# 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 (8.7K vs 307) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). PrintCentral Pro for iPhone's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and chart position (#26 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, 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 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PrintCentral Pro for iPhone asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for PrintCentral Pro for iPhone 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 307, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of PrintCentral Pro for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 82% of Printer App's.

PrintCentral Pro for iPhone ships an update every 4 months, Printer App every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PrintCentral Pro for iPhone | Printer App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printcentral-pro-for-iphone/id427761719/reviews) | **[4.6 (8.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app-smart-printer/id1576856672/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 307 | **8.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 77.1% of reviews | **82.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EuroSmartz Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/299105918) | [Maxima Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153277200) |

## What reviewers say

### PrintCentral Pro for iPhone

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

**Currently charting:** #26 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-smart-printer/id1576856672)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Printer Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Printer Pro Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Printer Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Printer App Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Printer Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Printer Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Printer Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Printer App Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Printer Pro Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on older devices
- Subscription issues after device reset

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to print multiple photos per page
- Improved scanning functionality


## 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 4.5 out of 5 from 307 ratings, while Printer App averages 4.6 from 8.7K 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 2 months. Most recently, PrintCentral Pro for iPhone was updated on September 24, 2026 and Printer App on September 24, 2026.

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