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

Effortlessly print documents and photos from your iOS device to over 10,000 wireless printers. Includes built-in editing tools for documents and photos, plus a scanner to digitize and share physical papers. Offers advanced printing options for customized output.

Highlights
  • Print documents and photos wirelessly
  • Scan and share documents
  • Advanced printing options
  • Document editing tools
  • Photo editing tools
  • Cloud storage integration
Features
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Printing has never been so effortless. With more than 10,000 supported wireless printers, Printer App lets you print documents and photos in a matter of seconds. Simply select a document or photo, edit it with a handy set of built-in tools, and send it for printing. Printer App key features include: PRINTING FROM IOS DEVICES - Print photos and documents - Print web pages & contacts - Print directly from your Dropbox or Google Drive - Over 20 supported file formats, including: PDF, DOCX, PAGES, and TXT SCAN DOCUMENTS - Scan documents with the built-in scanner - Share or print scanned documents ADVANCED PRINTING OPTIONS - Page orientation - One and two-sided printing - Number of pages per sheet - Printing in black and white or color - Paper size (A3, A4, B5, etc.) - Number of copies - Printing range EXTENDED DOCUMENT EDITING - Highlight or draw on documents - Add text to documents - Use other customization options ADJUST PHOTOS - Apply filters, blur, or saturation - Change size and proportion - Add contrast, mask, or sharpening - Use many other built-in photo editing options Printer App is compatible with all printer models that support AirPrint technology. Improve your printing experience with Printer App! Supports 99% of printers with wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity. Note: make sure you’re connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your printer to use all the features of the app. SUBSCRIPTIONS: Please note, you will need a subscription in order to get access to some features of the app. The subscription will be automatically renewed unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current payment period. Your iTunes account will be automatically charged at the same price for renewal within a 24-hour period prior to the end of the current payment period unless you change your subscription preferences in your iTunes Account Settings. When a subscription is canceled, access to the features will expire at the end of the current payment period. This app is independent and not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by any particular printer brand, including without limitation, HP, Epson, Canon, Brother. Privacy policy: https://pp.airprinter.app/ Terms of use: https://tou.airprinter.app/

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 ratings volume (14K vs 2) and review sentiment (63% vs 43%). Pocket Print's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 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 14K 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 63% of Printer App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Print ships an update every 3 months, Printer App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Pocket Print versus Printer App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket PrintPrinter App
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (2 ratings)4.6 (14K ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews63.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings214K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#23 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB217 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKuO Inc.Netpeak EOOD

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 ratings13,628 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral4.6%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews715 reviews
Positive63.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative33.7%

Bugs and requests

Pocket Print

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Printer App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App doesn't detect printer
  • Subscription charges despite cancellation
  • Printing issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to print specific pages
  • Scanning functionality
  • Support for more printer models

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
12 purchases

Printer App

Subscriptions11
  • My Printer$7.491 Month
  • My Printer$7.997 Days
  • My Printer3 Days trial$7.997 Days
Show 8 more
  • My Printer7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • My Printer3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • My Printer$8.997 Days
  • My Printer3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • My Printer$14.991 Month
  • My Printer$19.991 Month
  • My Printer$29.991 Year
  • My Printer$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Printables$14.99

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 14K ratings.
Do Pocket Print or Printer App have ads?
Printer App shows ads; Pocket Print does not.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Print or Printer App?
Pocket Print ships an update every 3 months, and Printer App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pocket Print was updated on October 12, 2026 and Printer App on October 21, 2026.

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