Comparison

PrintDirect for iPhone vs e

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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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

e

Print and scan documents from your iOS device using TOSHIBA MFPs. Connect to cloud storage for seamless document management and utilize advanced printing options for office security and efficiency.

Highlights
  • Print documents from cloud storage
  • Print photos from iOS device
  • Advanced MFP print settings
  • Scan documents to cloud or email
  • Network MFP discovery
  • Office security features
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e-BRIDGE Print & Capture is an application that allows you to print and scan from TOSHIBA MFPs utilizing your iOS device. Key Features: - Print documents (JPEG/PDF) from cloud storage services (Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive) through TOSHIBA MFPs - Print images stored in iOS Photos or captured by the device's Camera - Utilize advanced MFP print settings such as number of copies, duplex, color mode (BW/Color/Twin Color), Print Mode (Normal/Private/Hold/Multi Station*), Paper Type, Paper Size, Staple, Omit Blank Pages and Toner Save - Scan documents from TOSHIBA MFP and upload it to a cloud storage service or send it by Email - The document scanner function adjusts distortion and optimizes the images on the device or those newly captured - TOSHIBA MFPs can be discovered on your network via scanning the QR code printed from e-BRIDGE Print & Capture with the scanner on e-BRIDGE Print & Capture or by searching through your history of the most recently used MFPs - Authentication and department codes are recommended to maintain office security * Optional Enabler required in MFP ------------------------- System Requirements - Supported e-STUDIO models should be used - SNMP and Web Service settings on the MFP must be enabled - Please contact your dealer or sales representative about configuring this application when using with user authentication or department codes ------------------------- Supported Languages Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English (US), English (UK), Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Portuguese ------------------------- Supported Models Please refer to the following page for supported models. https://www.toshibatec.com/supported_models/ ------------------------- Supported OS iOS 17 iOS 18 iOS 26 ------------------------- Website for e-BRIDGE Print & Capture Please refer to the following page for Website. https://www.toshibatec.com/cnt/products_overseas/mobile_solutions/e_bridge/ ------------------------- Note - Before using this App with a cloud storage service, install the cloud storage app on your device - MFPs may not be discovered under the following conditions. If not discovered, you may manually enter the hostname or use the QR Code. *IPv6 is used *SSL is used in the Web Service Setting *Other unknown reasons - It is recommended to print the QR Code in Black and White for best scanning results - If the scanned document is JPEG and has multiple pages, thumbnail view page will be uploaded - If the size of a scanned document is very large, it may fail when sending by Email. - Hold/Private prints are available with the e-STUDIO2550C series when an optional hard disk is installed - User name cannot contain "@" mark The company names and product names here are the trademarks of their respective companies.

Screenshots

PrintDirect for iPhone4 screens
e4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PrintDirect for iPhone at 4.5 against e's 3.9. PrintDirect for iPhone also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 38%) and ratings volume (101 vs 12). e's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. e asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 12, 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 38% of e's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PrintDirect for iPhone versus e: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrintDirect for iPhonee
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (101 ratings) — better3.9 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews74.2% of reviews — better37.9% of reviews
Number of ratings101 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEuroSmartz LtdTOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION

Customer experience

PrintDirect for iPhone

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

e

All ratings12 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive37.9%
Neutral13.8%
Negative48.3%

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

e

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PrintDirect for iPhone

One-time1
  • Full Document Viewing & Printing App Upgrade$4.99
None

e

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PrintDirect for iPhone free?
PrintDirect for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is e free?
e is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PrintDirect for iPhone or e?
PrintDirect for iPhone is rated higher. PrintDirect for iPhone averages 4.5 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while e averages 3.9 from 12 ratings.
Do PrintDirect for iPhone or e have ads?
Neither PrintDirect for iPhone nor e shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PrintDirect for iPhone or e?
PrintDirect for iPhone ships an update every 5 months, and e every 5 months. Most recently, PrintDirect for iPhone was updated on October 20, 2026 and e on October 16, 2026.

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