# PrintDirect vs Star PassPRNT

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PrintDirect at 63% against Star PassPRNT's 0%. PrintDirect also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (46 vs 6). Star PassPRNT'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 PassPRNT asks for nothing beyond the download.

PrintDirect holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PrintDirect has 46 ratings behind it against 6, 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 PassPRNT's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PrintDirect | Star PassPRNT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printdirect/id423223834/reviews)** | [2.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-passprnt/id979827520/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 6 |
| 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 | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| 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 PassPRNT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-passprnt/id979827520)

This application receives print data from an iOS app and relays it to a compatible Star Printer. It supports various Star printer models and allows data to be passed via URL schemes, enabling printing of HTML or PDF content.

**Highlights:** Receives print data from iOS apps, Sends data to Star Printers, Supports HTML and PDF print data, Utilizes URL schemes for data transfer, Compatible with numerous Star printer models

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PrintDirect free?

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

### Is Star PassPRNT free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PrintDirect or Star PassPRNT?

PrintDirect is rated higher. PrintDirect averages 4.1 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Star PassPRNT averages 2.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do PrintDirect or Star PassPRNT have ads?

Neither PrintDirect nor Star PassPRNT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PrintDirect or Star PassPRNT?

PrintDirect ships an update every 5 months, and Star PassPRNT every 5 months. Most recently, PrintDirect was updated on October 14, 2026 and Star PassPRNT on October 6, 2026.

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