# PrintDirect for iPhone vs iPrint

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PrintDirect for iPhone | iPrint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printdirect-for-iphone/id425652042/reviews)** | [4.4 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iprint-smart-printer-app/id6464109122/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 100 | **136** |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 40.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EuroSmartz Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/299105918) | [AHAD DURRANI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1666830783) |

## 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


### iPrint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iprint-smart-printer-app/id6464109122)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| PREMIUM | $9.99 | per month |
| Best Value Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| PREMIUM | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| PREMIUM | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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