Comparison

Remote Print vs Blank Black Screen

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

Head to head
About

Remote Print

Print and scan documents, photos, and web pages directly from your iPhone or iPad to any Wi-Fi printer. No computer is needed for quick, reliable wireless printing and high-quality PDF scanning.

Highlights
  • Print PDF documents
  • Print photos from Camera Roll
  • Print web pages
  • Scan documents to PDF
  • Manage scanned files
  • Wi-Fi printer support
  • One-tap connection
Features
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Print and scan instantly from your iPhone or iPad to any Wi-Fi enabled printer. No computer required. Perfect for home, school, or office. Key Features: • Print PDF documents with ease • Print photos directly from your Camera Roll • Print web pages straight from Safari • Scan documents to high-quality PDF • Organize and manage scanned or saved files • Supports a wide range of Wi-Fi printers • Easy one-tap connection, no setup required • Preview and manage print jobs before sending • Reliable and fast wireless printing Who is it for? Whether you need to scan and print study materials, travel tickets, business reports, or family photos, Remote Print makes it effortless. Save time, reduce hassle, and enjoy professional-quality results directly from your iPhone or iPad. Upgrade Options: Some advanced features are only available with an active subscription or one-time purchase. The free version provides limited use of basic printing and scanning functions. Privacy & Terms: Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/gia-quang-phat-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by any printer manufacturers. Brand names used in screenshots are for compatibility demonstration only.

About

Blank Black Screen

Enjoy videos without interruptions and save battery life. This app allows you to play videos and music with the screen locked, perfect for pocket use. Customize your viewing experience with a dimmable screen and adjustable clock.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free full-screen viewing
  • Power-saving screen dimming
  • Customizable clock display
  • Quick start and exit
  • Automatic settings memory
  • Picture-in-picture support
Features
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Blank Black Screen turns your iPhone or iPad into a true black screen that stays on. Use it to rest your eyes, keep a video playing in the dark, or as a calm clock on your nightstand. TWO MODES, ONE TAP • Black: a dark screen for video, Picture in Picture or just resting your eyes. • Nightstand: a large, dim clock that keeps the screen on all night. Keep it charging. Swipe up on the dark screen to switch between them. ON THE BLACK SCREEN • Swipe left or right to dim the screen • Swipe down to exit • Drag the clock to move it, or hide it • Clock color: white, amber or red (red and amber are easier on the eyes at night) • Full screen hides the status bar and home indicator • The clock shifts slightly now and then to protect the display On OLED iPhones and iPads black pixels are switched off, so the black screen uses very little power. LOCK OUT ACCIDENTAL TAPS Turn on Screen lock and a lock icon appears. When locked, touches are ignored until you tap the lock a few times in a row. LISTEN WITH THE SCREEN DARK Paste a YouTube link and play the video on the black screen, with the rest of the screen kept dark. Picture in Picture works too, using the button in the video controls. WAKE-UP ALARM AND SUNRISE LIGHT (iOS 26 OR LATER) On iOS 26 or later you can set a wake-up alarm in Nightstand mode. It is a real iOS alarm: it rings even when the app is closed, the phone is locked or on silent. With the sunrise light, the screen slowly glows from red to warm white over the 30 minutes before your alarm. The sunrise light only works while the app is open on screen in Nightstand mode, so keep your phone charging overnight. It is a gentle light, much dimmer than a wake-up lamp. The wake-up alarm and sunrise light are not available on iOS versions earlier than 26. FREE • Black and Nightstand modes • Swipe to dim, movable clock, clock color, full screen • Screen lock • Play a YouTube link, Picture in Picture • Wake-up alarm (iOS 26 or later), with your first sunrise morning free PREMIUM • Sunrise wake-up light every morning (iOS 26 or later) • Remembered brightness: the level you dim to is used every time, or set a fixed brightness. Also in Nightstand. • Custom clock size and clock brightness • Faster unlock of the locked screen • Nothing else on the black screen: no "Blank Black Screen" text and no upgrade prompts Premium is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Premium includes a free trial for new subscribers on the yearly plan where offered. Prices are shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. If a free trial is offered, any unused part of it is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://punnerud.github.io/info_blankscreen/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Remote Print4 screens
Blank Black Screen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Remote Print at 63 against Blank Black Screen's 20. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Remote Print sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Blank Black Screen sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Remote Print against 4.6 for Blank Black Screen. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 20 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Remote Print's written reviews are positive against 50% of Blank Black Screen's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Print ships an update every 4 days, Blank Black Screen every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Remote Print versus Blank Black Screen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote PrintBlank Black Screen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (63 ratings)4.6 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings63 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGIA QUANG PHAT JOINT STOCK COMPANYMorten Punnerud

Customer experience

Remote Print

All ratings43 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%

Blank Black Screen

All ratings19 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Remote Print

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$0.991 Year
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99
3 purchases

Blank Black Screen

Subscriptions2
  • Advanced features monthly$1.491 Month
  • Advanced features yearly14 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-time all advanced features$19.99

Questions

Is Remote Print free?
Remote Print is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blank Black Screen free?
Blank Black Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote Print or Blank Black Screen?
Blank Black Screen is rated higher. Remote Print averages 4.6 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Blank Black Screen averages 4.6 from 20 ratings.
Do Remote Print or Blank Black Screen have ads?
Neither Remote Print nor Blank Black Screen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Print or Blank Black Screen?
Remote Print ships an update every 4 days, and Blank Black Screen every 3 days. Most recently, Remote Print was updated on November 4, 2026 and Blank Black Screen on November 8, 2026.

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