Comparison

VM Printer vs Universal Printer & Scanner

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

Head to head
About

VM Printer

This app bridges your web-based visitor management system to local network printers. It allows seamless printing of visitor badges and tardy labels to AirPrint or specific Brother QL-series printers.

Highlights
  • Web-based printing from browser
  • Supports AirPrint printers
  • Direct IP connection for Brother QL-series
  • Save multiple printer configurations
  • Guided printer setup
  • Test print functionality
Features
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Seamlessly print visitor badges and tardy labels from your web-based CENTEGIX Classic Visitor Management system directly to your local network printers. Our app acts as a bridge, enabling your browser to communicate with both AirPrint-compatible printers and specific Brother QL-series label printers via direct IP connection. Key Features: • Web-Based Printing: Initiate print jobs directly from your browser using a custom URL. The app automatically handles the request and sends it to the designated printer. • Versatile Printer Support: Connect to any AirPrint-enabled printer or configure a direct connection to Brother QL-series printers on your network. • Multiple Configurations: Save and manage multiple printer setups, each with a specific name and paper size, perfect for different stations or functions. • Guided Setup: Follow simple on-screen instructions to discover and add printers to the app. • Test Functionality: Perform a test print at any time to ensure your configuration is working correctly.

About

Universal Printer & Scanner

Features
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Smart Printer: Print & Scan Print to Any Printer + Scan Print anything from your iPhone or iPad — to almost any printer. Universal Smart Printer connects to AirPrint AND older Wi-Fi / office printers that other apps can't reach, shows you live ink levels, and confirms that every job actually printed. Works with thousands of printer models — plus AirPrint, Wi-Fi and non-AirPrint network/office printers. Key Features: - Works with ANY printer: AirPrint, Wi-Fi, and non-AirPrint network/office printers - Finds printers automatically on your network — no complicated setup - Live ink levels & status: low ink, out of paper, cover open, done - Real print confirmation — know it printed, not just "sent" - Scan to PDF with your camera - Print from Photos, Files, Google Drive, or any app via the Share Sheet - Print documents, PDFs and photos with size, orientation and quality options Your first print is free — try it with no forced signup. Subscription Plans (Smart Printer Pro) Unlock unlimited printing and scanning: - Monthly Pro — $9.99/month, auto-renews monthly. - Yearly Pro — $39.99/year, includes a 3-day free trial for new users, renews annually. Important Information About Subscriptions: - Payment is charged to your Apple Account upon confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period, at the same rate. - You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal anytime in your App Store Account Settings. For more details, read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. https://alcheclub.co/terms-of-use/ https://alcheclub.co/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

VM Printer4 screens
Universal Printer & Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VM Printer at none against Universal Printer & Scanner's 4. VM Printer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement 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. Universal Printer & Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. VM Printer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
VM Printer versus Universal Printer & Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVM PrinterUniversal Printer & Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB22 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer34ED LLCHoan Nguyen

In-app purchases

None

VM Printer

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Universal Printer & Scanner

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Pro$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro1 Month trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro$39.991 Year
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  • Yearly Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is VM Printer free?
VM Printer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal Printer & Scanner free?
Universal Printer & Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VM Printer or Universal Printer & Scanner have ads?
Universal Printer & Scanner shows ads; VM Printer does not.

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