Comparison

PrintDirect for iPhone 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 for iPhone

Print documents, emails, web pages, and more directly from your iPad to virtually any printer. Offers advanced file management, cloud service integration, and email capabilities. Upgrade to unlock all features.

Highlights
  • Print to all printers (WiFi, USB, Bluetooth)
  • Print emails, attachments, web pages, documents
  • Cloud service integration (Dropbox, Google Drive)
  • File management and conversion to PDF
  • Full-featured email client
  • Calendar view and printing
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 mobile data. You can print.. √ Emails √ Attachments √ Web pages √ Documents √ Contacts √ Calendars √ Cloud server files and much more. Our support team are ready to help around the clock if needed. Prove that you can print to any printer for free. Upgrade to unlock all of the features below... 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 QUICK HELP - if you need it

About

Printer App

Easily print documents and photos directly from your iPhone or iPad. This app also allows you to scan new documents using your device's camera and send them to a compatible printer. Supports a vast range of file types and over 5000 printer models.

Highlights
  • Print documents and photos from iPhone/iPad
  • Scan new documents with device camera
  • Supports over 5000 printer models
  • Print various file types (PDF, DOC, JPEG, etc.)
  • Integrated scanner functionality
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Printer App: Print & Scan PDF helps you to print your documents and photos easily. Scan a new document, select your printer and print your document within seconds. This app supports more than 5000 different AirPrint printers! ► PRINT FROM IPHONE & IPAD This app makes it really easy for you to print from your iPhone or iPad. Just select the document or photo from your camera that you want to print, select your printer and send the print job. You can print all sorts of different documents: PDF, Word DOC, Excel XLS, PowerPoint PPT, Photoshop PSD, JPEG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, GIF and more. ► SCAN DOCUMENTS & PHOTOS You can also scan already printed documents or photos with the integrated scanner. Just tap on scan and capture the document or photo with your camera. Then you can print the scanned document. ► PRINTER SUPPORT Printer App: Print & Scan PDF supports more than 5000 printer models like Brother, Canon, Dell, Epson, HP, Kyocera, Lenovo, Lexmark, NRG, Oki, Olivetti, Panasonic, RICOH, Samsung, Sharp, Toshiba, Xerox and more. DISCLAIMER: We are not affiliated with the mentioned companies in any way. We only developed and tested our App with these devices. ► SUPPORT Do you need support? Please write us to: support@1Dashcam.com

Screenshots

PrintDirect for iPhone4 screens
Printer App3 screens

Verdict

The call

PrintDirect for iPhone and Printer App both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of PrintDirect for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 38% of Printer App's. Printer App's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (25K vs 101). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 for iPhone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Printer App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for PrintDirect for iPhone against 4.5 for Printer App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Printer App has 25K ratings behind it against 101, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of PrintDirect for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 38% of Printer App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrintDirect for iPhone ships an update every 5 months, Printer App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PrintDirect for iPhone versus Printer App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrintDirect for iPhonePrinter App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (101 ratings) — better4.5 (25K ratings)
Positive reviews74.2% of reviews — better38.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10125K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB11 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEuroSmartz LtdHendrik Folkerts

Customer experience

PrintDirect for iPhone

All ratings100 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews271 reviews
Positive74.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative24.4%

Printer App

All ratings24,960 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews271 reviews
Positive38.0%
Neutral5.5%
Negative56.5%

User reviews

PrintDirect for iPhone

From 101 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient printing from iPhone/iPad
  • ⭐ Works great with various printers
  • 🔥 Awesome app, love it!
  • 💯 Excellent, no issues

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Printing quality issues
  • 🤔 Complicated setup process
  • 💰 Expensive upgrade required
  • 🚫 Doesn't work with certain printers
  • 🤯 App freezes/crashes

Printer App

From 25K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient wireless printing
  • 🔍 Useful scanning feature
  • 💡 Affordable and great value

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔍 Scanning quality concerns
  • 💰 Paywall for basic features
  • 🔧 Complicated setup and troubleshooting

Bugs and requests

PrintDirect for iPhone

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Printing only test pages, not actual documents
  • Inconsistent performance across different printers
  • Unable to complete setup/configuration

Requested features

4 requests
  • Print directly from native apps (Safari, Mail, etc.)
  • Improved compatibility with older devices
  • Add support for more printer models
  • Introduce a free version with more functionality

Printer App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Printer frequently goes offline
  • Printing issues with certain document types
  • App crashes or freezes during use

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to print multiple photos without paywall
  • Option to adjust photo sizes and layouts
  • Improved documentation and support

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PrintDirect for iPhone

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

Printer App

One-time1
  • Printer Pro$14.99

Questions

Is PrintDirect for iPhone free?
PrintDirect for iPhone 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 for iPhone or Printer App?
PrintDirect for iPhone is rated higher. PrintDirect for iPhone averages 4.5 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Printer App averages 4.5 from 25K ratings.
Do PrintDirect for iPhone or Printer App have ads?
Neither PrintDirect for iPhone nor Printer App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PrintDirect for iPhone or Printer App?
PrintDirect for iPhone ships an update every 5 months, and Printer App every 3 weeks. Most recently, PrintDirect for iPhone was updated on October 20, 2026 and Printer App on November 1, 2026.

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