Comparison

BR RawPrinter vs Printa

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

Head to head
About

BR RawPrinter

Features
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BR RawPrinter lets you print images, PDFs, and raw ESC/POS files directly from your iPhone or iPad to compatible thermal printers via Bluetooth or network (Wi-Fi/LAN). With an intuitive interface, customizable print styles, and persistent libraries, it makes everyday thermal printing simple. BR RawPrinter Premium Premium unlocks outbound sharing of images, PDFs, tickets and print files, individually or in batches, and removes ads. Printing and receiving/importing files remain free. Monthly and annual subscriptions offer the same benefits. The annual plan is billed in full once per year. Prices are displayed in your local currency before purchase. No free trial or app login is required. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled before the next renewal. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://datalu.com.br/politica-privacidade/printer.html Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Key Features: β€’ ESC/POS compatibility: Supports compatible printers from Elgin, Bematech, Epson, Zjiang, GOOJPRT, and other brands. β€’ Image printing: Print PNG and JPG images, including receipts, QR codes, labels, and graphics. β€’ PDF printing: Preview documents, select a print style, and print multiple pages adjusted to your configured paper width. β€’ ESC/POS and Base64 files: Import and print .escpos and .base64 files, with support for Base64 content in compatible .txt files. β€’ Files library: Save received print files, preview supported content, and reprint them whenever needed. β€’ Easy sharing: Receive images, PDFs, and print files through the iOS share menu. β€’ Automatic printing: Automatically print saved content according to your default printer’s settings. For images and PDFs, choose and save your preferred style before printing. β€’ Image filters: Apply Mono, Dots, or Sobel filters to enhance your prints. β€’ Printer discovery: Find compatible Bluetooth and network printers. β€’ Paper and cutting settings: Supports 58mm and 80mm paper widths, with configurable paper feeding and cutting on supported printers. β€’ Organized libraries: Keep images, PDFs, and print files available between sessions, with the newest items displayed first. Compatibility depends on the printer model, connection method, and supported ESC/POS commands.

About

Printa

Features
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Printa is a nifty iOS app for printing photos and PDF files with compact Bluetooth thermal printers, including many mini thermal printers, cat printers, and affordable portable models. Import a photo or PDF, adjust the print options, and print directly from the app. You can also print from other apps using the iOS share menu, thanks to Printa’s integrated share extension. Printa is made for straightforward printing with practical controls. The app can automatically reconnect to your printer and includes useful options to tune the final result before printing. Features: β€’ Print photos and PDF files β€’ Import files directly into the app β€’ Print from other apps using the share extension β€’ Auto reconnect to previously used printers β€’ Support for compact bluetooth thermal printers β€’ Support for cat-style thermal printers β€’ Multiple dithering styles β€’ Adjustable threshold β€’ Brightness and contrast controls β€’ Scaling options β€’ Additional print settings for better output β€’ Simple interface focused on direct printing Supported printer families include: β€’ M series: M01, M08F, M832, M836 β€’ P series: P1, P2, P3, P3S, P4, P5, P6, P7, P7H, P10, P100, P100S β€’ MP series: MP100/100S, MP200/200S, MP220/220S, MP300/300S β€’ LP series: LP100, LP100S, LP220, LP220S β€’ X series: X1, X2, X2H, X5, X6, X7, X8, X9, X16, X100, X101H, X102, X103H β€’ D series: D1, D100, D2 β€’ T series: T02, T02E β€’ Q series: Q302, Q580 β€’ K06 family β€’ V5X family β€’ Cat printers Printa gives you a direct way to print from your iPhone to small thermal printers, with the options needed to make photos, documents, and quick prints look better on black-and-white thermal paper.

Screenshots

BR RawPrinter3 screens
Printa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BR RawPrinter at Free against Printa's $0.99. BR RawPrinter also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Printa's advantage is chart position (#188 vs unranked). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

BR RawPrinter is free to download; Printa costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BR RawPrinter ships an update every 3 days, Printa every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences Β· 2 level
BR RawPrinter versus Printa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBR RawPrinterPrinta
PriceFree β€” better$0.99
Update frequencyEvery 3 days β€” betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Best chart rankβ€”#188 β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size84 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel SchneiderMarco Petrucci

In-app purchases

None

BR RawPrinter

No in-app purchases

None

Printa

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BR RawPrinter free?
BR RawPrinter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Printa free?
Printa costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do BR RawPrinter or Printa have ads?
Neither BR RawPrinter nor Printa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BR RawPrinter or Printa?
BR RawPrinter ships an update every 3 days, and Printa every 4 months. Most recently, BR RawPrinter was updated on October 22, 2026 and Printa on October 11, 2026.

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