# PrintDirect for iPhone vs Printer

The clearest difference is ads: PrintDirect for iPhone at none against Printer's shown. PrintDirect for iPhone also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Printer's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 100) and review sentiment (84% vs 74%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PrintDirect for iPhone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Printer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for PrintDirect for iPhone against 4.5 for Printer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Printer has 2.8K ratings behind it against 100, 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 84% of Printer's.

PrintDirect for iPhone ships an update every 5 months, Printer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PrintDirect for iPhone | Printer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printdirect-for-iphone/id425652042/reviews) | [4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-smart-air-iprint-app/id1599088149/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 100 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | **83.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EuroSmartz Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/299105918) | [Rounding Squares BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/976539506) |

## What reviewers say

### PrintDirect for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printdirect-for-iphone/id425652042)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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 page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-smart-air-iprint-app/id1599088149)

Easily print documents, photos, and scans from your iPhone or iPad. Supports over 7000 printers with advanced settings for professional results. Print multiple files and photos at once from various cloud sources.

**Highlights:** Unlimited printing, Multi-printer support (7000+ models), Built-in document scanner, Advanced print options, Print multiple photos/files at once, Support for various file types (PDF, DOCX, JPEG, etc.), Multi-source file access (Files, iCloud, Dropbox, etc.)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Printer App 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Smart Printer App 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless and smooth
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 💡 Wireless printing
- 🚀 Quick and easy to print
- 👍 User-friendly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 💰 Subscription fee
- 💰 Paid version required for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatible with certain printer models
- Printing issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Remember printer settings
- Support for more printer models


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PrintDirect for iPhone free?

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

### Is Printer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PrintDirect for iPhone or Printer?

PrintDirect for iPhone and Printer are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 100 and 2.8K ratings respectively.

### Do PrintDirect for iPhone or Printer have ads?

Printer shows ads; PrintDirect for iPhone does not.

### Which is updated more often, PrintDirect for iPhone or Printer?

PrintDirect for iPhone ships an update every 5 months, and Printer every 3 months. Most recently, PrintDirect for iPhone was updated on August 26, 2026 and Printer on September 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.*