Comparison

Printer 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

Printer

Features
Read full description

Print documents, photos, posters and product labels from your iPhone or iPad to any AirPrint printer. Printer turns almost any file into real, printable pages. Preview every page, fix what you need, and print exactly what you see. PRINT ALMOST ANY FILE • PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, RTF, text and Markdown • Photos from your library, in JPEG, PNG, HEIC, GIF, TIFF and WebP • Long documents print in full, and Markdown prints formatted CHECK BEFORE YOU PRINT • Preview every page, then reorder, delete or add more files • Mark up pages with Apple's Markup tools; your original files are never changed • Print in Color or Black & White, as a Document or a Photo, and scale pages to fit POSTER BUILDER • Enlarge a photo or page across 2 to 8 sheets wide • See where it splits and how big the finished poster will be • Sheets print with cut marks and row and column labels, ready to trim and tape LABEL STUDIO • Design labels with a product name, price, barcode and QR code • Print on Avery label sheets (5160, 5163, L7160, L7163) or AirPrint label printers • Start part-way through a sheet so no label goes to waste SCAN & PRINT AGAIN • Scan paper documents with your camera and print them straight away • Print History keeps a copy of what you print, so reprinting takes one tap PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your files are processed entirely on your device and sent only to the printer you choose. No account, no ads, and no tracking. SUBSCRIPTION & AUTO-RENEWAL • Printer Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription. The yearly plan includes a free trial for new subscribers. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account upon purchase confirmation. • Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel subscriptions anytime in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://paddyviewfoundry.com/printer/privacy Terms of Use: https://paddyviewfoundry.com/printer/terms AirPrint is a trademark of Apple Inc. Avery is a trademark of Avery Products Corporation; Printer is not affiliated with or endorsed by Avery.

About

Printer App

Easily print documents, photos, and web pages directly from your mobile device. Features a built-in scanner, PDF tools, QR code generator, and ID photo maker. Includes printable templates for various needs.

Highlights
  • Print documents and photos
  • Scan and edit documents
  • Merge and convert PDFs
  • Generate QR codes
  • Create ID photos
  • Printable templates
  • Photo editing
Features
Read full description

Printer App helps you easily print documents, photos, and more directly from your iPhone or iPad. Scan documents, select your printer, and print in seconds! PRINT FROM ANYWHERE - Print photos from your photo library or iCloud - Print documents (PDF, PNG, JPEG) from Files - Print full-size web pages directly from any URL - Print contact information on A4 paper - Type or paste text from clipboard and print instantly POWERFUL SCANNING - Built-in document scanner using your camera - Edit and filter scanned documents before printing - Share or save scans as PDF files - Fast, accurate scanning with auto-edge detection PDF TOOLS - Merge multiple PDF files into one document - Convert photos and images to PDF format - Print or share your created PDFs instantly QR CODE GENERATOR - Create QR codes from text, URLs, or WiFi credentials - Print QR codes directly or save to your photo library - Perfect for business cards, events, and sharing ID PHOTO MAKER - Print standard ID photos on A4 paper - Support for 1-inch, 2-inch, US Passport, EU Passport, and Visa sizes - Automatic grid layout for maximum photos per page - Save money by printing ID photos at home PHOTO EDITOR - Adjust brightness and contrast before printing - Rotate photos in 90-degree increments - Apply black & white filter for professional results - Edit and print in one seamless workflow PRINTABLE TEMPLATES - Lined Paper - perfect for writing - Graph Paper - ideal for math and engineering - Dot Grid - great for bullet journaling - Weekly Planner - organize your week - Monthly Calendar - plan your month - Checklist - stay on top of tasks - Cornell Notes - study more effectively - Music Sheet - compose and practice PRINT HISTORY - Track all your recent print jobs - View print type, date, and details - Quickly reprint previous documents - Manage and clear history as needed MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT - Available in 30 languages including English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Arabic, and more - Switch languages anytime within the app Note: Make sure your iPhone/iPad is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your printer to use all features. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: - Subscribe to Premium for unlimited scanning, premium features, and ad-free experience - Subscriptions auto-renew at the same price and duration unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Payment is charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions can be managed in your Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/simpleprinter/simpleprinter/agreement Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/simpleprinter/simpleprinter/privacy

Screenshots

Printer4 screens
Printer App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Printer at none against Printer App's shown. Printer App's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26). On price, update cadence, 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. Printer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Printer App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Printer ships an update every 7 months, Printer App every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Printer versus Printer App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrinterPrinter App
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS2613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSandya Leelarathne宝锋 吴

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Printer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Access Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$19.991 Year
3 purchases

Printer App

Subscriptions2
  • Printer App - 1 Month$6.991 Month
  • 1 Year Plan$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Printer Pro$14.99

Questions

Is Printer free?
Printer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Printer App free?
Printer App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Printer or Printer App have ads?
Printer App shows ads; Printer does not.
Which is updated more often, Printer or Printer App?
Printer ships an update every 7 months, and Printer App every 5 months. Most recently, Printer was updated on October 12, 2026 and Printer App on October 2, 2026.

Other comparisons