# PrintCentral Pro vs Printer App

The clearest difference is price: Printer App at Free against PrintCentral Pro's $4.99. Printer App also leads on ratings volume (25K vs 187) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). PrintCentral Pro's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 38%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Printer App is free to download; PrintCentral Pro costs $4.99 up front. Printer App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PrintCentral Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for PrintCentral Pro against 4.5 for Printer App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Printer App has 25K ratings behind it against 187, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of PrintCentral Pro's written reviews are positive against 38% of Printer App's.

PrintCentral Pro ships an update every 4 months, Printer App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PrintCentral Pro | Printer App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (187 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printcentral-pro/id426362921/reviews)** | [4.5 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app-print-and-scan-pdf/id1504437272/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 187 | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.8% of reviews** | 38.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 59 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EuroSmartz Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/299105918) | [Hendrik Folkerts](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449035148) |

## What reviewers say

### PrintCentral Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printcentral-pro/id426362921)

This app offers comprehensive file management, transfer, and printing capabilities for your documents and cloud storage. It allows printing to virtually any printer, converting files to PDF, and managing content from various cloud services.

**Highlights:** Print to all printers (AirPrint and non-AirPrint), Cloud server management (iCloud, Dropbox, etc.), Convert documents and images to PDF, File transfer via WiFi and Bluetooth, Print from other apps (Safari, Photos), Apple Watch printing, iPad as WiFi Hard Drive

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient printing
- 💡 Comprehensive features
- 🔒 Reliable connectivity
- 👍 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues
- 🔍 Confusing setup
- 🤔 Limited functionality
- 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- Printing failures
- Crashes and freezes
- Connectivity problems

**Requested features**

- More printer compatibility
- Improved printing options
- Streamlined interface
- Mobile-friendly design


### Printer App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app-print-and-scan-pdf/id1504437272)

Easily print documents and photos directly from your iPhone or iPad. This app also allows you to scan new documents using your device's camera and send them to a compatible printer. Supports a vast range of file types and over 5000 printer models.

**Highlights:** Print documents and photos from iPhone/iPad, Scan new documents with device camera, Supports over 5000 printer models, Print various file types (PDF, DOC, JPEG, etc.), Integrated scanner functionality

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Printer Pro | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient wireless printing
- 🔍 Useful scanning feature
- 💡 Affordable and great value

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Scanning quality concerns
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 🔧 Complicated setup and troubleshooting

**Reported bugs**

- Printer frequently goes offline
- Printing issues with certain document types
- App crashes or freezes during use

**Requested features**

- Ability to print multiple photos without paywall
- Option to adjust photo sizes and layouts
- Improved documentation and support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PrintCentral Pro free?

PrintCentral Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Printer App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PrintCentral Pro or Printer App?

PrintCentral Pro is rated higher. PrintCentral Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while Printer App averages 4.5 from 25K ratings.

### Do PrintCentral Pro or Printer App have ads?

Neither PrintCentral Pro nor Printer App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PrintCentral Pro or Printer App?

PrintCentral Pro ships an update every 4 months, and Printer App every 3 weeks. Most recently, PrintCentral Pro was updated on October 16, 2026 and Printer App on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*