Comparison

QTrak vs Pharos Print

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

QTrak

Streamline package receiving and delivery with a mobile app that transforms your device into a high-speed barcode scanner. Capture tracking data, notify recipients, and obtain digital signatures. Access comprehensive delivery history through a secure cloud portal.

Highlights
  • High-speed barcode scanning
  • Real-time recipient notifications
  • Digital signature capture
  • Cloud-based data storage
  • Web portal for history retrieval
  • Package routing
Features
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If you are still using a clipboard, paper, and pen or a complicated package scanning solution to log your incoming express carrier deliveries you're going to want to try QTrak. By enhancing the iPhone and iPod cameras so they function as high-speed barcode readers that can recognize carrier barcodes, QTrak can quickly capture package-tracking information for all UPS, Fedex, USPS, and DHL shipments. Using the application the item can then be routed and if required an email or text message sent to notify the recipient. The entire receiving process takes less than 10 seconds. At the point of delivery the recipient signs for the package(s) directly on the iPhone or iPod. All receiving and delivery data including a digital image of the signature is transferred in real time via the iPhone 3G connection or the users wireless network to a secure cloud database that is accessed via a web portal. Managers using the QTrak website can search for item delivery detail and quickly retrieve detailed package history including who received the package, what time it was received, who delivered it, what time it was delivered, who signed for it, and an image of their signature. This information can be emailed to or accessed directly by authorized individuals. Organizations benefiting from QTrak’s technology include, mail and receiving centers, college and university housing departments, and residential building managers, Mailbox / Pack & Ship Stores. QTrak is available on a 30 day free trial for existing iPhones, iPod5, iPad, and iPad Mini users. For more information visit us on the web or call 1-877-QTrak11 (877-787-2511).

About

Pharos Print

Submit documents from your iOS device to a secure print queue. Edit finishing options, preview, and manage print jobs. Requires a Pharos MobilePrint solution within your organization.

Highlights
  • Submit content to secure print queue
  • Edit finishing options
  • Preview documents
  • Delete print jobs
  • View print queue
  • Release print jobs
Features
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The Pharos Print app, part of the Pharos MobilePrint solution, allows you to easily submit content from your iOS device to a Pharos secure print queue. To use this app, Pharos MobilePrint and a Pharos secure print solution must be in place within your organization. Features • Easily submit content from your phone or tablet into a Pharos secure print queue. • Edit your finishing options before you print. • Preview your document(s) before you print. • Delete a print job from your Pharos secure print queue. • View all documents in your Pharos secure print queue. • View your Available Funds and job cost (when applicable). • Release print jobs to the printer (if configured). • Select printers for release by scanning QR code (if configured). Operating Environment • Supports iOS 14.0 and newer iPhone and iPad models. • Supports Pharos MobilePrint 2.0+ with Pharos Uniprint 9.0+ • Supports Pharos MobilePrint 2.0+ with Pharos Blueprint 5.2+ • QR Print Release requires MobilePrint 2.4 and Uniprint 9.1 SP3 Supported Files (Important) Uploading or opening files from other apps via “Open In” and "Sharing", or via the "Upload" button in the app supports the following file formats: Microsoft Office® documents, Microsoft Outlook®, PDF, images (JPG, GIF, PNG, BMP), text files (CSV, RTF & TXT), and OpenOffice documents. How to use the features of Pharos Print app [Note: some features or settings may be disabled by your organization, as noted] A. Download and install the Pharos Print app to your iOS device. B. Connect Pharos Print to your organization’s Pharos MobilePrint server. a. Open the Pharos Print app. b. Contact your organization’s IT administrator to obtain the Pharos MobilePrint server information (URL). c. Enter the Pharos Server Name and Server Port (both are required). d. Select Connect e. The Pharos Print app will connect to the Pharos server and display a User Authentication Screen. C. Authenticate to the Pharos Server. a. Enter the credentials that you normally use to print (your username and password). b. Select Log On to enter the Pharos Print app. D. Files can be submitted either via the Upload icon in the app or by using the native iOS “Open In” or the "Sharing" command to submit your print job. a. To upload supported documents from the app, simply log in and use the "Upload" button. Sources for files on your device, or cloud, will be presented. b. To upload supported documents using “Open In" or "Sharing" i. Select content in any app that supports “Open In" or "Sharing". ii. Select Open In/Share. iii. Select the Open/Share in Pharos Print icon. E. You may set finishing options, preview, or delete a document a. Select a print job in your job list. b. Apply your desired finishing options via the "Print Options" tab at the bottom of the app: i. 1 sided or 2 sided ii. Color or Black & White iii. Pages per side iv. Number of copies v. Page range to print c. To preview documents, select a document and use the "Preview" button. d. To delete documents, select a document and use the "Delete" button. F. To print documents, this option must be allowed by your organization a. Select document(s) to print b. Then either use the tab at the bottom of the app to select a printer (if available) c. Or use the “QR Code” icon at the top right of the app (if available) to enable the camera and point it at the QR code on the printer you want to print to. G. To view available funds you have for printing, use the “Payment method” tab at the bottom of the app. a. If made available by your organization, the app may offer the ability to “Add Funds” via the link on this tab. H. Logging out a. To log out of the Pharos Print app, select the gear icon in the upper left corner and select Log out.

Screenshots

QTrak4 screens
Pharos Print4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QTrak at 52% against Pharos Print's 8%. QTrak also leads on rating (3.9 vs 1.3) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). Pharos Print's advantage is ratings volume (227 vs 62). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QTrak holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 62 and 227 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of QTrak's written reviews are positive against 8% of Pharos Print's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QTrak ships an update every 3 months, Pharos Print every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
QTrak versus Pharos Print: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQTrakPharos Print
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (62 ratings) — better1.3 (227 ratings)
Positive reviews52.2% of reviews — better7.6% of reviews
Number of ratings62227 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQ Compile Inc.Pharos Systems International

Customer experience

QTrak

All ratings61 ratings
Positive68.9%
Neutral6.6%
Negative24.6%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral8.7%
Negative39.1%

Pharos Print

All ratings227 ratings
Positive6.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative91.2%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive7.6%
Neutral6.1%
Negative86.4%

Bugs and requests

QTrak

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Pharos Print

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • App won't open/load
  • App crashes
  • Constant disconnections
  • Files disappearing
  • Network issues
Show 19 more
  • App freezes
  • Login issues
  • Server connection issues
  • Printing fails
  • Blurry prints
  • Double-sided printing
  • QR code won't scan
  • Laggy UX
  • Complicated to use
  • Incompatible with iOS versions
  • Keyboard covers login button
  • Cannot add funds
  • Doesn't recognize files
  • Poor UI testing
  • Limited app options
  • Doesn't print from other apps
  • Slow loading times
  • Print button cut off
  • No print button

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add a progress bar for loading
  • Fix keyboard blocking login button
  • Add an upload feature
  • Allow printing from other apps
  • Add page range option for printing
Show 3 more
  • Update app to look more native to iOS
  • Fix print button being cut off
  • Add a print button

In-app purchases

None

QTrak

No in-app purchases

None

Pharos Print

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QTrak free?
QTrak is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pharos Print free?
Pharos Print is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QTrak or Pharos Print?
QTrak is rated higher. QTrak averages 3.9 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Pharos Print averages 1.3 from 227 ratings.
Do QTrak or Pharos Print have ads?
Neither QTrak nor Pharos Print shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QTrak or Pharos Print?
QTrak ships an update every 3 months, and Pharos Print every 9 months. Most recently, QTrak was updated on October 14, 2026 and Pharos Print on October 15, 2026.

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