Comparison

Air 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

Air Printer

Easily print documents and photos directly from your iPhone or iPad. Scan new documents or use existing files, then select from over 5000 compatible printers to print in seconds. Supports a wide range of file types.

Highlights
  • Scan documents and photos
  • Print from iPhone/iPad
  • Supports over 5000 printers
  • Prints various file types (PDF, DOC, JPG, PNG)
  • Integrated scanner
Features
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The App simplifies printing your documents and photos. Scan a new document, choose your printer, and print in just seconds. This app is compatible with over 5000 printers! PRINT FROM IPHONE & IPAD Printing from your iPhone or iPad is a breeze with this app. Simply choose the document or photo from your camera roll that you wish to print, select your printer, and send the print job. You can print a variety of file types, including PDF, Word DOC, Excel XLS, PowerPoint PPT, Photoshop PSD, JPEG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, GIF, and more. SCAN DOCUMENTS & PHOTOS The app also features an integrated scanner for printing already existing documents or photos. Just tap on "scan," capture the document or photo with your camera, and then print the scanned result. PRINTER COMPATIBILITY The Printer App: Print & Scan PDF supports over 5000 printer models. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12epOYBeOjqXJxNzI3tEpaaKzzDG9SA_cJwUaXr_N1CA/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M_L9cTVEiapteNAttz-X7NCP_J2es7CgmaXPIlDMYwg/edit?usp=sharing

About

Printer App

Turn your iPhone into a versatile printing and scanning hub. Print photos, web pages, documents, and more directly to your AirPrint printer. Scan physical documents, edit them, and print or share them with ease.

Highlights
  • Print photos, web pages, and emails
  • Print from iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox
  • Support for over 30 file types
  • Built-in document scanner
  • Edit and print scanned documents
  • Customizable print options
Features
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Printer App: All-in-One transforms your iPhone into a powerful printing tool. Access your files from your iPhone or iCloud and print directly to your AirPrint-enabled printer. Documents Printing: - Any photos from your Gallery. - Any web pages, emails, and attachments. - Any information from your Clipboard. - Any text or notes directly from the app’s notepad. - Specific contacts or full Contact List. - Type, paste, or import notes and print them instantly with the built-in WhiteBoard. - iCloud, Google Drive, and Dropbox support. - Over 30 file types supported, including: PDF, DOC, XLS, and PPT. - Printer connection guides. Document Scanning: - Scan documents with the built-in scanner. - Edit, add filters, and print scanned documents instantly. - Share or print scanned documents. Advanced Print Options: - Customize your prints with options. - Switch effortlessly between color and black & white printing. COMPATIBILITY: Printer App: All-in-One supports most printer models, including HP, Brother, Canon, Dell, Epson, Lanier, Xerox, Aurora, Lexmark, Panasonic, RICOH, Toshiba, and more. Just select a document, customize the print settings, and print your document in a matter of seconds! – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (After free trial period if offered). – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Privacy: https://tongwei202410.link/pp/6723864319 Terms: https://tongwei202410.link/tou/6723864319

Screenshots

Air Printer4 screens
Printer App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Printer App at 4.2 against Air Printer's 3.7. Printer App also leads on ratings volume (118 vs 14). Air Printer's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Air Printer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Printer App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. 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, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Printer App has 118 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Air Printer ships an update daily, Printer App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Air Printer versus Printer App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAir PrinterPrinter App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (14 ratings)4.2 (118 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings14118 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB83 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAnatolio Bombara玉 赵

Customer experience

Air Printer

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Printer App

All ratings97 ratings
Positive78.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative17.5%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative82.1%

Bugs and requests

Air Printer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Printer App

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App doesn't work with printer
  • Cannot print from iPhone
  • Printer finds nothing
  • No formatting options
  • Cut-off letters during printing
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  • Marked text only considered once

Requested features

6 requests
  • Clear indication of subscription costs
  • Option to cancel subscription easily
  • Refund for unauthorized charges
  • Improved printer compatibility
  • Better formatting options
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  • Clearer instructions for connecting Wi-Fi and printer

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Air Printer

Subscriptions1
  • Full Access (1 week)3 Days trial$6.997 Days
5 purchases

Printer App

Subscriptions4
  • VIP Membership$9.997 Days
  • VIP membership3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • VIP membership$39.991 Year
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  • VIP Membership$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • VIP Membership$59.99

Questions

Is Air Printer free?
Air 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.
Which has better reviews, Air Printer or Printer App?
Printer App is rated higher. Air Printer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Printer App averages 4.2 from 118 ratings.
Do Air Printer or Printer App have ads?
Neither Air Printer nor Printer App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Air Printer or Printer App?
Air Printer ships an update daily, and Printer App every 2 months. Most recently, Air Printer was updated on October 31, 2026 and Printer App on October 30, 2026.

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