Comparison

PrinterShare vs AskScan AI

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

AskScan AI

Features
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Stop just scanning your documents. Start asking them questions. AskScan AI turns your iPhone into a smart document scanner with a built-in AI assistant. Scan a contract, a receipt, a form, a report — then simply ask: "When does this expire?" "What's the total?" "Summarize this page." AskScan AI reads your document and answers instantly. SCAN ANYTHING, PERFECTLY • Automatic edge detection captures clean, straight scans in seconds • Multi-page scanning — combine many pages into a single document • Built-in text recognition (OCR) extracts the text from every scan • Import existing PDFs — chat with them, sign them, keep them organized ASK YOUR DOCUMENTS ANYTHING • Chat with any scan or PDF using the built-in AI assistant • Summarize long documents in one tap • Extract key details — dates, totals, names, terms • Ask follow-up questions in a natural conversation SIGN ANYTHING — EVEN PDFs • Received a contract as a PDF? Sign it without ever printing it • Draw your signature once, then drag it exactly where it belongs — any page, any size • Sign your scanned documents the same way • Send the signed document back in seconds FIND ANYTHING INSTANTLY • Search the text INSIDE your scans — not just file names • Type a word you remember and the document appears • Organize with smart categories: receipts, contracts, ID cards, invoices and more • Mark favorites for one-tap access MERGE, PERFECT & SHARE • Crop, rotate and perfect every page • Merge multiple documents into a single PDF • Export and share polished PDFs anywhere SAFE IN THE CLOUD • Your documents sync securely to your private account • Sign in with Apple, Google, or email • Delete your data anytime — your documents belong to you PAY ONCE. YOURS FOREVER. AskScan AI is free to use every month: scan, organize, search, and trost. When you're ready for more, one single purchase unlocks everything — unlimited scans, unlimited AI questions, unlimited PDF imports, and watermark-free exports. For life. No monthly fees. No annual renewals. No subscription traps. While other scanner apps charge you every month forever, AskScan AI costs less than a few coffees — once. PERFECT FOR • Freelancers invoicing, tracking receipts, and signing agreements • Students digitizing notes and study materials • Professionals handling contracts and forms • Anyone drowning in paper who wants answers, not just copies Download AskScan AI and turn your paper into knowledge. — Free plan includes a monthly allowance of scans and AI questions. Premium Lifetime Access is a one-time purchase. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use are available in the app.

Screenshots

PrinterShare3 screens
AskScan AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PrinterShare at every 2 weeks against AskScan AI's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 AskScan AI sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrinterShare ships an update every 2 weeks, AskScan AI every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PrinterShare versus AskScan AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrinterShareAskScan AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (309 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings309 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB31 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDynamix SoftwareNeetu Sharma

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

AskScan AI

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
1 purchases

AskScan AI

One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime Access$19.99

Questions

Is PrinterShare free?
PrinterShare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AskScan AI free?
AskScan AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PrinterShare or AskScan AI have ads?
Neither PrinterShare nor AskScan AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PrinterShare or AskScan AI?
PrinterShare ships an update every 2 weeks, and AskScan AI every 3 months. Most recently, PrinterShare was updated on October 14, 2026 and AskScan AI on September 24, 2026.

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