Comparison

Printa vs PhoSwift

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

Head to head
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: • Print photos and PDF files • Import files directly into the app • Print from other apps using the share extension • Auto reconnect to previously used printers • Support for compact bluetooth thermal printers • Support for cat-style thermal printers • Multiple dithering styles • Adjustable threshold • Brightness and contrast controls • Scaling options • Additional print settings for better output • Simple interface focused on direct printing Supported printer families include: • M series: M01, M08F, M832, M836 • P series: P1, P2, P3, P3S, P4, P5, P6, P7, P7H, P10, P100, P100S • MP series: MP100/100S, MP200/200S, MP220/220S, MP300/300S • LP series: LP100, LP100S, LP220, LP220S • X series: X1, X2, X2H, X5, X6, X7, X8, X9, X16, X100, X101H, X102, X103H • D series: D1, D100, D2 • T series: T02, T02E • Q series: Q302, Q580 • K06 family • V5X family • 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.

About

PhoSwift

This app allows you to print photos, documents, and AI-generated art from your phone to a portable thermal printer. It also offers a suite of photo editing tools and AI creative features to enhance your images and generate unique artwork.

Highlights
  • Print photos and documents
  • Scan and print paper documents
  • Pro-level photo editing tools
  • AI style filters
  • AI art generator from text
  • Seamless Bluetooth printer connection
Features
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PhoSwift — Your Portable Printer Companion with AI-Powered Photo Studio Print photos, documents, and creative artwork directly from your phone to your portable thermal printer. PhoSwift combines powerful printing with pro-level photo editing and cutting-edge AI creative tools — all in one app. PRINT ANYTHING, ANYWHERE • Photo Printing — Print your favorite photos with one tap • Document Printing — Print PDFs, Word files, and other documents on the go • Scan & Print — Scan paper documents with your camera and print clean copies • Seamless Bluetooth connection to your portable printer POWERFUL PHOTO EDITOR • Crop, rotate, resize, and adjust brightness, contrast, and saturation • Retouch and enhance photos with professional tools • Create stunning collages — combine multiple photos into beautiful layouts • Save edited photos directly to your camera roll AI CREATIVE TOOLS • AI Filters — Transform your photos with 20+ artistic AI style presets • AI Art Generator — Turn text descriptions into unique artwork • Use AI creations for printing or save them to your album DESIGNED FOR YOUR PRINTER • Works with portable Bluetooth thermal printers • Supports multiple paper sizes and formats • Clean, intuitive interface — no learning curve • Regular updates with new AI styles, templates, and features Whether you're printing a shipping label, a study note, a cherished photo, or your latest AI masterpiece — PhoSwift makes it fast, easy, and fun. Download PhoSwift free today and turn your ideas into prints.

Screenshots

Printa4 screens
PhoSwift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PhoSwift at Free against Printa's $0.99. PhoSwift also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Printa's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads 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

PhoSwift is free to download; Printa costs $0.99 up front. PhoSwift sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Printa asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Printa ships an update every 4 months, PhoSwift every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Printa versus PhoSwift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrintaPhoSwift
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB116 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMarco PetrucciShenzhen Tulingzhike Operation Management Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Printa

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PhoSwift

Subscriptions2
  • PremiumMonthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • PremiumYearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Printa free?
Printa costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PhoSwift free?
PhoSwift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Printa or PhoSwift have ads?
Neither Printa nor PhoSwift shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Printa or PhoSwift?
Printa ships an update every 4 months, and PhoSwift every 3 days. Most recently, Printa was updated on September 21, 2026 and PhoSwift on September 13, 2026.

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