# PrintCentral Pro for iPhone vs Printer

The clearest difference is price: Printer at Free against PrintCentral Pro for iPhone's $4.99. Printer also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 307). PrintCentral Pro for iPhone'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 for iPhone costs $4.99 up front. Printer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 4.5 for Printer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Printer has 2.8K 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 84% of Printer's.

PrintCentral Pro for iPhone ships an update every 4 months, Printer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PrintCentral Pro for iPhone | Printer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printcentral-pro-for-iphone/id427761719/reviews) | [4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-smart-air-iprint-app/id1599088149/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 307 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 77.1% of reviews | **83.9% 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** |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | 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 for iPhone

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

**Currently charting:** #29 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 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 for iPhone free?

PrintCentral Pro for iPhone 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 for iPhone or Printer?

PrintCentral Pro for iPhone and Printer are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 307 and 2.8K ratings respectively.

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

Printer shows ads; PrintCentral Pro for iPhone does not.

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

PrintCentral Pro for iPhone ships an update every 4 months, and Printer every 3 months. Most recently, PrintCentral Pro for iPhone was updated on September 24, 2026 and Printer on September 23, 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.*