Comparison

Scannerly vs PrintStream

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

Head to head
About

Scannerly

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a fast, reliable document scanner. Scannerly captures crisp scans in seconds, lets you edit, sign, and export as PDF or JPG, and uses OCR to convert images to searchable text. Perfect for receipts, contracts, notes, IDs, whiteboards β€” anything you need to save or share. Why Scannerly? One-tap scan – automatic edge detection & perspective fix Crystal-clear results – smart enhance, shadow removal, color/B&W Batch mode – scan multi-page documents, reorder, merge, or split Edit tools – crop, rotate, annotate OCR (text recognition) – copy, search, or export text from scans E-signature – sign documents securely and send in seconds Export – PDF/JPG formats Share anywhere – Mail, Messages, Drive, iCloud, Dropbox & more Works offline – scans are saved locally; share when you’re ready Scannerly β€” from capture to signed PDF in minutes. Clarity, speed, and control in one app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PrintStream

Features
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Transform your iPhone or iPad into a smart printing station! PrintStream lets you to scan, edit, and print documents, photos, and web pages directly from your device to any supported wireless printer. Whether you need to print a last-minute contract, a cherished memory from your gallery, or a quick note, PrintStream makes wireless printing seamless and fast. KEY FEATURES: Universal Printer Support Connect and print wirelessly to printers found on your Wi-Fi network. Compatible with most major printer brands supporting wireless printing protocols. Smart Document Scanner Use your camera to scan documents, receipts, and ID cards in high quality. The app automatically detects borders to ensure your scans look professional before printing. Print from Gallery Select photos directly from your Photos app and print them instantly. Perfect for preserving memories or creating physical copies of your favorite shots. Web & URL Printing Found an article or recipe online? Simply paste the Web URL or browse within the app to print web pages instantly without the clutter. Create & Print Notes Type up checklists, memos, or ideas using the built-in note creator and print them out with a single tap. Advanced Photo Editor Make sure your prints look perfect. Use the powerful editing suite to: Crop images to the perfect size. Apply Filters to enhance text or photos. Rotate and adjust orientation. Preview everything on the dedicated Print Preview screen. Smart File Management Stay organized with a user-friendly file manager: History: Access all your previously scanned and printed documents in the Files section. Favorites: Mark important docs for quick access. Disclaimer: This app requires a compatible wireless printer connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your iOS device. Download PrintStream Pro today and experience the convenience of smart mobile printing! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Scannerly4 screens
PrintStream4 screens

Verdict

The call

Scannerly and PrintStream are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Scannerly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and PrintStream sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Scannerly versus PrintStream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScannerlyPrintStream
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size75 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEAST FUSION FZCOEMRE KOTUN

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Scannerly

Subscriptions2
  • 1-Month Full Access$7.991 Month
  • 7-Day Full Access7 Days trial$9.997 Days
3 purchases

PrintStream

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium Access$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium Access$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$9.99

Questions

Is Scannerly free?
Scannerly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PrintStream free?
PrintStream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scannerly or PrintStream have ads?
Neither Scannerly nor PrintStream shows ads.

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