# Raster vs Poster Printing

The clearest difference is rating: Poster Printing at 4.5 against Raster's 3.8. Poster Printing also leads on ratings volume (421 vs 46). Raster's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Raster sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Poster Printing sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Poster Printing holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Poster Printing has 421 ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Raster's written reviews are positive against 45% of Poster Printing's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Raster | Poster Printing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raster-make-your-posters/id824702322/reviews) | **[4.5 (421 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poster-printing/id1565582111/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 46 | **421** |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | **44.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 245 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pierre Cossard](https://appshunter.io/developer/824702325) | [Vitalij Schaefer](https://appshunter.io/developer/393749449) |

## What reviewers say

### Raster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raster-make-your-posters/id824702322)

Easily create large posters from your own photos using a standard printer. Select an image, choose paper size, adjust settings, and print a PDF file. Offers four distinct styles for unique poster designs.

**Highlights:** Create oversized posters, Use own images, Print via PDF, Four poster styles (Grid, Interlaced, Radial, Photo), Easy to use interface

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro upgrade | Free | one-time |
| Raster PRO | $5.99 | one-time |


### Poster Printing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poster-printing/id1565582111)

Turn any image into a large poster by dividing it into multiple printable pages. Features include automatic rotation for better paper fit and guide lines for easy cutting and assembly. Customize page numbering and unlock larger poster sizes and ad-free experience through in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Divide images into multiple pages for large printing, Automatic image rotation for optimal paper fit, Cutting guide lines for easy assembly, Optional page numbering, Adjustable poster size limits, Ad removal option

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $17.99 | one-time |
| Extended Poster Size | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Great for artists and tracing
- 🖼️ Enables larger drawings/paintings
- 👍 Easy to use once familiar
- 💡 Useful for creating sewing patterns
- 🚀 Quick download and print

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive for full functionality
- 💸 Multiple in-app purchases
- 💸 Ads interrupt printing
- 🐛 App crashes during printing
- 🐛 Printing errors/cancellations

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during printing
- Printing is cancelled mid-process
- App sends incorrect commands to printer
- Prints are smaller than specified size
- App shuts down and cancels printing

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads permanently with a single purchase
- Clearer pricing structure
- More intuitive size adjustment
- Support for standard paper sizes
- Color printing presets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Raster free?

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

### Is Poster Printing free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Raster or Poster Printing?

Poster Printing is rated higher. Raster averages 3.8 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Poster Printing averages 4.5 from 421 ratings.

### Do Raster or Poster Printing have ads?

Both Raster and Poster Printing show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Raster or Poster Printing?

Raster ships an update every 3 months, and Poster Printing every 3 months. Most recently, Raster was updated on October 23, 2026 and Poster Printing on October 25, 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.*