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, Transporter, 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

Easily print documents and photos from your phone to any wireless printer. Features include scanning, editing, creating large posters, and accessing printables for kids. Supports a vast range of printer models.

Highlights
  • Wireless printing from phone
  • Built-in scanner
  • Edit documents before printing
  • Create large posters from photos
  • Printables for kids
  • Import from cloud storage
Features
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Printing has never been easier and more efficient. You can now print documents from your phone to any wireless printer with a single button press. Photos, data, and webpages may now be printed using wireless technology. If this isn't exciting, then what is? CONNECT & PRINT Connect your device to any wireless printer and print at any time with a simple connection. 
 SCAN & PRINT To print photos, data, or documents, utilize the built-in scanner. PRINTABLES FOR KIDS Now access printable such as coloring pages, planners, greetings and wishes for quick and easy printing. ADD FORMS & PRINT Browse for public forms and print them quickly IMPORT & PRINT You can now efficiently and conveniently import documents from Files, Images, iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, Clipboard, and Webpage. BIG POSTER & PRINT Using this innovative feature, you can turn your photographs into large posters that you can display at home or anywhere you want. SHARE & SAVE Were you intending to print but had to cancel? No need to worry. Alternatively, you may save the file in a format of your choice and then access it afterward. 
 EDIT & PRINT Want to fill out a checklist or a form? Prior to printing a document, you may now edit it by inserting text, images, and signatures. ADVANCED PRINTING OPTIONS Print sizes, page counts, and orientations may all be changed with ease. MULTIPLE PRINTER SUPPORT From any wireless printer, you may easily print documents If you connect your device to the same wi-fi network as the printer, it will print instantly. PRINT PASSPORT SIZE PHOTOS Print multiple passport size photos on one sheet. Crop and resize the photos according to the country of choice. 
 You can now purchase the Premium Version and make maximum use of the following features- 
 •Unlimited Printing Print pages instantly and enjoy unrestricted access to the number of pages. •Custom Page Printing Now easily select and deselect the pages of your choice that you wish to send for printing. •Draw Tools Professionally annotate the files with multiple draw and signatures features •Big Poster Convert any photo into big posters to highlight your place. •Create Custom Folder Create convenient Custom Folders to store personal files. •Customer Service Get prioritised Customer Support, with quick solutions to issues. 
 Note: In order to print efficiently and conveniently, verify that your device is linked through a similar wireless network as the printers. In all, this app supports over 1,200 printer models, including Canon, Dell, Epson, Xerox, Kyocera, Lenovo, Lexmark, Oki, Ricoh, Samsung, Sharp, and Brother, as well as other printer models that enable AirPrint. This app is compatible with a wide range of AirPrint printers. 
 Privacy Policy - https://maximaapps.com/policy/privacy_policy.html Terms & Conditions - https://maximaapps.com/policy/terms_of_use.html 
 For any questions or requests, please connect with us at: feedback@maximaapps.com 
 DISCLAIMER We are not affiliated with the mentioned companies in any way. We have only developed and tested our App with these devices. Disclaimer: All forms are publicly available forms. We do not hold any authority over them. Kindly consult the respective authority for the verification of the same.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Printer App at Free against PrintCentral Pro's $4.99. Printer App also leads on ratings volume (8.7K vs 187) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). PrintCentral Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On rating, review sentiment and ads 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 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PrintCentral Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for PrintCentral Pro against 4.6 for Printer App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Printer App has 8.7K ratings behind it against 187, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of PrintCentral Pro's written reviews are positive against 82% of Printer App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrintCentral Pro ships an update every 4 months, Printer App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 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)4.6 (8.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.4% of reviews — better82.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1878.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB107 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEuroSmartz LtdMaxima Apps

Customer experience

PrintCentral Pro

All ratings188 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews244 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral0.8%
Negative14.8%

Printer App

All ratings8,727 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews1,635 reviews
Positive82.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative15.0%

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 8.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient wireless printing
  • 🚀 Supports various file formats
  • 🚀 Works with old printers
  • 👍 Intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with ads
  • 🔋 High subscription cost
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Printing quality problems

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

2 issues
  • App crashes on older devices
  • Subscription issues after device reset

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to print multiple photos per page
  • Improved scanning functionality

In-app purchases

None

PrintCentral Pro

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Printer App

Subscriptions8
  • Printer Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Printer Pro Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Printer Weekly$7.997 Days
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  • Printer App Premium Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Printer Pro$9.991 Month
  • Printer Pro$29.991 Year
  • Printer Pro$49.991 Year
  • Printer App Premium Yearly$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Printer Pro Lifetime2 variants$69.99

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?
Printer App is rated higher. PrintCentral Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while Printer App averages 4.6 from 8.7K 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 months. Most recently, PrintCentral Pro was updated on October 1, 2026 and Printer App on October 7, 2026.

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