# PrintDirect vs Star webPRNT Browser

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PrintDirect at 63% against Star webPRNT Browser's 0%. PrintDirect also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (46 vs 3). Star webPRNT Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PrintDirect sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Star webPRNT Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

PrintDirect holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PrintDirect has 46 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of PrintDirect's written reviews are positive against 0% of Star webPRNT Browser's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PrintDirect | Star webPRNT Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printdirect/id423223834/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-webprnt-browser/id854408228/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **63.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 41 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [EuroSmartz Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/299105918) | [STAR MICRONICS CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552221028) |

## 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


### Star webPRNT Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-webprnt-browser/id854408228)

This app enables device-agnostic receipt printing from web-based applications to Star printers via Bluetooth. It integrates a JavaScript library to facilitate HTTP requests for printing receipts or data.

**Highlights:** Device-agnostic receipt printing, Supports web-based applications, Bluetooth connectivity, HTTP request integration, Works with Star printers

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PrintDirect free?

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

### Is Star webPRNT Browser free?

Star webPRNT Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PrintDirect or Star webPRNT Browser?

PrintDirect is rated higher. PrintDirect averages 4.1 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Star webPRNT Browser averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do PrintDirect or Star webPRNT Browser have ads?

Neither PrintDirect nor Star webPRNT Browser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PrintDirect or Star webPRNT Browser?

PrintDirect ships an update every 5 months, and Star webPRNT Browser every 5 months. Most recently, PrintDirect was updated on October 14, 2026 and Star webPRNT Browser on September 19, 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.*