Canon PRINT vs SnapBridge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Canon PRINT
This app connects to your Canon printer to enable printing and scanning directly from your mobile device. It also offers features like checking ink levels and cloud printing capabilities.
- Printer setup
- Direct printing
- Scanning
- Consumable level check
- Cloud printing
- Printer management
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Canon PRINT is a companion app for your Canon printer. With this app you can set up your printer, and start printing and scanning. It also provides various handy functions such as checking consumable levels, and printing via the cloud. We recommend using Canon PRINT with your Canon printer. Some functions and services may not be available in certain printers, countries or regions and environments. [Supported printers] - Inkjet Printers PIXMA TS series, TR series, MG series, MX series, G series, E series, GM series, PRO series, MP series, iP series, iX series MAXIFY MB series, iB series, GX series, BX series imagePROGRAF PRO, TM, TA, TX, TZ, GP, TC series *Except for some models - Laser Printers imageFORCE series, imagePRESS series, imageRUNNER ADVANCE series, Color imageRUNNER series, imageRUNNER series, Satera series, imageCLASS series, imageCLASS X series, i-SENSYS series, i-SENSYS X series - Compact Photo Printers SELPHY CP900 series, CP910, CP1200, CP1300, CP1500 *CP900 does not support printing in Ad Hoc mode. Please use Infrastructure mode.
SnapBridge
Wirelessly connect your compatible camera to your smart device for automatic photo downloads, remote camera control, and firmware updates. Easily manage and share your captured moments, and enhance your photography workflow.
- Automatic photo downloads
- Remote camera control
- View and download photos from camera
- Pair with up to five cameras
- Upload photos to NIKON IMAGE SPACE
- Firmware update notifications
- Download location data to camera
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Supported Digital Cameras as of October 2026 ZR, Z9, Z8, Z7II, Z7, Z6III, Z6II, Z6, Z5II, Z5IIC, Z5, Zf, Zfc, Z50II, Z50, Z30, D6, D850, D780, D500, D7500, D5600, D3500, D3400, COOLPIX P1100, P1000, P950, A1000, A900, A300, B700, B500, B600, W300, W150, W100, KeyMission 80 The foregoing may include models not available in some regions. Be sure to update the camera firmware to the latest version. Use a computer to download the latest camera firmware from the Nikon Download Center. * According to your camera's model, you can download your camera's firmware via the SnapBridge app. http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/ Principal Features - Once the camera is paired with your smart device, new photos can be downloaded automatically. - Adjust camera settings and take photos. - View the pictures on and download photos from the camera. - Use the app to pair the device with up to five cameras. - You can send images taken with your camera to Nikon Imaging Cloud (Note 1). - View downloaded photos or share them via e-mail or social media. - Add photo info or text to uploaded photos. - Download location data to the camera (Note 2) or set the camera clock to the time reported by the smart device. - Receive notifications of firmware updates for paired cameras. System Requirements iOS17.7, iOS18.7, iOS26.7 iPadOS17.7, iPadOS18.7, iPadOS26.7 iPhone 7 or later, iPad 5th or later, iPad mini 5th or later Bluetooth 4.0 or later There is no guarantee that this app will run on all devices. Notes - Note 1: Upload to Nikon Imaging Cloud requires a Nikon ID. - Note 2: The GPS function runs continuously in the background, increasing the drain on the battery. The drain on the battery can be reduced by choosing power-saving mode. This feature is not recommended for use with devices not equipped with GPS. - If you are unable to download images or connect via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi after pairing, try one or more of the following solutions: - Turn the paired camera off and then on again. - Switch tabs in SnapBridge. - Exit and relaunch SnapBridge. - Users can register for a Nikon ID using this app. - Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi when using this app. - Remote movie recording is not supported on some cameras. - Movies can be downloaded by switching to Wi-Fi and selecting the files manually. - Upload/download of AVI and interlaced movies is not supported. - 4K UHD movies transfer and playback are not supported on some devices. - Remote photography and movie download are available only if the camera has Wi-Fi (some cameras only). - Keep the app displayed in the foreground when downloading images from the camera via Wi-Fi. Download is not available when the app is running in the background. - The app may not perform as expected depending on your environment and network conditions. Using the App For more information, use the app "Help" option.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Canon PRINT at 49% against SnapBridge's 21%. Canon PRINT also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (624K vs 64K). SnapBridge's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Canon PRINT holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canon PRINT has 624K ratings behind it against 64K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Canon PRINT's written reviews are positive against 21% of SnapBridge's.
Canon PRINT ships an update every 3 months, SnapBridge every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.
| Parameter | Canon PRINT | SnapBridge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (624K ratings) — better | 4.4 (64K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 49.5% of reviews — better | 20.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 624K — better | 64K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #19 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 294 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Canon Inc. | NIKON CORPORATION |
Customer experience
Canon PRINT
SnapBridge
User reviews
Canon PRINT
From 624K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient wireless printing
- 💡 Helpful for work-from-home
- 👍 User-friendly
- 👍 Straightforward setup
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable wireless connection
- 🐛 Difficult to set up
- 🐛 Frequent need to reconnect
- 🐛 Lack of black and white printing option
SnapBridge
From 64K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Instant photo transfer
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick connection
- 👍 Convenient remote control
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unreliable connection
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Fails to download RAW images
- 🐛 Slow download speeds
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
Bugs and requests
Canon PRINT
Reported bugs
4 issues- Printer not recognized by app
- Printing fails after app updates
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Unexpected app crashes
Requested features
5 requests- Add black and white printing option
- Improve compatibility with more file types
- Enhance cropping and formatting controls
- Optimize performance for faster printing
- Provide better troubleshooting guidance
SnapBridge
Reported bugs
4 issues- Fails to connect to camera
- Loses connection randomly
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Duplicate photo downloads
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for RAW image download
- Improve connection reliability
- Optimize download speeds
- Enhance user interface and usability
In-app purchases
Canon PRINT
No in-app purchases
SnapBridge
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Canon PRINT free?
Is SnapBridge free?
Which has better reviews, Canon PRINT or SnapBridge?
Do Canon PRINT or SnapBridge have ads?
Which is updated more often, Canon PRINT or SnapBridge?
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