Comparison

PrintCentral Pro vs Printer app ®

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

Head to head
About

PrintCentral Pro

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
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The Ultimate File Management, Transfer and Print solution for the iPad. Print to ALL printers (Not just AirPrint Printers). View, store & print email, documents & PDFs, all major cloud servers, attachments, photos, contacts & web pages. Convert documents and images to PDF files. Also print from inside other app e.g. Safari, Photos & more MDM Support - Support for Mobile Device Management multiple app configuration - Chosen by Apple for "What's Hot" on the App Store - Featured on the Discovery Channel MacWorld: "PrintCentral is much more than a printing utility-it is a veritable office center" AppCraver: "This app will let you print basically anything from basically anywhere." ► Print ALL content to ALL Printers • Print direct to most existing WiFi or shared printers, or use our free printer/file sharing Mac/PC WePrint software for ALL printers. • Print to all AirPrint, non-AirPrint & network shared printers • Print files & other content from other apps • Print almost anything from your Mac to your iPad as a PDF file • Print Preview and print page selection • Print remotely via mobile data or WiFi • Choose from a large range of printing options. Copies, Duplex, Grayscale, Image sizes, Page Range, Paper Size, Margins ... • Save web pages, documents etc. as PDF files • Bluetooth and Mobile printing using many Brother & Zebra mobile printers. e.g. Brother PJ-673, Zebra iMZ 220 ... • USB and other printers can be used via free print server software on your Mac/PC ► Complete File & Cloud Server Management/Transfer/Conversion • The most advanced File Management app available for the iPad • Drag and drop files from other apps on compatible iPads for printing, exporting and importing as well as PDF conversion • Combine all of your Cloud Servers together to Transfer Files between them and other devices • iCloud, Dropbox, Evernote, Box, FTP, OneDrive, ShareFile, SugarSync, WebDAV & More • Print, Send or fetch files from Other Apps to store centrally • Secure with an App Password or Finger Touch ID • Advanced search to find files on local and cloud servers • Integration with the global device Spotlight Search • Zip email and save or email ► Apple Watch • Print Images and Photos straight from your Apple Watch • Print from all of your Cloud Servers ► WiFi Hard Drive • Mount your iPad as a network server on your Mac or PC for quick file transfer • Send and fetch files from your iPad to your Mac or PC or Network server • Drag and drop documents & files between devices ► Transfer Files and Content to computers and other devices • Send content from other apps to other devices • Use the built in Bluetooth or WiFi transfer features to quickly and simply send files to another iPad, iPhone, Mac or PC • Copy text or an image from a Web Page and send to another device with a single tap • Send a phone number, address, photo or other content quickly to friends • Drag and drop to move files to other devices ► Emails - Print, Attach files, Save and PDF Convert • Print emails and attachments • Attach multiple files and images to new emails • Supports virtually all email accounts • Send Cloud and other files as attachments • Save attachments for archiving or emailing ► Complete Calendar/Reminder Printing • View and Print by Day/Week/Month • Email your calendar views as PDFs • Print event maps and directions • Print and filter reminder lists ► Print and Save Web Pages • Print from Safari • Drag Web addresses from Safari for viewing and printing • Copy web and email content from apps to print or convert to PDF • Save downloaded files from web pages for archiving or emailing • Send web pages as PDF email attachments ► Photos and Image File Sharing and Transfer • Move Image/Video Files to your Photo Album • Move Photos & Image Files to and from your Cloud servers, Mac/PC or another iPad/iPhone • Print Photos in multiple sizes ► Contacts • Search & select multiple contacts to print • View all emails for each contact

About

Printer app ®

This app allows you to print documents and photos directly from your iOS device. It supports various file formats and sources, including cloud storage and web pages. Features include document editing, photo editing, and secure local storage for printed files.

Highlights
  • Print from photo gallery, iCloud, and web pages
  • Supports PDF, XSL, DOCX, and more
  • Secure local file storage
  • Smart text editor for document creation
  • Photo editor with rich editing tools
  • AirPrint compatibility
Features
Currently charting
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Introducing our Printer app - the perfect solution for anyone who needs to print documents on the go. Our app offers a range of features that allow you to easily print your documents from various sources, making it the ultimate printing tool for iOS users. Our app lets you print documents directly from your photo gallery, iCloud files, and even full-size web pages. You can also print contact information on A4 paper, making it easier to keep your contacts organized. What's more, our app supports a wide range of document formats, including PDF, XSL, DOCX, and more, so you can print virtually any document you need. All files that are printed are stored locally in our secure storage, ensuring your documents are safe and accessible at all times. You can filter your documents and see them in either grid or list mode, making it easy to find the document you need. In addition to these features, our app also lets you create text documents with our smart text editor tools, and print them using AirPrint. We also offer a big photo editor module with rich photo editor tools, allowing you to import photos, edit them, and print them with ease. With our Printer app, you'll have everything you need to print your documents quickly and easily, no matter where you are. So why wait? Download our app today and start printing your documents hassle-free! Privacy policy: https://www.team2swift.com/privacy-printerapp/ Terms of service: https://www.team2swift.com/terms-printer/ For any questions or requests, please use our customer support form at: https://www.team2swift.com/

Screenshots

Printer app ®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PrintCentral Pro at 79% against Printer app ®'s 13%. PrintCentral Pro also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 13). Printer app ®'s advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On ads and iOS requirement 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

Printer app ® is free to download; PrintCentral Pro costs $4.99 up front. Printer app ® sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PrintCentral Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PrintCentral Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Printer app ® has 9.6K ratings behind it against 187, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of PrintCentral Pro's written reviews are positive against 13% of Printer app ®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrintCentral Pro ships an update every 4 months, Printer app ® every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
PrintCentral Pro versus Printer app ®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrintCentral ProPrinter app ®
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (187 ratings) — better4.1 (9.6K ratings)
Positive reviews78.8% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1879.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#49 — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB152 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEuroSmartz LtdSMM service, s.r.o.

Customer experience

PrintCentral Pro

All ratings187 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews490 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative19.2%

Printer app ®

All ratings9,640 ratings
Positive76.8%
Neutral3.6%
Negative19.5%
Written reviews608 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative85.4%

User reviews

PrintCentral Pro

From 187 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Printer app ®

From 9.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • ⚡️ Convenient printing from mobile
  • 👍 User-friendly app
  • 💻 Works well with iPhone/iPad

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with some printers
  • 🤯 Misleading about free features

Bugs and requests

PrintCentral Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Printing failures
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Connectivity problems

Requested features

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

Printer app ®

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when trying to share/print
  • Unable to connect to printer
  • Subscription issues and inability to cancel

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to print without subscription
  • Option to purchase app outright instead of subscription
  • Better customer support and communication

In-app purchases

None

PrintCentral Pro

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Printer app ®

Subscriptions13
  • Photo Editor - 1 Month3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • 1 Month Promo$7.991 Month
  • 1 Week Starter$7.997 Days
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  • 1 Week - 7 Days7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • 1 Week Plan3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • 1 Month - 7 Days7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • 1 Month Special1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • 1 Month Plan - Printer App$14.991 Month
  • Photo Editor - 1 Year3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • 1 Year Plan - Printer App$59.991 Year
  • 1 Year Plan$69.991 Year
  • 1 Year Plan - 3 Days3 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • 1 Year Plan - 50%1 Year trial$69.991 Year

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 4.1 from 9.6K 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 2 weeks. Most recently, PrintCentral Pro was updated on October 16, 2026 and Printer app ® on October 17, 2026.

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