Comparison

Printer vs Air Printer

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

Head to head
About

Printer

Features
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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

Air Printer

Features
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"Printer App Smart: Air Print" is an innovative mobile application designed to enhance your printing experience by seamlessly connecting your iOS device with AirPrint-compatible printers. With its intuitive interface, this app allows users to effortlessly print documents, photos, emails, and web pages directly from their iPhone or iPad without the need for installing additional printer drivers or software. Key features of the app include: Universal Compatibility: Works with any AirPrint-enabled printer, ensuring wide-ranging printer support right out of the box. Easy Setup: Automatically detects printers connected to your Wi-Fi network, making setup a breeze. Versatile Printing Options: Offers a variety of printing options including selecting print quality, color options, paper size, and more to ensure your prints come out just the way you want. Direct Printing from Apps: Enables printing directly from popular apps like Mail, Photos, Safari, and Files, as well as third-party apps that support sharing. Remote Printing: Enables users to print to any AirPrint-compatible printer in the network, even if they are in a different room or on a different floor. Secure & Private: Ensures your documents and photos remain secure during transmission with end-to-end encryption. "Printer App Smart: Air Print" is designed for both individuals and businesses looking to streamline their printing tasks. Whether you're printing a photo album, a business report, or just a boarding pass, this app promises a quick, convenient, and reliable printing solution, right from the palm of your hand. Privacy policy: https://odindevstudio.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of use: https://odindevstudio.wordpress.com/terms/

Screenshots

Printer4 screens
Air Printer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Air Printer at every 2 days against Printer's every 7 months. Air Printer also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26). On price, ads, 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 Air Printer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Printer ships an update every 7 months, Air Printer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Printer versus Air Printer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrinterAir Printer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS2614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSandya LeelarathneBerkay Gurcesme

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Printer

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

Air Printer

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Air Printer$1.997 Days
  • Weekly Air Printer$3.997 Days
  • Air Printer Weekly$4.997 Days
One-time1
  • Unlimited Ad-free Printer App$9.99

Questions

Is Printer free?
Printer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Air Printer free?
Air Printer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Printer or Air Printer have ads?
Neither Printer nor Air Printer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Printer or Air Printer?
Printer ships an update every 7 months, and Air Printer every 2 days. Most recently, Printer was updated on October 12, 2026 and Air Printer on September 9, 2026.

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