Comparison

PrintStream vs PING

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

Head to head
About

PrintStream

Features
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Transform your iPhone or iPad into a smart printing station! PrintStream lets you to scan, edit, and print documents, photos, and web pages directly from your device to any supported wireless printer. Whether you need to print a last-minute contract, a cherished memory from your gallery, or a quick note, PrintStream makes wireless printing seamless and fast. KEY FEATURES: Universal Printer Support Connect and print wirelessly to printers found on your Wi-Fi network. Compatible with most major printer brands supporting wireless printing protocols. Smart Document Scanner Use your camera to scan documents, receipts, and ID cards in high quality. The app automatically detects borders to ensure your scans look professional before printing. Print from Gallery Select photos directly from your Photos app and print them instantly. Perfect for preserving memories or creating physical copies of your favorite shots. Web & URL Printing Found an article or recipe online? Simply paste the Web URL or browse within the app to print web pages instantly without the clutter. Create & Print Notes Type up checklists, memos, or ideas using the built-in note creator and print them out with a single tap. Advanced Photo Editor Make sure your prints look perfect. Use the powerful editing suite to: Crop images to the perfect size. Apply Filters to enhance text or photos. Rotate and adjust orientation. Preview everything on the dedicated Print Preview screen. Smart File Management Stay organized with a user-friendly file manager: History: Access all your previously scanned and printed documents in the Files section. Favorites: Mark important docs for quick access. Disclaimer: This app requires a compatible wireless printer connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your iOS device. Download PrintStream Pro today and experience the convenience of smart mobile printing! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PING

Features
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PING turns important events, monitors, scripts, and automations into rich notifications on your devices. It supports actionable alerts, links, replies, images, callback actions, and Live Activities so ongoing updates can stay visible on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. SEND NOTIFICATIONS - Personal notification endpoint for your devices - Rich push notifications with titles, subtitles, images, and actions, including callbacks and text replies - Urgent alerts break through Focus modes with Time Sensitive notifications LIVE ACTIVITIES - Keep track of long-running processes right from your Lock Screen - Display progress and status updates in your Dynamic Island QUICK & EASY - No login, no dashboard, just one endpoint for all your notifications - Fully documented API with sample payloads PRIVACY PING takes your privacy seriously. Your notifications are saved only on your device, and nowhere else.

Screenshots

PrintStream4 screens
PING3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PING at none against PrintStream's 3. PING also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). PrintStream's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. PrintStream sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. PING asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrintStream ships an update fortnightly, PING every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
PrintStream versus PING: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrintStreamPING
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size51 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEMRE KOTUNRoy Tay

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PrintStream

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium Access$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium Access$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$9.99
None

PING

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PrintStream free?
PrintStream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PING free?
PING is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PrintStream or PING have ads?
Neither PrintStream nor PING shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PrintStream or PING?
PrintStream ships an update fortnightly, and PING every 2 days. Most recently, PrintStream was updated on October 12, 2026 and PING on October 2, 2026.

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