# Mobile Print vs Bookrest

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bookrest at every 3 days against Mobile Print's every 4 weeks. Bookrest also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobile Print sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Bookrest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mobile Print ships an update every 4 weeks, Bookrest every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile Print | Bookrest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 23 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Etienne Pers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872476582) | [souma kaneko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896695718) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile Print

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-print-smart-printing/id6758352375)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a portable printer and scanner. Easily print photos, documents, and PDFs directly from your device. Includes a built-in scanner with editing tools for quick document management.

**Highlights:** Print photos and documents, Built-in document scanner, Edit and clean scans, Create and print notes, Supports AirPrint-enabled printers, Local data processing for privacy

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Printer Premium - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |


### Bookrest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookrest-visual-bookmarks/id6769874184)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bookrest Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Bookrest Pro (Lifetime) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile Print free?

Mobile Print is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bookrest free?

Bookrest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Mobile Print or Bookrest have ads?

Neither Mobile Print nor Bookrest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mobile Print or Bookrest?

Mobile Print ships an update every 4 weeks, and Bookrest every 3 days. Most recently, Mobile Print was updated on October 18, 2026 and Bookrest on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*