Canon PRINT Business vs Printer App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Print photos and documents
- Scan data from devices
- Upload to cloud storage
- Wireless and Bluetooth device detection
- Remote device operation
- Print settings management
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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.
Printer App
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.
- Wireless printing from phone
- Built-in scanner
- Edit documents before printing
- Create large posters from photos
- Printables for kids
- Import from cloud storage
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Printing has never been easier and more efficient. You can now print documents from your phone to any wireless printer with a single button press. Photos, data, and webpages may now be printed using wireless technology. If this isn't exciting, then what is? CONNECT & PRINT Connect your device to any wireless printer and print at any time with a simple connection. SCAN & PRINT To print photos, data, or documents, utilize the built-in scanner. PRINTABLES FOR KIDS Now access printable such as coloring pages, planners, greetings and wishes for quick and easy printing. ADD FORMS & PRINT Browse for public forms and print them quickly IMPORT & PRINT You can now efficiently and conveniently import documents from Files, Images, iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, Clipboard, and Webpage. BIG POSTER & PRINT Using this innovative feature, you can turn your photographs into large posters that you can display at home or anywhere you want. SHARE & SAVE Were you intending to print but had to cancel? No need to worry. Alternatively, you may save the file in a format of your choice and then access it afterward. EDIT & PRINT Want to fill out a checklist or a form? Prior to printing a document, you may now edit it by inserting text, images, and signatures. ADVANCED PRINTING OPTIONS Print sizes, page counts, and orientations may all be changed with ease. MULTIPLE PRINTER SUPPORT From any wireless printer, you may easily print documents If you connect your device to the same wi-fi network as the printer, it will print instantly. PRINT PASSPORT SIZE PHOTOS Print multiple passport size photos on one sheet. Crop and resize the photos according to the country of choice. You can now purchase the Premium Version and make maximum use of the following features- •Unlimited Printing Print pages instantly and enjoy unrestricted access to the number of pages. •Custom Page Printing Now easily select and deselect the pages of your choice that you wish to send for printing. •Draw Tools Professionally annotate the files with multiple draw and signatures features •Big Poster Convert any photo into big posters to highlight your place. •Create Custom Folder Create convenient Custom Folders to store personal files. •Customer Service Get prioritised Customer Support, with quick solutions to issues. Note: In order to print efficiently and conveniently, verify that your device is linked through a similar wireless network as the printers. In all, this app supports over 1,200 printer models, including Canon, Dell, Epson, Xerox, Kyocera, Lenovo, Lexmark, Oki, Ricoh, Samsung, Sharp, and Brother, as well as other printer models that enable AirPrint. This app is compatible with a wide range of AirPrint printers. Privacy Policy - https://maximaapps.com/policy/privacy_policy.html Terms & Conditions - https://maximaapps.com/policy/terms_of_use.html For any questions or requests, please connect with us at: feedback@maximaapps.com DISCLAIMER We are not affiliated with the mentioned companies in any way. We have only developed and tested our App with these devices. Disclaimer: All forms are publicly available forms. We do not hold any authority over them. Kindly consult the respective authority for the verification of the same.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Printer App at 82% against Canon PRINT Business's 23%. Printer App also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (8.8K vs 301). Canon PRINT Business's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). 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
Both are free to download. Printer App sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Canon PRINT Business asks for nothing beyond the download.
Printer App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Printer App has 8.8K ratings behind it against 301, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Canon PRINT Business's written reviews are positive against 82% of Printer App's.
Canon PRINT Business ships an update every 5 months, Printer App every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Canon PRINT Business | Printer App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (301 ratings) | 4.6 (8.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.8% of reviews | 81.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 301 | 8.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Canon Inc. | Maxima Apps |
Customer experience
Canon PRINT Business
Printer App
User reviews
Canon PRINT Business
From 301 App Store ratingsWhat 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 8.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient wireless printing
- 🚀 Supports various file formats
- 🚀 Works with old printers
- 👍 Intuitive interface
Room to improve
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with ads
- 🔋 High subscription cost
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Printing quality problems
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
2 issues- App crashes on older devices
- Subscription issues after device reset
Requested features
3 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to print multiple photos per page
- Improved scanning functionality
In-app purchases
Canon PRINT Business
No in-app purchases
Printer App
- Printer Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Printer Pro Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Printer Weekly$7.997 Days
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- Printer App Premium Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Printer Pro$9.991 Month
- Printer Pro$29.991 Year
- Printer Pro$49.991 Year
- Printer App Premium Yearly$59.991 Year
- Printer Pro Lifetime2 variants$69.99
Questions
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