Comparison

PrinterShare Premium 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 Premium

Print documents, photos, web pages, and more directly from your mobile device. Supports thousands of printers wirelessly or via a desktop client, even remotely over the internet.

Highlights
  • Print PDFs, photos, contacts, and documents
  • Share content from any app
  • Supports thousands of HP, Epson, Samsung, Xerox printers
  • Print via Wi-Fi or PC/Mac desktop client
  • Remote printing over the internet
  • Save as PDF
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. NO ADS, NO IN-APPS PrinterShare Premium gives you access to full functionality. One time purchase. Yours forever. You also get complimentary 100 pages for printing over the internet. 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

PrinterShare Premium3 screens
Air Printer App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Air Printer App at Free against PrinterShare Premium's $9.99. Air Printer App also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 38). PrinterShare Premium's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On 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

Air Printer App is free to download; PrinterShare Premium costs $9.99 up front. Air Printer App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. PrinterShare Premium asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PrinterShare Premium holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Air Printer App has 2.5K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of PrinterShare Premium's written reviews are positive against 22% of Air Printer App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrinterShare Premium ships an update fortnightly, Air Printer App every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
PrinterShare Premium versus Air Printer App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrinterShare PremiumAir Printer App
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (38 ratings) — better3.9 (2.5K ratings)
Positive reviews45.3% of reviews — better21.9% of reviews
Number of ratings382.5K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
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 Premium

All ratings38 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews256 reviews
Positive45.3%
Neutral5.1%
Negative49.6%

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 Premium

From 38 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient printing
  • 📱 Works across multiple devices (iPhone, iPad, Android)
  • 🌐 WiFi printer detection and connectivity
  • 💰 One-time purchase, lifetime access

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes on startup
  • 🐛 Printer detection failures
  • ❌ Inconsistent printing results
  • ⚠️ Poor customer support and help system
  • 📱 iOS compatibility issues

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 Premium

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes immediately upon opening
  • WiFi printer not detected after updates
  • Printer detection fails despite network visibility
  • Pages print cut in half or corrupted
  • App freezes during print operations
Show 5 more
  • 404 error when accessing help/support
  • UI text not displaying properly
  • App crashes when selecting printer
  • Printer shuts off unexpectedly during printing
  • Incompatibility with specific printer models (Zebra, Kodak, newer Epson models)

Requested features

9 requests
  • iPad and Procreate compatibility improvements
  • Direct email printing capability
  • Color printing options
  • USB cable support for direct printer connection
  • Remote/cloud-based printing
Show 4 more
  • Direct printing from Gmail and other email clients
  • Better printer driver support for newer models
  • Text visibility improvements in UI
  • Improved printer settings interface

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

None

PrinterShare Premium

No in-app purchases

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 Premium free?
PrinterShare Premium costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Air Printer App free?
Air Printer App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PrinterShare Premium or Air Printer App?
PrinterShare Premium is rated higher. PrinterShare Premium averages 4.8 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Air Printer App averages 3.9 from 2.5K ratings.
Do PrinterShare Premium or Air Printer App have ads?
Air Printer App shows ads; PrinterShare Premium does not.
Which is updated more often, PrinterShare Premium or Air Printer App?
PrinterShare Premium ships an update fortnightly, and Air Printer App every 6 weeks. Most recently, PrinterShare Premium was updated on September 22, 2026 and Air Printer App on September 24, 2026.

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