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 is the ideal solution for printing images and PDF files directly from your iOS device to ESC/POS thermal printers via Bluetooth or network (LAN). With an intuitive interface and powerful features, it transforms your iPhone or iPad into a portable printing tool. Key Features: β€’ Broad compatibility: Works with Elgin, Bematech, Epson, Zjiang, and many other ESC/POS printers. β€’ Direct image printing (PNG, JPG): Ideal for receipts with QR Codes, labels, graphics, and more. β€’ PDF printing with auto-adjust: Converts your PDF to the optimal thermal printing format automatically. β€’ Image filters and effects: Apply Mono, Dots, or Sobel filters to improve contrast and sharpness. β€’ Smart printer detection: Automatically finds Bluetooth and LAN printers β€” no advanced setup required. β€’ Supports 58mm and 80mm paper widths.

About

Printa

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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 device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). Printa's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 8 months). 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 8 months, Printa every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 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 8 monthsEvery 4 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size29 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 8 months, and Printa every 4 months. Most recently, BR RawPrinter was updated on September 18, 2026 and Printa on September 21, 2026.

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