Comparison

PrintStream vs ChirpAlarm

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

ChirpAlarm

Wake up to authentic bird recordings and test your species identification skills to dismiss your alarm. This app helps birders start their day immersed in nature and improve their sound identification abilities.

Highlights
  • Authentic bird sound recordings
  • Species identification quiz to dismiss alarm
  • Customizable species lists
  • Quiz history and statistics
  • Bird information with images and descriptions
  • No ads or subscriptions
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When your alarm fires, you hear a real bird recording sourced from xeno-canto. To dismiss the alarm, you need to identify the species from the provided options. Start your day surrounded by birds, and sharpen your sound ID abilities every day! What's inside Real recordings — every alarm plays an authentic field recording from your list. Your species list — browse and search xeno-canto, preview recordings, and choose which birds wake you up each day. Multiple lists can be managed. Quiz to dismiss — multiple choice to ensure that you're awake, improve your sound ID skills. Stats — your quiz history, so you can track which species you've learned and which ones keep getting you. Bird Info — An image and a short description of the bird will be shown to you before you dismiss the alarm. No ads. No subscription. One purchase. Who it's for Birders who want to start the day with their hobby and improve their sound ID skills. Anyone for whom a blaring alarm is just a bad way to begin.

Screenshots

PrintStream4 screens
ChirpAlarm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChirpAlarm at none against PrintStream's 3. ChirpAlarm also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). PrintStream's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support 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. PrintStream sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. ChirpAlarm asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrintStream ships an update fortnightly, ChirpAlarm daily. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
PrintStream versus ChirpAlarm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrintStreamChirpAlarm
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEMRE KOTUNJonathan Hu

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

ChirpAlarm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PrintStream free?
PrintStream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChirpAlarm free?
ChirpAlarm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PrintStream or ChirpAlarm have ads?
Neither PrintStream nor ChirpAlarm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PrintStream or ChirpAlarm?
PrintStream ships an update fortnightly, and ChirpAlarm daily. Most recently, PrintStream was updated on October 12, 2026 and ChirpAlarm on September 24, 2026.

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