# PrintDirect for iPhone vs Printer & Scanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PrintDirect for iPhone at 74% against Printer & Scanner's 0%. PrintDirect for iPhone also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PrintDirect for iPhone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Printer & Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PrintDirect for iPhone holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PrintDirect for iPhone has 101 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of PrintDirect for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 0% of Printer & Scanner's.

## The numbers

| Metric | PrintDirect for iPhone | Printer & Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printdirect-for-iphone/id425652042/reviews)** | [3.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-and-scanner/id6499159138/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **101** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **74.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 41 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EuroSmartz Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/299105918) | [FEEL APPS YAZILIM HIZMETLERI SANAYI TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772455778) |

## 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 robust file management, cloud service integration, and a full-featured email client. An upgrade unlocks all advanced printing capabilities.

**Highlights:** Print to all printers (WiFi, USB, Bluetooth), Print emails, attachments, web pages, documents, Cloud service integration (Dropbox, Google Drive), Full-featured email client, File management and sharing, Convert files to PDF

**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 & Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-and-scanner/id6499159138)

Effortlessly manage documents on your iPhone or iPad. This app enables mobile printing and scanning with AirPrint-enabled printers, supporting various file types and photos for convenient on-the-go document handling.

**Highlights:** AirPrint Support, Mobile Printing, Document Scanning, File Printing, iCloud Integration, Photo Printing, PDF Printing, ID Printing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Printer & Scanner - Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| AirPrint Yearly Access | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PrintDirect for iPhone free?

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

### Is Printer & Scanner free?

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

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

PrintDirect for iPhone is rated higher. PrintDirect for iPhone averages 4.5 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Printer & Scanner averages 3.9 from 9 ratings.

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

Neither PrintDirect for iPhone nor Printer & Scanner shows ads.

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