Comparison

PrintDirect for iPhone vs PDF Printer

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

PDF Printer

Easily convert various documents and files, including photos, web pages, and office documents, into the Portable Document Format. Create, manage, and share PDF files on the go, with a built-in scanner for digitizing printed materials.

Highlights
  • Convert office documents to PDF
  • Convert photos and web pages to PDF
  • Built-in scanner for digitizing documents
  • Merge multiple files into one PDF
  • Share PDF documents easily
  • Preview Word, Excel, PowerPoint files
Features
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Print anything, anytime directly from your iPhone or iPad. Printer is a powerful, all-in-one mobile printing app that lets you print documents, photos, web pages, and more with just a few taps—no complicated setup required. EASY WIRELESS PRINTING Connect instantly to nearby AirPrint-enabled printers and start printing in seconds. Printer automatically detects available devices on your Wi-Fi network and lets you save your favorites for quick access. PRINT DOCUMENTS & FILES Easily print: • PDF files • Documents and text files • Notes and web content • Email attachments Import files directly from your device using the Files app, iCloud Drive, or clipboard. Customize every print job: • Paper size (A4, Letter, Legal) • Orientation (Portrait / Landscape) • Color or Black & White • Duplex (double-sided) • Page range and scaling PRINT PHOTOS WITH PRECISION Turn your memories into high-quality prints: • Print photos from your gallery or camera • Crop, rotate, and adjust brightness • Apply filters before printing • Borderless and collage printing options SCAN & PRINT INSTANTLY Built-in document scanner lets you: • Scan documents using your camera • Auto-detect edges and enhance clarity • Create multi-page PDFs • Print scans instantly PRINT WEB PAGES Use the built-in browser to open and print web pages: • Print tickets, receipts, and articles • Save web pages as PDFs • Clean, print-friendly layouts SMART PRINT TOOLS • Live print preview • Batch printing • Batch printing • Ink-saving mode • Remove blank pages automatically • Fast and optimized performance SIMPLE & MODERN EXPERIENCE Designed with a clean, intuitive interface: • One-tap printing workflow • Smooth performance • Dark Mode support • Works on iPhone and iPad We currently offer the following auto-renewing subscription option: -$7.99 per month -$34.99 per month Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: https://tos.nguyenanhapps.com Privacy Policy: https://privacy.nguyenanhapps.com

Screenshots

PrintDirect for iPhone4 screens
PDF Printer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PrintDirect for iPhone at 74% against PDF Printer's 18%. PrintDirect for iPhone also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 66 months). PDF Printer's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, in-app purchases 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 and PDF Printer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrintDirect for iPhone ships an update every 5 months, PDF Printer every 66 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PrintDirect for iPhone versus PDF Printer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrintDirect for iPhonePDF Printer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (100 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.2% of reviews — better18.4% of reviews
Number of ratings100 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 66 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB5 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperEuroSmartz LtdNguyen Anh

Customer experience

PrintDirect for iPhone

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

PDF Printer

Written reviews49 reviews
Positive18.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative75.5%

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

PDF Printer

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
3 purchases

PDF Printer

Subscriptions2
  • PrinterPremiumMonthly$7.991 Month
  • Printer Premium Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Printer Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is PrintDirect for iPhone free?
PrintDirect for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Printer free?
PDF Printer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PrintDirect for iPhone or PDF Printer have ads?
PDF Printer shows ads; PrintDirect for iPhone does not.
Which is updated more often, PrintDirect for iPhone or PDF Printer?
PrintDirect for iPhone ships an update every 5 months, and PDF Printer every 66 months. Most recently, PrintDirect for iPhone was updated on October 15, 2026 and PDF Printer on October 8, 2026.

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