# PrintDirect vs iCan

The clearest difference is update cadence: iCan at every 4 weeks against PrintDirect's every 5 months. iCan also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). PrintDirect's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.8). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PrintDirect sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and iCan sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PrintDirect holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 24 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of PrintDirect's written reviews are positive against 66% of iCan's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PrintDirect ships an update every 5 months, iCan every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PrintDirect | iCan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printdirect/id423223834/reviews)** | [3.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ican-print/id448566661/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **47** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 63.1% of reviews | **65.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [EuroSmartz Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/299105918) | [TECO Image Systems Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/436986893) |

## What reviewers say

### PrintDirect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printdirect/id423223834)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Document Viewing & Printing App Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent printing app
- 👍 User-friendly and easy to use
- 👍 Works with various printers
- 👍 Reliable and consistent performance
- 💡 Useful features like printing emails, contacts, and calendar

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with printing quality or formatting
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with some printers or devices
- 💡 Could use more advanced printing options or customization

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes when trying to print
- Difficulty connecting to certain printers

**Requested features**

- Print preview feature
- Support for more cloud storage services
- Improved integration with other apps


### iCan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ican-print/id448566661)

Print documents, pictures, and web pages from your iPhone or iPad to various network printers or printers connected to a Windows PC. Easily copy text from other apps or input URLs to print directly. Supports multiple file formats and languages.

**Highlights:** Print to network printers, Print to Windows PC-connected printers, Copy and paste text for printing, Print web pages via URL, Supports Office documents, pictures, and PDF, Automatic network printer search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recharge | $0.99 | one-time |
| Recharge | $2.99 | one-time |
| Recharge | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 👍 Works with non-AirPrint printers
- 🚀 Prints quickly
- 👍 Straightforward to use
- 👍 Reliable printing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires purchase of printing credits
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some printers
- 🐛 Crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Poor print quality
- 💰 Expensive compared to other options

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to detect or connect to some printers
- Printing process sometimes gets stuck or doesn't complete
- Unexpected errors when trying to print

**Requested features**

- Option to print without purchasing credits
- Integration with more apps beyond just the built-in browser
- Ability to adjust print settings like paper size and orientation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PrintDirect free?

PrintDirect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iCan free?

iCan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PrintDirect or iCan?

PrintDirect is rated higher. PrintDirect averages 4.1 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while iCan averages 3.8 from 24 ratings.

### Do PrintDirect or iCan have ads?

Neither PrintDirect nor iCan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PrintDirect or iCan?

PrintDirect ships an update every 5 months, and iCan every 4 weeks. Most recently, PrintDirect was updated on October 22, 2026 and iCan on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*