Comparison

PrinterShare vs Air Printer App

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

Air Printer App

Easily print documents and photos directly from your iOS device. This app offers a built-in scanner, the ability to print large posters, and even extract text from images. Enjoy seamless printing with compatible HP, Epson, Brother, and Canon printers.

Highlights
  • Scan documents with iPhone camera
  • Print photos from camera/gallery
  • Print documents from iCloud
  • Print large posters
  • Copy text from photos
Features
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Air Printer App: Air Print helps you print photos and documents from your iPhone or iPad. Choose any AirPrint-compatible printer, including HP, Epson, Brother, or Canon, and start printing in just a few seconds. Whether you need to print an important document, a memorable photo, a large poster, or extracted text, this all-in-one printer app provides convenient tools for your everyday printing needs. KEY FEATURES ◆ PRINT FROM IPHONE OR IPAD
 Print documents and photos wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad using an AirPrint-compatible printer. No additional drivers or complicated setup are required. ◆ PRINT PHOTOS
 Choose your favorite photos from your camera or photo library and print them within seconds. Select and print multiple photos whenever needed. ◆ PRINT DOCUMENTS
 Access documents stored on your device or in iCloud and send them directly to your smart printer. Conveniently manage and print your important personal, school, or business files. ◆ SCAN DOCUMENTS
 Turn your iPhone or iPad into a portable document scanner. Use your device’s camera to scan documents, receipts, forms, notes, and photos, then prepare them for printing. ◆ PRINT LARGE POSTERS
 Transform your favorite photo into a large poster. Divide an image across multiple printable pages, adjust the layout according to your needs, and combine the printed pages to create a bigger poster. ◆ COPY TEXT FROM PHOTOS 
Extract text from photos and scanned images using built-in text recognition. Copy, edit, save, share, or print the extracted text whenever you need it. ◆ WEB PAGES 
Enter anything on the web and print it instantly with our smart printer. ◆ CUSTOMIZE PRINT SETTINGS
 Prepare your content before printing by adjusting available options such as paper size, page orientation, number of copies, color preferences, and layout. AIRPRINT SUPPORT Air Printer App works with AirPrint-compatible models from popular manufacturers, including HP, Epson, Brother, Canon, Samsung, Dell, Lexmark, Xerox, Panasonic, Ricoh, Toshiba, Sharp, and many others. Your iPhone or iPad and printer must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network, and the selected printer must support AirPrint. EVERYDAY PRINTING MADE SIMPLE Air Printer App is suitable for printing: • Photos and images 
• Scanned documents 
• Personal and business files 
• Receipts and forms 
• School assignments 
• Travel documents 
• Large posters 
• Text extracted from images From scanning a document to printing a photo, Air Printer App brings essential printing tools together in one convenient place. Choose your content, select your printer, and print in just a few simple steps. Download Air Printer App today and make printing from your iPhone or iPad faster, easier, and more convenient. Subscription Options: - Air Printer App is free to download. It contains preferable auto-renewing subscription options for Unlimited Use. - Once you subscribe to any of your preferable options, you can enjoy all the features of the app. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/nilu-technologies/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/nilu-technologies/termsconditions

Screenshots

PrinterShare3 screens
Air Printer App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PrinterShare at 4.9 against Air Printer App's 3.9. PrinterShare also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (43% vs 22%). Air Printer App's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 309). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PrinterShare sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and Air Printer App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PrinterShare holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Air Printer App has 2.5K ratings behind it against 309, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of PrinterShare's written reviews are positive against 22% of Air Printer App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrinterShare ships an update every 2 weeks, Air Printer App every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PrinterShare versus Air Printer App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrinterShareAir Printer App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (309 ratings) — better3.9 (2.5K ratings)
Positive reviews43.3% of reviews — better21.9% of reviews
Number of ratings3092.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB33 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDynamix SoftwareNilu Technologies

Customer experience

PrinterShare

All ratings309 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral1.0%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews660 reviews
Positive43.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative48.9%

Air Printer App

All ratings2,543 ratings
Positive72.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative23.6%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive21.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative74.0%

User reviews

PrinterShare

From 309 App Store ratings

What 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

Air Printer App

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great way to print from phone
  • 🚀 Efficient printing experience
  • 💡 Convenient for remote printing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain printers
  • 🤔 Difficult to set up and use
  • 😕 Unreliable connection to printer

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

Air Printer App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Printer not recognized
  • Continuous printing issues
  • Printing quality problems

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved compatibility with more printer models
  • Easier setup process
  • Better error handling and troubleshooting

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PrinterShare

Subscriptions1
  • One Year Premium Subscription$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • PrinterShare Mobile Premium Key$9.99
4 purchases

Air Printer App

Subscriptions2
  • Air Printer Pro3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Air Printer Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$9.99
  • Lifetime Premium Access$29.99

Questions

Is PrinterShare free?
PrinterShare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Air Printer App free?
Air Printer App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PrinterShare or Air Printer App?
PrinterShare is rated higher. PrinterShare averages 4.9 out of 5 from 309 ratings, while Air Printer App averages 3.9 from 2.5K ratings.
Do PrinterShare or Air Printer App have ads?
Air Printer App shows ads; PrinterShare does not.
Which is updated more often, PrinterShare or Air Printer App?
PrinterShare ships an update every 2 weeks, and Air Printer App every 6 weeks. Most recently, PrinterShare was updated on September 24, 2026 and Air Printer App on September 24, 2026.

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