# SharpScan vs Printer app ®

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SharpScan | Printer app ® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharpscan-pdf-scanner-plus-ocr/id669911832/reviews) | **[4.1 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app/id1541008027/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **9.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.2% of reviews** | 12.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#45** |
| Size | 39 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixelnetica](https://appshunter.io/developer/590359944) | [SMM service, s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503472689) |

## What reviewers say

### SharpScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharpscan-pdf-scanner-plus-ocr/id669911832)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Watermarks and Advertisement | $0.99 | one-time |
| Recognize & share text in 50+ languages (OCR) | $2.99 | one-time |


### Printer app ®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app/id1541008027)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photo Editor - 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Promo | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Starter | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week - 7 Days | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month - 7 Days | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Special | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Plan - Printer App | $14.99 | per month |
| Photo Editor - 1 Year | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plan - Printer App | $59.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plan - 3 Days | $69.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plan - 50% | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- ⚡️ Convenient printing from mobile
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 💻 Works well with iPhone/iPad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some printers
- 🤯 Misleading about free features

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*