Comparison

PrintDirect for iPhone vs iPrint

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

iPrint

Print, scan, and manage documents from your mobile device. Features include ePrint, AirPrint, OCR for text conversion, PDF editing, and electronic signatures. Seamlessly integrate with cloud storage for easy access and printing.

Highlights
  • Wireless printing with ePrint
  • AirPrint integration
  • Scanner with OCR
  • PDF editing and merging
  • eSign documents
  • Cloud storage integration
Features
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iPrint: Smart Printer App - Your Ultimate Printing Solution (Hp, Brother, Epson, Canon, Konica, Lexmark, Kyocera, Oki, Samsung and more.) Print, scan, and optimize your mobile printing experience with iPrint, the all-in-one Smart Printer App. Elevate your productivity with powerful features, including ePrint, AirPrint compatibility, an integrated scanner, OCR (Optical Character Recognition), and seamless cloud integration with iCloud and Google Drive. Effortless Printing with ePrint: Print directly from your iOS device to any compatible printer on your Wi-Fi network. ePrint makes printing a breeze – no need for a computer or complex configurations. AirPrint Integration: iPrint: Smart Printer App seamlessly integrates with Apple's AirPrint technology, allowing you to wirelessly print photos, documents, and more to AirPrint-enabled printers. Scanner and OCR: Transform your iOS device into a powerful scanner. Scan physical documents, receipts, or notes, and let our OCR technology convert them into editable text. It's the perfect tool for digitizing and archiving important information. PDF Editing and Merging: Edit, modify, and enhance your PDF documents directly within iPrint. Merge multiple PDFs into a single file effortlessly. Tailor your documents to your exact specifications. eSign Documents: Say goodbye to paper forms and contracts. eSign documents directly from your device, ensuring a secure and legally binding electronic signature. Cloud Integration: Access your documents on-the-go with cloud integration. Connect your iCloud and Google Drive accounts to effortlessly retrieve and print files stored in the cloud. Privacy and Security: Your privacy is our priority. iPrint: Smart Printer App follows stringent security measures to ensure your data is handled with care. Rest assured that your information is safeguarded. Free to Download: Start using iPrint: Smart Printer App for free and experience the convenience of mobile printing and scanning. Unlock advanced features with in-app purchases or opt for a premium subscription. ***Why Choose iPrint: Smart Printer App?*** • Print wirelessly with ePrint. • Harness the power of AirPrint for easy document output. • Scan and OCR for paper-to-digital convenience. • Edit and merge PDFs right within the app. • eSign documents for a modern, secure workflow. • Access and print from your iCloud and Google Drive accounts. • Ensure the highest levels of data privacy and security. Elevate your document management experience with iPrint: Smart Printer App. Download now to simplify your printing, scanning, and document handling needs. ***SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION*** Monthly: Yearly: Lifetime: • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off for at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Privacy policy: https://www.lazyvariable.com/privacy-policy-iprint-smart-printer-app/ Terms of use: https://www.lazyvariable.com/terms-of-use-iprint-smart-printer-app/ https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ FAQs: https://lazyvariable.com/iprint-smart-printer-app-faqs Printer List: https://support.apple.com/en-in/HT201311 Contact us on : Email: contact.iprintapp@gmail.com Support Page: https://forms.gle/XUy4gY5AFbcAirLu8

Screenshots

PrintDirect for iPhone4 screens
iPrint4 screens

Verdict

The call

PrintDirect for iPhone and iPrint both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of PrintDirect for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 41% of iPrint's. PrintDirect for iPhone also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). iPrint's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, 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 for iPhone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and iPrint sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 4.4 for iPrint. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 100 and 136 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of PrintDirect for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 41% of iPrint's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrintDirect for iPhone ships an update every 5 months, iPrint every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PrintDirect for iPhone versus iPrint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrintDirect for iPhoneiPrint
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (100 ratings) — better4.4 (136 ratings)
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews — better40.6% of reviews
Number of ratings100136 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB85 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEuroSmartz LtdAHAD DURRANI

Customer experience

PrintDirect for iPhone

All ratings100 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews232 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral1.3%
Negative25.0%

iPrint

All ratings136 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral2.9%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive40.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative53.5%

User reviews

PrintDirect for iPhone

From 100 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

iPrint

From 136 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works as expected
  • 👍 Great program, easy to use
  • 👍 Nice app
  • 👍 Good printer
  • 👍 Clean images

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Difficult to manage
  • 🐛 Never seems to work right
  • 🐛 Pas satisfait
  • 🐛 Does not work with iMac
  • 🐛 Impossible to set app up

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

iPrint

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Unresponsive 'Next' button
  • App does not work with specific Mac/printer combinations
  • Printer not supported by the app
  • Unable to select color print for color documents
  • Paper jams inside printer
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  • Printer does not print
  • Difficulty connecting to Macbook
  • Issues with HP ePrint
  • Color cartridge low ink preventing black and white printing

Requested features

8 requests
  • Simplify setup process
  • Clearer instructions for basic functions like copying
  • Option to scan from printer directly
  • Provide clear information on printer compatibility before purchase
  • Allow cancellation of subscriptions easily
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  • Offer a free scanning option comparable to other services
  • Improve clarity on scan button availability
  • Provide clear error code explanations for printers

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PrintDirect for iPhone

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

iPrint

Subscriptions5
  • Premium$4.991 Month
  • PREMIUM$9.991 Month
  • Best Value Yearly$19.991 Year
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  • PREMIUM3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • PREMIUM$89.99

Questions

Is PrintDirect for iPhone free?
PrintDirect for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iPrint free?
iPrint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PrintDirect for iPhone or iPrint?
PrintDirect for iPhone is rated higher. PrintDirect for iPhone averages 4.5 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while iPrint averages 4.4 from 136 ratings.
Do PrintDirect for iPhone or iPrint have ads?
Neither PrintDirect for iPhone nor iPrint shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PrintDirect for iPhone or iPrint?
PrintDirect for iPhone ships an update every 5 months, and iPrint every 6 weeks. Most recently, PrintDirect for iPhone was updated on September 26, 2026 and iPrint on September 28, 2026.

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