRICOH Support Station
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (403 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings403 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB66 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDynamix SoftwareRicoh Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

PrinterShare

All ratings403 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral1.0%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews674 reviews
Positive44.5%
Neutral7.6%
Negative47.9%

RICOH Support Station

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

RICOH Support Station

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

RICOH Support Station

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PrinterShare free?
PrinterShare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RICOH Support Station free?
RICOH Support Station is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PrinterShare or RICOH Support Station have ads?
Neither PrinterShare nor RICOH Support Station shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PrinterShare or RICOH Support Station?
PrinterShare ships an update every 2 weeks, and RICOH Support Station every 3 months. Most recently, PrinterShare was updated on November 9, 2026 and RICOH Support Station on November 6, 2026.

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