# PrintCentral Pro for iPhone vs Printer App

The clearest difference is price: Printer App at Free against PrintCentral Pro for iPhone's $4.99. Printer App also leads on ratings volume (25K vs 308) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). PrintCentral Pro for iPhone's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 38%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for PrintCentral Pro for iPhone against 4.5 for Printer App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Printer App has 25K ratings behind it against 308, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of PrintCentral Pro for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 38% of Printer App's.

PrintCentral Pro for iPhone ships an update every 4 months, Printer App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PrintCentral Pro for iPhone | Printer App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (308 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printcentral-pro-for-iphone/id427761719/reviews) | **[4.5 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app-print-and-scan-pdf/id1504437272/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 308 | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% 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** |
| Best chart rank | **#31** | — |
| Size | 60 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | 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 for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printcentral-pro-for-iphone/id427761719)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Paid · Business (US App Store)

This app provides comprehensive file management and printing capabilities for your iPhone. It allows you to print documents, photos, and web pages to virtually any printer, including non-AirPrint devices, and manage files across multiple cloud services.

**Highlights:** Print to all printers (AirPrint & non-AirPrint), File management across cloud servers, Convert documents and images to PDF, Print from other apps, Remote printing via WiFi/mobile data, Apple Watch printing, WiFi Hard Drive for file transfer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Flexible and effective
- 🚀 Works with all printers
- 🚀 Reliable and dependable
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain printer models
- 🐛 Confusing user interface
- 🐛 Printing quality issues
- 🐛 Crashes and errors
- 🔒 Security concerns with email access

**Reported bugs**

- Printing attachments from email not working
- Inability to find print button
- Printer status not updating correctly
- Printing reduced image size

**Requested features**

- Direct USB printing support
- Improved Google Cloud Print integration
- Simpler setup process
- Better error reporting and troubleshooting


### 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 for iPhone free?

PrintCentral Pro for iPhone 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 for iPhone or Printer App?

Printer App is rated higher. PrintCentral Pro for iPhone averages 4.4 out of 5 from 308 ratings, while Printer App averages 4.5 from 25K ratings.

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

Neither PrintCentral Pro for iPhone nor Printer App shows ads.

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

PrintCentral Pro for iPhone ships an update every 4 months, and Printer App every 3 weeks. Most recently, PrintCentral Pro for iPhone was updated on October 26, 2026 and Printer App on October 27, 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.*