Comparison

Hotdots Print vs PrintMate

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

Head to head
About

Hotdots Print

Features
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Users can customize the printing of images, documents, and various novel content by simply connecting to the printer using the software app and quickly printing

About

PrintMate

Features
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PrintMate - Your Portable Printing Assistant PrintMate is a smart editing and printing app designed specifically for thermal printers. With fast Bluetooth connectivity, it allows you to easily print documents, images, and text anytime, anywhere. Whether it's study notes, office files, or social sharing receipts and labels, PrintMate helps you output efficiently, freeing printing from location constraints. Key Features: >> One-touch Bluetooth pairing: Quickly connect to your thermal printer without complex setup—just pair and print.
 >> Multi-functional document editing: Built-in document editor supports text formatting, font adjustments, image insertion, and more, making it easy to create personalized content.
 >> Versatile printing support: Directly print common document formats such as Word, PDF, and PPT, as well as images and plain text, catering to various needs.
 >> High-definition printing: Optimized printing algorithms ensure crisp text and fine details, delivering professional-grade output. >> Preset templates & creative tools: Offers a variety of commonly used templates, along with free drawing and QR code addition, sparking unlimited creativity. Applicable Scenarios: >> For learners: Print handouts, error collections, and study outlines for instant use, boosting learning efficiency.
 >> For office workers: Quickly print contracts, memos, and meeting materials, breaking free from traditional printers.
 >> For lifestyle enthusiasts: Create shopping lists, storage labels, and recipe cards to keep life organized.
 >> For social sharing: Print photos, greetings, and event receipts to capture precious moments anytime. PrintMate makes printing so simple—lightweight, convenient, and powerful. Download now and embark on a new wireless printing experience!

Screenshots

Hotdots Print4 screens
PrintMate3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PrintMate at every 5 weeks against Hotdots Print's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hotdots Print ships an update every 2 months, PrintMate every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and May 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Hotdots Print versus PrintMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHotdots PrintPrintMate
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size210 MB159 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer世列 陈Xiamen Rongta Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Hotdots Print

No in-app purchases

None

PrintMate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hotdots Print free?
Hotdots Print is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PrintMate free?
PrintMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hotdots Print or PrintMate have ads?
Neither Hotdots Print nor PrintMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hotdots Print or PrintMate?
Hotdots Print ships an update every 2 months, and PrintMate every 5 weeks. Most recently, Hotdots Print was updated on September 12, 2026 and PrintMate on May 22, 2026.

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