# PrintCentral Pro vs Printer

The clearest difference is price: Printer at Free against PrintCentral Pro's $4.99. Printer also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 187). PrintCentral Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Printer is free to download; PrintCentral Pro costs $4.99 up front. Printer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. 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. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Printer has 2.8K 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 84% of Printer's.

PrintCentral Pro ships an update every 4 months, Printer every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PrintCentral Pro | Printer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (187 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printcentral-pro/id426362921/reviews)** | [4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-smart-air-iprint-app/id1599088149/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 187 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 78.8% of reviews | **83.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 59 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EuroSmartz Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/299105918) | [Rounding Squares BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/976539506) |

## 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 page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-smart-air-iprint-app/id1599088149)

Easily print documents, photos, and scans from your iPhone or iPad. Supports over 7000 printers with advanced settings for professional results. Print multiple files and photos at once from various cloud sources.

**Highlights:** Unlimited printing, Multi-printer support (7000+ models), Built-in document scanner, Advanced print options, Print multiple photos/files at once, Support for various file types (PDF, DOCX, JPEG, etc.), Multi-source file access (Files, iCloud, Dropbox, etc.)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Printer App 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Smart Printer App 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless and smooth
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 💡 Wireless printing
- 🚀 Quick and easy to print
- 👍 User-friendly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 💰 Subscription fee
- 💰 Paid version required for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatible with certain printer models
- Printing issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Remember printer settings
- Support for more printer models


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PrintCentral Pro free?

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

### Is Printer free?

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

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

PrintCentral Pro is rated higher. PrintCentral Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while Printer averages 4.5 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do PrintCentral Pro or Printer have ads?

Printer shows ads; PrintCentral Pro does not.

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

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