Comparison

PrintDirect vs Print from iPad

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

Print from iPad

Print documents and images directly from your iPad or iPhone. This app supports any printer, whether connected via WiFi or USB. A simple three-step setup process allows you to start printing quickly.

Highlights
  • Print documents and images
  • Works with any printer
  • WiFi and USB printer support
  • Simple 3-step setup
  • Email to print functionality
Features
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A simple solution for printing from your iPad or iPhone. Print any document or image directly from your iPad. Works with any printer, WiFi or USB. Follow this 3-step simple setup: * Create an account with us to set up your free 10Mb online print queue. * Download our Print From iPad printer spooler for Windows PC at www.PrintFromIPad.com * Print anything from your iPad by emailing it to you@PrintFromIPad.com

Screenshots

Print from iPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PrintDirect at 4.1 against Print from iPad's 1.8. PrintDirect also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 40%). Print from iPad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, 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. Print from iPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PrintDirect holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of PrintDirect's written reviews are positive against 40% of Print from iPad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrintDirect ships an update every 5 months, Print from iPad every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PrintDirect versus Print from iPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrintDirectPrint from iPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (46 ratings) — better1.8 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews63.1% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings46 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEuroSmartz LtdInfinite Loop Development Ltd

Customer experience

PrintDirect

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

Print from iPad

All ratings24 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

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

Print from iPad

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
None

Print from iPad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PrintDirect free?
PrintDirect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Print from iPad free?
Print from iPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PrintDirect or Print from iPad?
PrintDirect is rated higher. PrintDirect averages 4.1 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Print from iPad averages 1.8 from 24 ratings.
Do PrintDirect or Print from iPad have ads?
Neither PrintDirect nor Print from iPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PrintDirect or Print from iPad?
PrintDirect ships an update every 5 months, and Print from iPad every 2 months. Most recently, PrintDirect was updated on October 16, 2026 and Print from iPad on October 16, 2026.

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