Comparison

PrintDirect 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

PrintDirect

Print documents, emails, web pages, and more from your iPad to virtually any printer. Connect directly to WiFi printers or use your Mac/PC for broader compatibility, including remote printing over mobile data. Offers extensive file management and cloud service integration.

Highlights
  • Print to all printers (WiFi, USB, Bluetooth)
  • Print emails, attachments, web pages, documents
  • Convert files and web pages to PDF
  • Cloud service integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.)
  • Full-featured email client
  • Calendar view and printing
  • File management and sharing
Features
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Set up your printer to print from your iPad. PrintDirect will print to ALL printers. Print directly to most WiFi/Wireless printers without additional software. Print to ALL printers and any document type via your Mac/PC, over a local network or 3G/4G. You can print.. √ Emails √ Attachments √ Web pages √ Documents √ Contacts √ Calendars √ Cloud server files and much more. Prove that you can print to any printer for free. Upgrade to unlock all of the features below... Our support team are ready to help around the clock if needed. FULLY FUNCTIONAL PRINTING • Print to ALL printers (Network/WiFi/USB/Bluetooth) via your Mac or PC or direct to most WiFi printers without additional software. Also print to Apple AirPrint printers. • Print from Pages, Numbers, Keynote or Safari extremely quickly & easily without the need for an AirPrint printer using Open in • USB & Bluetooth printers can be used with free print server software (Windows & Mac) • Print from other Apps using "Open in" • Print remotely via mobile data • Print using ALL the same document formats to ALL printers used by your Mac/PC DOCUMENTS ON YOUR IPAD • Print/Store PDFs, documents, attachments, emails & images • Convert files/docs/web pages to PDF • View/Print, iWork, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, MS Office files • Zip/Unzip files • File sharing with several Macs and PCs, even remotely WEB PAGE PRINTING • Browse and print web pages to ALL printers • Save web pages as an image for attaching to email • Convert web pages to PDF documents for sharing • Import bookmarks from your computer • Store passwords and clear history/cache • Multiple tabs for splitting up browsing CLOUD SERVICES (IDISK, WEBDAV, DROPBOX, BOX.NET, SUGARSYNC, SHAREFILE, GOOGLE DRIVE etc.) • Move/Print documents on your iPad from your Cloud account • Move files to/from your iPad by connecting to Cloud account • Full sync with Evernote FULL FEATURED EMAIL APP • Email files, photos, web pages & formatted text • Full email field search - even across multiple email accounts • Print email • Send and Receive emails from your own email accounts • View multiple email accounts in single inbox or on their own • Supports most email account types, including Exchange 2007 OWA, & some Exchange 2003 servers CALENDAR VIEW/PRINT • Print/View Day/Week/Month calendar as well as reminders, shopping lists & to do lists. • Email your calendar as PDF • Utilizes existing calendar entries, no new calendar needed • Integrated with Exchange & Other Calendars FILE MANAGEMENT • Transfer docs and files via iTunes using USB cable (Apps Tab) • Open documents stored in PrintDirect directly into iWork for easy editing • Mount your iPad as a network disk on your Mac/PC COPY, TRANSFER & ARCHIVE • Copy and transfer to another user's iPad Touch using Bluetooth or WiFi (both devices require PrintDirect) • Copy and transfer to your PC or Mac via WiFi • Select multiple text and image clips to merge and paste them into other Apps. AND MORE.... • Print SMS/Text messages, simply Copy, open PrintDirect & print • Move photos to a folder on your computer/cloud service • Print address/shipping labels

About

Printer App

This app allows you to print documents, PDFs, and photos directly from your device. It also features a built-in scanner and a unique AI image generator to create visuals from text prompts.

Highlights
  • Print documents, PDFs, and photos
  • Built-in high-quality scanner
  • AI image generation from text
  • Import from iCloud and photo library
  • Organize and manage files
  • Edit and annotate PDFs
  • Digital document signing
Features
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Printer App - Print Documents, PDFs, Photos and Generate AI Images Printer App is the all-in-one utility that lets you print documents, PDFs, photos, and now even generate AI images. Whether you’re using an iPhone or iPad, you can scan, organize, annotate, and print everything with just a few taps. Easily import files from iCloud, your photo library, or camera, and manage all your documents in one place. It’s fast, simple, and secure. New AI Image Generation Feature Create stunning images instantly using just text. Type what you imagine, and the app will generate an AI-powered image you can save or print. Perfect for creative projects, inspiration, or quick visuals. Example: Type “a futuristic city skyline at night” and get a printable image in seconds. Key Features • Built-in scanner for high-quality scanning • Print from your photo gallery • Print from iCloud and cloud drives • Organize files with folders • Edit and annotate PDFs • Add pages to documents and print • Sign documents digitally • Share and export your PDFs • Works seamlessly on both iPhone and iPad File Manager Tools • Share and export files • Rename documents • Duplicate files • Email files • Delete files Printer Settings • Print from cloud storage • Choose black and white or color • Portrait or landscape orientation Privacy and Security • Lock the app with a passcode to keep your documents safe Print smarter, faster, and more creatively with Printer App. • Feedback & Support Have questions or feedback? Contact us at info@swiftygarage.com. Read our privacy policy and terms of conditions at Privacy Policy: https://swiftygarage.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://swiftygarage.com/terms-of-use.html

Screenshots

Printer App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Printer App at every 3 weeks against PrintDirect's every 5 months. Printer App also leads on device support (3 vs 1). PrintDirect's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.9) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. PrintDirect sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Printer App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PrintDirect holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 96 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of PrintDirect's written reviews are positive against 56% of Printer App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrintDirect ships an update every 5 months, Printer App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PrintDirect versus Printer App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrintDirectPrinter App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (47 ratings) — better3.9 (96 ratings)
Positive reviews63.1% of reviews — better56.3% of reviews
Number of ratings4796 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB78 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEuroSmartz LtdGeeta Patel

Customer experience

PrintDirect

All ratings46 ratings
Positive76.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative21.7%
Written reviews314 reviews
Positive63.1%
Neutral2.5%
Negative34.4%

Printer App

All ratings96 ratings
Positive69.8%
Neutral7.3%
Negative22.9%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative37.5%

Bugs and requests

PrintDirect

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes or freezes when trying to print
  • Difficulty connecting to certain printers

Requested features

3 requests
  • Print preview feature
  • Support for more cloud storage services
  • Improved integration with other apps

Printer App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PrintDirect

One-time1
  • Full Document Viewing & Printing App Upgrade$4.99
3 purchases

Printer App

Subscriptions2
  • Printer Pro : 1 Week$4.997 Days
  • Printer Pro : 1 Year$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is PrintDirect free?
PrintDirect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Printer App free?
Printer App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PrintDirect or Printer App?
PrintDirect is rated higher. PrintDirect averages 4.1 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Printer App averages 3.9 from 96 ratings.
Do PrintDirect or Printer App have ads?
Neither PrintDirect nor Printer App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PrintDirect or Printer App?
PrintDirect ships an update every 5 months, and Printer App every 3 weeks. Most recently, PrintDirect was updated on October 22, 2026 and Printer App on October 21, 2026.

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