Comparison

Pocket Print 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

Pocket Print

Print documents, photos, and web pages from your mobile device to compatible Brother printers. Supports various file formats and cloud storage services. An add-on purchase is required to remove watermarks and unlock full functionality.

Highlights
  • Print files from mobile devices
  • Supports cloud storage integration
  • Print web pages
  • Print photos and notes
  • Print P-touch templates
  • Print history and preview
  • Open-In Print functionality
Features
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Pocket Print is intended for printing from mobile & label printer of Brother Industries, Ltd. This application has been pursued functional and convenience as compared to [Mobile Print for brother]. Anytime, anywhere, you can print ! The Great combination of Brother Industries printers(PJ-673, PJ-773, PJ-763FMi, RJ-4040, RJ-3040, RJ-3150) and Pocket Print ,will assist you with your mobile printing. You can print web pages and files to Brother Industries printers from iPad/iPhone with Pocket Print. (A connection method is wireless LAN. ) PDF, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, BMP, TXT can be printed. Furthermore, the file of MS Office can also be printed. (doc, docx, xls, xlsx, ppt, pptx) However, there are some caveats. Look the Note (*1) [Keyfeatures] - Print files from iPad/iPhone  Supported file formats: PDF, JPEG , PNG, TIFF, BMP, TXT (Note *1) - Print the file is being saved to the online service  Supported online service: iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive  Supported file formats: PDF, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, BMP, TXT (Note *1) - Print web page  Web authentication is supported. (SSL, Digest, Basic) - Print photo - Print note  Print of the input text.  (Does not have the ability to save notes.) - Print P-touch Templete(RJ-4040、RJ-3050、RJ-3150)  The template created by P-touch Editor can be transmitted. - Print history - Print preview - Printer Setup - Open-In Print  Print from other apps using Open-In. - Simple Print (iOS 8 or later) (Note *2)  Print the file you have saved in other applications without launching the Pocket Print by utilizing  the Pocket Print simple print from other applications. - Print function restriction and lock function - Layout Print (PJ-673, 773, 763 only) Supported A5 cut sheet. (PJ-673, 773, 763) Note (*1) doc, docx, xls, xlsx, ppt, pptx becomes the simple printing. However, the file of MS Office may be unable to be printed correctly. In that case, please print after changing into PDF. By specification change of iOS, there is a case where it becomes impossible to use this function. * Printing requires the add-on purchase. Watermark will be printed if do not buy the add-on. Please confirm that you can print in this state first before you buy. * At the time of Adhoc connection, when it is a model without 3G or LTE, Web connection cannot be performed. (In the case of Wi-Fi model, printer and Internet connection simultaneously is not possible.) Note (*2) * Please do the printer setting in the configuration screen before use. (Necessary in order to apply the purchased add-on in simple print function.) Please pre-connected to the printer. ------------------------------------------- ■ Price App download : Free Add-on feature (release of the watermark) : Pay - Charging, will be charged to your iTunes account. - Release the watermark is required for each printer you use. - After your purchase, refund and cancellation is not possible. - Please perform the restore if the billing process is not reflected. ------------------------------------------- Printers Supported <Brother Industries, Ltd> ・PJ-673 ・PJ-773 ・RJ-4040 ・RJ-3050   ・RJ-3150 ・RJ-2050   ・RJ-2150 ・PJ-763MFi Support OS ・iOS 11~14 Support Device ・ IPhone 6 or later ・ IPad 5 generation or later [Note]  In the terminal that supports the AirDrop, the Bluetooth will recommend the use of at OFF.  (During the Open-In and simple print,communication with the printer and the iOS device is disconnected.)

About

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.

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
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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.

Screenshots

Pocket Print4 screens
Printer App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Printer App at 4.6 against Pocket Print's 1.5. Printer App also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 43%) and ratings volume (8.7K vs 2). Pocket Print's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Pocket Print sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Printer App sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Printer App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Printer App has 8.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Pocket Print's written reviews are positive against 82% of Printer App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Print ships an update every 3 months, Printer App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pocket Print versus Printer App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket PrintPrinter App
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (2 ratings)4.6 (8.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews82.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB107 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKuO Inc.Maxima Apps

Customer experience

Pocket Print

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

Printer App

All ratings8,727 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews1,642 reviews
Positive82.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative15.0%

Bugs and requests

Pocket Print

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

10 purchases

Pocket Print

One-time10
  • PJ-673$16.99
  • RJ-4040$16.99
  • RJ-2150$16.99
Show 7 more
  • PJ-773$24.99
  • PJ-763MFi$24.99
  • RJ-3230B$35.99
  • RJ-3250WB$35.99
  • PJ-862$35.99
  • PJ-863$35.99
  • PJ-883$35.99
9 purchases

Printer App

Subscriptions8
  • Printer Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Printer Pro Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Printer Weekly$7.997 Days
Show 5 more
  • 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
One-time1
  • Printer Pro Lifetime2 variants$69.99

Questions

Is Pocket Print free?
Pocket Print is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Printer App free?
Printer App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pocket Print or Printer App?
Printer App is rated higher. Pocket Print averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Printer App averages 4.6 from 8.7K ratings.
Do Pocket Print or Printer App have ads?
Neither Pocket Print nor Printer App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Print or Printer App?
Pocket Print ships an update every 3 months, and Printer App every 2 months. Most recently, Pocket Print was updated on October 12, 2026 and Printer App on October 19, 2026.

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