Comparison

Canon PRINT Business 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

Canon PRINT Business

Print documents and photos, scan data, and upload to cloud storage from your mobile device. Connect to Canon printers and multi-function devices wirelessly or via Bluetooth. Manage device settings and operations remotely.

Highlights
  • Print photos and documents
  • Scan data from devices
  • Upload to cloud storage
  • Wireless and Bluetooth device detection
  • Remote device operation
  • Print settings management
Features
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Canon PRINT Business is a free application that enables you to use a Canon laser multi-function device or laser printer to print photographs and documents, read scanned data, and upload to cloud storage services, etc. from an iPhone or iPad. * Canon PRINT Business has been merged with Canon PRINT. Please use Canon PRINT in the future. Main Features - Print scanned data, images, documents, camera roll photos, and web pages. - Read scanned data from a multi-function device. - Image capture with a camera. - Work with files in local or cloud storage. - Automatically detect multi-function devices and/or printers on a network, or manually search for them by specifying an IP address or DNS. - Search multi-function devices and/or printers with Bluetooth. - Touch the mobile terminal to log in to the multi-function device and/or printer (Bluetooth installed machine). - Register multi-function devices and/or printers with a QR code. - Use the address book of a mobile terminal in place of the address book registered in a multi-function device. - Check the condition of a multi-function device or printer in detail, such as device status etc., via its Remote UI. - Support VoiceOver (some English and Japanese screens only) - Use the Remote Operation function to display the control panel of the multi-function device and/or printer on a mobile terminal. - Use the app to copy, send faxes, or scan and send by e-mail from a multi-function device or printer. * Functions that can be used vary according to the device, the firmware version of the device, and device settings you are using. Supported Devices imageRUNNER ADVANCE series Color imageRUNNER series imageRUNNER series Color imageCLASS series imageCLASS series i-SENSYS series imagePRESS series LBP series Satera series Laser Shot series Business Inkjet series - Some device models do not support Canon PRINT Business. Check the list of supported device models on the Canon PRINT Business support page of the Canon website. - For printing with PIXMA series, MAXIFY series or SELPHY series devices, use Canon PRINT. - For scanning with imageFORMULA series devices, use CaptureOnTouch Mobile. Required Conditions - Your iPhone or iPad must be connected to a wireless LAN access point. - Your multi-function device and the access point must be connected by LAN or wireless LAN. Items That Can Be Set with the Print Function Output Method, Department ID Management, User Authentication, Output Size, Copies, Print Range, Paper Source, Select Color, 2-Sided, Staple, 2 on 1, Image Quality - Items that can be set vary according to each printer model. Items That Can Be Set With the Scan Function Color/Select Color, Resolution, Original Size/Scan Size, File Format, 2-Sided Original/2-Sided, Original Type, Density, Original Placement - Items that can be set vary according to each printer model.

About

Printer app ®

This app allows users to print documents and photos directly from their mobile devices. It supports various sources like iCloud and web pages, offers editing tools for photos and text, and organizes printed files locally.

Highlights
  • Print from photo gallery, iCloud, and web pages
  • Supports PDF, XSL, DOCX, and more formats
  • Local secure storage for printed files
  • Smart text editor for creating documents
  • Photo editor with import and editing tools
  • AirPrint compatibility
Features
Currently charting
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Introducing our Printer app - the perfect solution for anyone who needs to print documents on the go. Our app offers a range of features that allow you to easily print your documents from various sources, making it the ultimate printing tool for iOS users. Our app lets you print documents directly from your photo gallery, iCloud files, and even full-size web pages. You can also print contact information on A4 paper, making it easier to keep your contacts organized. What's more, our app supports a wide range of document formats, including PDF, XSL, DOCX, and more, so you can print virtually any document you need. All files that are printed are stored locally in our secure storage, ensuring your documents are safe and accessible at all times. You can filter your documents and see them in either grid or list mode, making it easy to find the document you need. In addition to these features, our app also lets you create text documents with our smart text editor tools, and print them using AirPrint. We also offer a big photo editor module with rich photo editor tools, allowing you to import photos, edit them, and print them with ease. With our Printer app, you'll have everything you need to print your documents quickly and easily, no matter where you are. So why wait? Download our app today and start printing your documents hassle-free! Privacy policy: https://www.team2swift.com/privacy-printerapp/ Terms of service: https://www.team2swift.com/terms-printer/ For any questions or requests, please use our customer support form at: https://www.team2swift.com/

Screenshots

Canon PRINT Business4 screens
Printer app ®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Printer app ® at 4.1 against Canon PRINT Business's 2.8. Printer app ® also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (10K vs 300). Canon PRINT Business's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (23% vs 12%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Printer app ® sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Canon PRINT Business asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Printer app ® holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Printer app ® has 10K ratings behind it against 300, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of Canon PRINT Business's written reviews are positive against 12% of Printer app ®'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Canon PRINT Business ships an update every 5 months, Printer app ® fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Canon PRINT Business versus Printer app ®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCanon PRINT BusinessPrinter app ®
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (300 ratings)4.1 (10K ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.8% of reviews — better12.4% of reviews
Number of ratings30010K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#54 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB153 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCanon Inc.SMM service, s.r.o.

Customer experience

Canon PRINT Business

All ratings300 ratings
Positive39.3%
Neutral10.3%
Negative50.3%
Written reviews325 reviews
Positive22.8%
Neutral11.7%
Negative65.5%

Printer app ®

All ratings10,004 ratings
Positive76.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews614 reviews
Positive12.4%
Neutral2.4%
Negative85.2%

User reviews

Canon PRINT Business

From 300 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works great
  • 🚀 Convenient mobile printing
  • 👍 Simple to use
  • 👍 Reliable connection
  • 👍 Excellent for laser printers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems
  • 🐛 Limited functionality
  • 🐛 Unreliable performance

Printer app ®

From 10K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • ⚡️ Convenient printing from mobile
  • 👍 User-friendly app
  • 💻 Works well with iPhone/iPad

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with some printers
  • 🤯 Misleading about free features

Bugs and requests

Canon PRINT Business

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Unable to detect or connect to printers
  • Printing issues with PDF and other file formats
  • Scan function not working as expected
  • App crashing or freezing during use
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more printer models
  • Improve compatibility with iOS devices
  • Expand print options and settings
  • Enhance scanning and sharing capabilities
  • Provide better user guidance and troubleshooting

Printer app ®

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when trying to share/print
  • Unable to connect to printer
  • Subscription issues and inability to cancel

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to print without subscription
  • Option to purchase app outright instead of subscription
  • Better customer support and communication

In-app purchases

None

Canon PRINT Business

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Printer app ®

Subscriptions10
  • Photo Editor - 1 Month3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • 1 Month Promo$7.991 Month
  • 1 Week - 7 Days7 Days trial$7.997 Days
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  • 1 Week Plan3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • 1 Month - 7 Days7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • 1 Month Special1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • 1 Month Plan - Printer App$14.991 Month
  • Photo Editor - 1 Year3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • 1 Year Plan - Printer App$59.991 Year
  • 1 Year Plan - 3 Days3 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Canon PRINT Business free?
Canon PRINT Business is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Printer app ® free?
Printer app ® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Canon PRINT Business or Printer app ®?
Printer app ® is rated higher. Canon PRINT Business averages 2.8 out of 5 from 300 ratings, while Printer app ® averages 4.1 from 10K ratings.
Do Canon PRINT Business or Printer app ® have ads?
Neither Canon PRINT Business nor Printer app ® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Canon PRINT Business or Printer app ®?
Canon PRINT Business ships an update every 5 months, and Printer app ® fortnightly. Most recently, Canon PRINT Business was updated on November 13, 2026 and Printer app ® on November 13, 2026.

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