PrinterShare Premium vs PQ CAD Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
PQ CAD Viewer
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PQ CAD Viewer — View DWG Drawings Anywhere PQ CAD Viewer is a fast, lightweight DWG viewer designed for engineers, architects, construction professionals, and anyone who needs to access CAD drawings on the go. Whether you're at a construction site, in the office, or on the move, PQ CAD Viewer makes it easy to open, explore, and measure technical drawings directly on your iPhone. KEY FEATURES • Native DWG Viewing Open and view AutoCAD DWG drawings using our independently developed native DWG reading technology. • Smooth Pan & Zoom Navigate detailed engineering drawings with intuitive touch gestures. Zoom in to inspect fine details while maintaining sharp geometry. • Distance Measurement Measure distances directly on drawings. View total distance and horizontal and vertical differences (ΔX and ΔY). • Detailed CAD Rendering View lines, polylines, arcs, circles, splines, blocks, dimensions, text, hatches, and other supported CAD elements. • Open Files Easily Import DWG drawings from the iOS Files app and quickly access recently opened drawings. • Favorites Mark frequently used drawings as favorites for convenient access. • Built for Mobile A clean, intuitive interface designed for reviewing technical drawings on your phone. • No Account Required Start viewing your drawings without creating an account. DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS PQ CAD Viewer is ideal for: • Civil engineers and architects • Construction site engineers • Structural and MEP professionals • Contractors and project managers • CAD users who need mobile access to drawings IMPORTANT INFORMATION Some DWG files may contain unsupported objects, external references, or fonts that affect how drawings are displayed. For critical engineering decisions, always verify information against the original approved project documents. PQ CAD Viewer is developed by Proqon Technology.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PQ CAD Viewer at Free against PrinterShare Premium's $9.99. On ads, in-app purchases, 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
PQ CAD Viewer is free to download; PrinterShare Premium costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | PrinterShare Premium | PQ CAD Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (48 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dynamix Software | MUTLU KUTLU |
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
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- 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
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- Direct printing from Gmail and other email clients
- Better printer driver support for newer models
- Text visibility improvements in UI
- Improved printer settings interface
PQ CAD Viewer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PrinterShare Premium
No in-app purchases
PQ CAD Viewer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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