Comparison

Printa vs TaskPrint | Thermal Printer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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: 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.

About

TaskPrint | Thermal Printer

Features
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TaskPrint: More than just a printing app for thermal printers – it is your personal everyday helper. It features a powerful, canvas-based design interface for free drawing and design, complete with smart guidelines and a snap function. Create texts, import images and PDFs, and generate custom QR and Barcodes for an unlimited range of creative and business prints. Whether you want to significantly boost your personal productivity, bring more structure to your daily life, or print receipts for your small business, TaskPrint connects seamlessly with your ESC/POS and TSPL thermal printers. Structure Your Everyday Life Struggle with organizing your day? TaskPrint is the perfect tool to get thoughts out of your head and onto paper. Print out your daily goals, study plans, or weekly to-dos in the morning. Especially if you struggle with daily structure, the tactile experience of checking off physical tasks on paper is a gamechanger for a more relaxed and focused life. For Business & Retail For small shops, pop-up stores, or home offices, TaskPrint offers a quick and easy way to design and print professional receipts, tickets, and labels wirelessly. Key Features: Universal Compatibility: Connect your Bluetooth or USB thermal printer (ESC/POS & TSPL) in seconds. No Account Required: Start designing and printing instantly – no sign-up or login needed. To-Do Lists & Routines: Create clear checklists for your everyday life, school, or household. Receipts & Tickets: Design and print custom receipts for your customers. Templates & Editor: Use our built-in templates to speed up your workflow. QR Codes & Barcodes: Generate and print codes for products or links instantly. Offline Ready: Print anytime, anywhere – no permanent internet connection required. Take back control of your day, supercharge your productivity, or professionalize your business – all with a simple thermal printer and TaskPrint! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/taskprint/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Printa4 screens
TaskPrint | Thermal Printer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TaskPrint | Thermal Printer at Free against Printa's $0.99. TaskPrint | Thermal Printer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 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 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

TaskPrint | Thermal Printer is free to download; Printa costs $0.99 up front. TaskPrint | Thermal Printer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Printa asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Printa ships an update every 3 months, TaskPrint | Thermal Printer weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences Β· 1 level
Printa versus TaskPrint | Thermal Printer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrintaTaskPrint | Thermal Printer
Price$0.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.615.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarco PetrucciLuca Woronzow

In-app purchases

None

Printa

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TaskPrint | Thermal Printer

Subscriptions2
  • TaskPrint Pro – Monthly$2.991 Month
  • TaskPrint Pro – Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Printa free?
Printa costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TaskPrint | Thermal Printer free?
TaskPrint | Thermal Printer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Printa or TaskPrint | Thermal Printer have ads?
Neither Printa nor TaskPrint | Thermal Printer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Printa or TaskPrint | Thermal Printer?
Printa ships an update every 3 months, and TaskPrint | Thermal Printer weekly. Most recently, Printa was updated on November 12, 2026 and TaskPrint | Thermal Printer on November 10, 2026.

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