Comparison

Printer App vs Print and Scan Documents

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

Head to head
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
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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

About

Print and Scan Documents

Features
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PRINT AND SCAN FROM YOUR IPHONE & IPAD WITH EASE Easily print documents and photos directly from your iPhone or iPad. This app supports printing a wide range of file types, including PDF, Word DOC, Excel XLS, PowerPoint PPT, JPEG, PNG, BMP, and more. Just select your document or photo, choose your printer, and print instantly. Perfect for anyone needing to print from phone quickly and efficiently. SCAN DOCUMENTS & PHOTOS FOR INSTANT PRINTING Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful scanner. Capture printed documents or photos with your device’s camera and print them directly. Ideal for users looking to scan and print on the go, this feature ensures you never miss a beat. SUPPORTS OVER 5000 PRINTER MODELS This app is compatible with a vast array of AirPrint printers, including popular brands like Brother, Canon, Dell, Epson, HP, Kyocera, Lexmark, RICOH, Samsung, Sharp, and Toshiba. Whether you’re using a printer at home, in the office, or on the go, this app makes it easy to print from your iPhone to any supported printer. DISCLAIMER: We are not affiliated with the mentioned companies in any way. We only developed and tested our App with these devices. Privacy Policy - https://www.umiindigo.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service - https://www.umiindigo.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Printer App4 screens
Print and Scan Documents3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Print and Scan Documents at none against Printer App's shown. Print and Scan Documents also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months). Printer App's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. Printer App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Print and Scan Documents sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Printer App ships an update every 5 months, Print and Scan Documents every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Printer App versus Print and Scan Documents: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrinter AppPrint and Scan Documents
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer宝锋 吴Umi Indigo LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Printer App

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

Print and Scan Documents

One-time1
  • Printer Pro$8.99

Questions

Is Printer App free?
Printer App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Print and Scan Documents free?
Print and Scan Documents is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Printer App or Print and Scan Documents have ads?
Printer App shows ads; Print and Scan Documents does not.
Which is updated more often, Printer App or Print and Scan Documents?
Printer App ships an update every 5 months, and Print and Scan Documents every 10 days. Most recently, Printer App was updated on September 19, 2026 and Print and Scan Documents on September 15, 2026.

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