Comparison

Brother iPrint&Scan vs Printer App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Brother iPrint&Scan

Print documents, photos, and web pages directly from your iOS device to a compatible Brother printer. Scan documents and save them to your device or cloud services. Advanced features include editing scans, sending faxes, and previewing copies.

Highlights
  • Wireless printing from iOS devices
  • Scan to device or cloud services
  • Edit scanned images
  • Send faxes from mobile
  • Preview copies
  • Check machine status
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Brother iPrint&Scan is a free app that enables you to print from and scan to your iOS device (iPhone / iPod touch / iPad). Use your local wireless network to connect your iOS device to your Brother printer or all-in-one. Some new advanced functions have been added, including edit, fax send, fax preview, copy preview, and machine status. Visit your local Brother website for a list of supported models. [Key Features] - Easy to use menu. - Simple steps to print your favorite photos, web pages and documents (PDF, Word, Excel®, PowerPoint®, Text). - Print photos directly from your iPhone camera. - Print PDF files or Microsoft® Office documents or Text files by starting the app from "Open in..." - Print your documents and photos directly from the following cloud services: Dropbox™, OneDrive, Evernote®. - Print what you copied to the clipboard. - Use iTunes File Sharing to send compatible files (PDF, Word, Excel®, PowerPoint®, Text, JPEG, PNG, TIFF) to iPrint&Scan for convenient printing at a later time. - Scan directly to your iPhone/iPod touch/iPad. - Save scanned images to your photo album, iCloud or Facebook / X / Flickr accounts or send them in an E-mail (PDF, JPEG). - Print scanned images saved to iCloud from this app. - Automatically search for supported devices on a local wireless network. - No computer and no driver required. *To save scanned images directly to Facebook / X / Flickr, you must first register your accounts on your mobile device. [Advanced Functions] (Only available on new models.) - Edit previewed images using the editing tools (scale, straighten, crop) if necessary. - Send a fax directly from your mobile device. (This app feature requires access to the address book of your mobile device.) - View received faxes stored on your machine on your mobile device. - The copy preview function enables you to preview an image and edit it if necessary before copying to avoid copy errors. - View the machine’s status such as ink/toner volume and error messages on your mobile device. *Compatible functions will depend on the selected device. [Compatible Print Settings] - Paper Size - 4" x 6" (10 x 15cm) Photo L (3.5" x 5" / 9 x 13 cm) Photo 2L (5" x 7" / 13 x 18 cm) A4 Letter Legal A3 Ledger - Media Type - Glossy Paper Plain Paper - Copies - Up to 5 [Compatible Scan Settings] - Document Size - A4 Letter 4" x 6" (10 x 15cm) Photo L (3.5" x 5" / 9 x 13 cm) Card (2.4" x 3.5" / 60 x 90 mm) Legal A3 Ledger - Scan Type - Color Color (Fast) Black & White [Access Permission Information] You must check and allow the essential access permissions below to use Brother iPrint&Scan service. Essential Permission • Contact information: access to your contact numbers is needed when you use functions like fax, but you can limit access to the specific contact necessary for the service. Optional Permission • Location information: It is requested only when you use device search features like Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, or NFC. Optional data is required to use the corresponding function, and even if permission is not granted, services other than the corresponding function can be used. *Compatible settings will depend on the selected device and function. *Evernote is a trademark of Evernote Corporation and used under a license. *Microsoft, Excel, and PowerPoint are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. *To help us improve the application, send your feedback to Feedback-mobile-apps-ps@brother.com. Please note that we may not be able to respond to individual emails.

About

Printer App

Easily scan and print documents, photos, and web pages from your iPhone. This app offers a convenient file management system and supports over 7000 printer models. Get your documents printed in seconds with various printing scenarios available.

Highlights
  • Scan and print documents
  • Print photos and web pages
  • File management function
  • Supports 7000+ printers
  • Print Assistant for iPhone
  • Supports iCloud and Photos printing
Features
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This is a smart printer App designed for iPhone. Can help you scan and print documents, photos, Text, web pages easily. You can use our app to quickly print out the documents you need in seconds. In addition, our app also has a useful file management function for temporary file processing. Features: - Print Assistant for iPhone Support different printing scenarios: Scan, iCloud, Photos, Web, etc. - Scan & Manage Files Manage print files and other documents anytime. - Support 7000+ Printers We can support the common mainstream printers on the market. About subscriptions - 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 before 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 - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable * Terms of Use: https://printer.mobi-invision.com/terms * Privacy Policy: https://printer.mobi-invision.com/privacy * Support: https://printer.mobi-invision.com/support Attention:Our app is not affiliated with other printer brands.

Screenshots

Brother iPrint&Scan4 screens
Printer App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Printer App at 3.9 against Brother iPrint&Scan's 2.6. Printer App also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Brother iPrint&Scan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (20% vs 4%). On price, ads 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. Printer App sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Brother iPrint&Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Printer App holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brother iPrint&Scan has 2.1K ratings behind it against 353, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of Brother iPrint&Scan's written reviews are positive against 4% of Printer App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brother iPrint&Scan ships an update every 2 months, Printer App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Brother iPrint&Scan versus Printer App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrother iPrint&ScanPrinter App
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (2.1K ratings)3.9 (353 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.4% of reviews — better4.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better353
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB58 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBrother Industries, LTD.Mobi Invision

Customer experience

Brother iPrint&Scan

All ratings2,056 ratings
Positive34.9%
Neutral8.2%
Negative56.9%
Written reviews1,658 reviews
Positive20.4%
Neutral13.3%
Negative66.3%

Printer App

All ratings352 ratings
Positive70.2%
Neutral6.3%
Negative23.6%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive4.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative96.0%

User reviews

Brother iPrint&Scan

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient printing and scanning
  • 💡 Useful for older printers without AirPrint
  • 👍 Works well when it functions properly
  • 🚀 Scanning to PDF and cloud services

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent connectivity and reliability issues
  • 🔧 Limited printing and scanning options
  • 🔧 Outdated and clunky user interface
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • 🔧 Inability to print emails or web pages directly

Printer App

From 353 App Store ratings

Room to improve

  • 💸 Unexpected charges
  • ❓ Unclear pricing
  • 🚫 No free trial
  • ❌ Difficult installation
  • 🪲 App doesn't work

Bugs and requests

Brother iPrint&Scan

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Printer not detected or disconnects frequently
  • Printing fails or produces blank pages
  • Scanning function crashes or produces low-quality output
  • Firmware update process not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to save scans as PDF by default
  • Improve integration with iOS sharing and printing
  • Provide more granular control over print settings
  • Support for double-sided printing and scanning

Printer App

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App doesn't recognize printers
  • Subscription charges despite cancellation
  • Unable to connect to printer
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Printing is extremely slow
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  • Cannot sign in
  • Software fails to find printer

Requested features

5 requests
  • Clear pricing upfront
  • Easier cancellation process
  • Better printer compatibility
  • Improved user interface clarity
  • Information about subscription costs before download

In-app purchases

None

Brother iPrint&Scan

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Printer App

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly$8.997 Days
  • Monthly$11.991 Month
  • Printer App Premium 3-Month$29.993 Months
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  • Printer App Premium Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Printer App Premium Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Printer App Premium Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Brother iPrint&Scan free?
Brother iPrint&Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Printer App free?
Printer App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Brother iPrint&Scan or Printer App?
Printer App is rated higher. Brother iPrint&Scan averages 2.6 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Printer App averages 3.9 from 353 ratings.
Do Brother iPrint&Scan or Printer App have ads?
Neither Brother iPrint&Scan nor Printer App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brother iPrint&Scan or Printer App?
Brother iPrint&Scan ships an update every 2 months, and Printer App fortnightly. Most recently, Brother iPrint&Scan was updated on October 28, 2026 and Printer App on October 27, 2026.

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