Comparison

SharpScan 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

SharpScan

Transform your phone into a high-speed document scanner. Quickly capture multi-page documents, recognize text in over 50 languages, and share clean, professional-looking PDFs. Optimize document size and quality with advanced image processing.

Highlights
  • High-speed multi-page scanning
  • OCR text recognition (50+ languages)
  • Automatic document boundary detection
  • Smart cropping and perspective correction
  • Tiny PDF generation with lossless compression
  • Camera stabilization for sharp images
  • Non-destructive image editing
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a jet Fast multi-page document scanner with SharpScan! Recognize and Share text in Images on 50+ languages (OCR)*. *For text layer sharing an additional in-app purchase required. ***** My requirement was simple: make a picture of a document look like it was scanned and then email that document. This app did that very easily. There was no learning curve at all and the end product was clean and professional looking. (DrDaveVA) ***** I needed to get good pics of documents and receipts. I tried 8 or 9 of the so-called "top scanner apps" and the were all mediocre at best. I usually have trouble keeping the iPad steady for detailed receipts and this has great stabilization. It also captures really well in lower light. Super easy to send to cloud storage (box, Dropbox and other I think). That part is so much faster and simpler than other apps. (Bookstore_Annie) Perfect companion for busy users, SharpScan automatically produces small, clear, and legible standard PDF documents from any photos at a very high speed. Share documents as a tiny Black & White PDF. Convert them to Color, Grey or Original anytime with no pixel loss. Are you on the go and urgently need to send an expenses receipt, business card, presentation slide, or any other document to colleagues? SharpScan offers a perfect solution to your problem. Check it out! WHAT MAKES SHARPSCAN UNIQUE ◆ MADE WITH SPEED AND QUALITY IN MIND Perfect combination of image processing Speed and Quality - takes less than 3 seconds from the image shot to a ready-to-use document without any annoying manual adjustments. ◆ SMART CROP Fully automatic document boundary detection, cropping, and perspective correction without manual interaction. Of course manual adjustments are also possible. ◆ SIZE DOES MATTER True Black & White image processing to produce tiny documents with lossless compression. Compare to ordinary JPEG: ~20x smaller with no pixel lost for compression. Can scarcely be overestimated in case of a slow or expensive network connection. ◆ PRO CAMERA Enable Camera Stabilization to get sharpest documents you can. Use Touch Focus and Exposure to shoot crystal clear photos. ◆ MAGIC COLOR Content oriented adaptive Color processing profile automatically generates perfect documents. ◆ SAFETY ASSURANCE Feel free to experiment with your documents - with Non-Destructive image editing you can always revert to the original image. You can share a document as a tiny Black & White PDF and then convert it to Color, Grey or Original with no pixel loss. ◆ EVERY PIXEL COUNTS Highest image enhancement quality - get rid of noise, shadows, distortions, and other shooting artifacts at full resolution. Special mode for strong shadows processing - every detail will be revealed. ◆ PDF POWER Create industry standard PDF documents. - Manage document and pages: Move, Copy, and Merge. - Protect documents with passwords. - Automatic page size and orientation detection. - Custom page sizes including flexible (like long receipts). ◆ NO MORE MANUAL WORK Image processing and enhancement in full auto - no tedious manual adjustments necessary. ◆ WORKING WITH LARGE VOLUMES Harness the speed and convenience of Batch processing to scan and manage multi-page documents on the go. ◆ SHARING WITH EASE Share documents as PDF, image or text files on the go. Free version has advertisement, scanned documents generated with watermark. Don’t hesitate to contact us at any time and send your suggestions or questions to our support team www.pixelnetica.com/support.html We’ll do our best to answer to your questions as soon as possible. TWITTER: @Pixelnetica FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/Pixelnetica YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/Pixelnetica

About

Printer app ®

This app allows you to print documents and photos directly from your iOS device. It supports various file formats and sources, including cloud storage and web pages. Features include document editing, photo editing, and secure local storage for printed files.

Highlights
  • Print from photo gallery, iCloud, and web pages
  • Supports PDF, XSL, DOCX, and more
  • Secure local file storage
  • Smart text editor for document creation
  • Photo editor with rich editing tools
  • AirPrint compatibility
Features
Currently charting
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Introducing our Printer app - the perfect solution for anyone who needs to print documents on the go. Our app offers a range of features that allow you to easily print your documents from various sources, making it the ultimate printing tool for iOS users. Our app lets you print documents directly from your photo gallery, iCloud files, and even full-size web pages. You can also print contact information on A4 paper, making it easier to keep your contacts organized. What's more, our app supports a wide range of document formats, including PDF, XSL, DOCX, and more, so you can print virtually any document you need. All files that are printed are stored locally in our secure storage, ensuring your documents are safe and accessible at all times. You can filter your documents and see them in either grid or list mode, making it easy to find the document you need. In addition to these features, our app also lets you create text documents with our smart text editor tools, and print them using AirPrint. We also offer a big photo editor module with rich photo editor tools, allowing you to import photos, edit them, and print them with ease. With our Printer app, you'll have everything you need to print your documents quickly and easily, no matter where you are. So why wait? Download our app today and start printing your documents hassle-free! Privacy policy: https://www.team2swift.com/privacy-printerapp/ Terms of service: https://www.team2swift.com/terms-printer/ For any questions or requests, please use our customer support form at: https://www.team2swift.com/

Screenshots

SharpScan4 screens
Printer app ®4 screens

Verdict

The call

SharpScan and Printer app ® both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of SharpScan's written reviews are positive against 13% of Printer app ®'s. SharpScan also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Printer app ®'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (9.6K vs 16). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SharpScan sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Printer app ® sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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, 4.1 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Printer app ® has 9.6K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of SharpScan's written reviews are positive against 13% of Printer app ®'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SharpScan ships an update every 3 months, Printer app ® every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
SharpScan versus Printer app ®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSharpScanPrinter app ®
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (16 ratings)4.1 (9.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.2% of reviews — better12.6% of reviews
Number of ratings169.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#46 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPixelneticaSMM service, s.r.o.

Customer experience

SharpScan

All ratings16 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews210 reviews
Positive66.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative29.5%

Printer app ®

All ratings9,640 ratings
Positive76.8%
Neutral3.6%
Negative19.5%
Written reviews603 reviews
Positive12.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative85.2%

Bugs and requests

SharpScan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Printer app ®

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when trying to share/print
  • Unable to connect to printer
  • Subscription issues and inability to cancel

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to print without subscription
  • Option to purchase app outright instead of subscription
  • Better customer support and communication

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SharpScan

One-time2
  • Remove Watermarks and Advertisement$0.99
  • Recognize & share text in 50+ languages (OCR)$2.99
13 purchases

Printer app ®

Subscriptions13
  • Photo Editor - 1 Month3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • 1 Month Promo$7.991 Month
  • 1 Week Starter$7.997 Days
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  • 1 Week - 7 Days7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • 1 Week Plan3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • 1 Month - 7 Days7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • 1 Month Special1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • 1 Month Plan - Printer App$14.991 Month
  • Photo Editor - 1 Year3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • 1 Year Plan - Printer App$59.991 Year
  • 1 Year Plan$69.991 Year
  • 1 Year Plan - 3 Days3 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • 1 Year Plan - 50%1 Year trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is SharpScan free?
SharpScan 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, SharpScan or Printer app ®?
Printer app ® is rated higher. SharpScan averages 3.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Printer app ® averages 4.1 from 9.6K ratings.
Do SharpScan or Printer app ® have ads?
Neither SharpScan nor Printer app ® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SharpScan or Printer app ®?
SharpScan ships an update every 3 months, and Printer app ® every 2 weeks. Most recently, SharpScan was updated on August 16, 2026 and Printer app ® on September 28, 2026.

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