Comparison

Printing for iPad vs Printer

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

Head to head
About

Printing for iPad

Easily print photos, web pages, and various document types from your device. Supports a vast range of printers, including older models not compatible with AirPrint. Transfer files from your computer or cloud storage for printing.

Highlights
  • Print various document types (PDF, Word, Excel, etc.)
  • Create new text documents
  • Transfer files via web browser
  • Print to networked or shared printers
  • Print remote files from cloud storage
  • Capture and process images
Features
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Printing for iPad enables easy printing of photos, web pages, and various document types. "AWESOME APP. This app is great for using printers that can't be found with air print. It allows you to search for printers to add using wifi, or even manually enter a printer. 10 stars." - D, Dec 9, 2011 "FANTASTIC. This app did have an initial learning phase but everything is explained quite nicely in the help section. And once I understood the ropes, I can print almost everything I want ( haven't found anything yet which I haven't been able to print actually ). Highly recommended." - Ipad atheist turned devotee, Nov 23, 2011 "I can't stop using this app. Regards." - G, Sep 25, 2011 "WOW SWEET FOR NETWORK FILE PRINTING. Networked HP Photosmart 7960 on Jetdirect. I am able to print my MS documents, PDFs, etc from my file shares via Netportal ! Downloader works well for web page printing. Email attachment printing is sweet!" - T, Jul 22, 2011 FEATURES • View/print many document types, including PDF, Word, Excel, bitmap, TIFF, text, HTML, Open Office, GIF, and encapsulated PostScript. • Create new text documents. • Use a web browser to transfer files between your computer and this app. • Print to networked or shared printers. No additional software is necessary. This app includes support for over 1,400 printers from HP, Epson, Canon, Samsung, Brother, Lexmark, Xerox, Ricoh, Oki, Kyocera, Infotec, NRG, Lanier, and many more! • Print remote files on MobileMe, Box.net, or Dropbox, or download them into this app. • Print web-based files or download them into this app. • Capture and process images from your onboard camera or photo album. DOES THIS APP SUPPORT MY PRINTER? See the list of printer models this app supports at http://www.ndilitechnologies.com/help.html. IS THERE A FREE APP I CAN TRY FIRST? Yes. Printing Verification is our free demo printing app. You can use it to verify that any of our paid printing apps will work with your printer. HOW DO I USE THIS APP TO PRINT FROM MY OTHER APPS? Import the files from your other iPhone/iPad apps into this app, and then use this app to print them. (The operating system of the iPad/iPhone/iPod, iOS, is designed such that each app you install is given its own storage space. There is no centralized (shared) storage space on your device. This means that this app's proprietary printing engine only works within this app. To say it another way: the iOS does not support/allow third party system-wide drivers. The iOS cannot use this app to print files within another app's storage space—for example, files stored in Pages, Numbers, Safari, Notes, Mail, etc. Therefore, files created in other apps must be imported into this app.) Notes Regarding the optional Toll Free Number Subscription: • Title of service: Toll-Free Number Subscription • Length of subscription: 1,3, 6 or 12 month options • Price of subscription: $14.99,$39.99,$79.99,$14.99/year. • 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 • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase

About

Printer

Features
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Print documents, photos, and more directly from your iPhone or iPad — fast, easy, and completely wireless. Turn your device into a powerful mobile printing station. Whether you need to print PDFs, photos, or web pages, this app makes printing simple with just a few taps. Key Features • Print Documents – PDF, Word, text files & more • Print Photos – High-quality prints from your gallery • Scan to PDF – Use your camera as a portable scanner • Cloud Printing – Print from iCloud, Google Drive & Dropbox • Web Printing – Print any webpage instantly • Batch Printing – Print multiple files at once • Easy Printer Setup – Connect to wireless printers quickly Fast & Easy Printing No complicated setup needed. Connect your printer and start printing within seconds. Designed for smooth performance and a user-friendly experience. Secure & Private Your files stay safe. Optional Face ID / Touch ID lock helps keep your documents protected. Perfect For • Students printing assignments • Office and business documents • Home users printing photos • Anyone needing quick wireless printing Why Choose This App? • Clean and simple interface • Fast printing performance • Reliable connections • All-in-one printing solution Go Premium Upgrade to unlock unlimited printing and advanced features. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Printer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Printer at Free against Printing for iPad's $4.99. Printer also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Printing for iPad's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On in-app purchases 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

Printer is free to download; Printing for iPad costs $4.99 up front. Printing for iPad sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Printer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Printing for iPad versus Printer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrinting for iPadPrinter
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating2.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNdili Technologies, Inc.TECHPEDE (PRIVATE) LIMITED

Bugs and requests

Printing for iPad

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Fails to detect or connect to printers
  • Printing issues with multi-page documents

Requested features

3 requests
  • Print preview option
  • Direct printing from other apps
  • Improved user interface

Printer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Printing for iPad

Subscriptions4
  • Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail$14.991 Month
  • Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail$39.993 Months
  • Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail$79.996 Months
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  • Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail$149.991 Year
One-time6
  • FaxPack 4 - with 4 Fax Units$0.99
  • Deutsch - Ein Fax-Deckblatt in der deutschen$0.99
  • Holiday Cover Sheet with a holiday theme$0.99
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  • Wedding Cover Sheet with a wedding theme$0.99
  • FaxPack 21 - with 21 Fax Units (including 1 bonus)$4.99
  • 6-month lease for a USA Toll-Free Number$79.99
2 purchases

Printer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Printing for iPad free?
Printing for iPad costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Printer free?
Printer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Printing for iPad or Printer have ads?
Printer shows ads; Printing for iPad does not.

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