# VuPoint Scanner vs Tap & Print

The clearest difference is rating: Tap & Print at 4.2 against VuPoint Scanner's 1.6. Tap & Print also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 11%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 21 months). VuPoint Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tap & Print sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. VuPoint Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tap & Print holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tap & Print has 3.5K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of VuPoint Scanner's written reviews are positive against 52% of Tap & Print's.

VuPoint Scanner ships an update every 21 months, Tap & Print fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VuPoint Scanner | Tap & Print |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vupoint-scanner/id875152223/reviews) | **[4.2 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-and-print-smart-printer-app/id1329476705/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | **52.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#144** |
| Size | 39 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vupoint Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/424918607) | [Smart Mobile Apps FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678259775) |

## What reviewers say

### VuPoint Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vupoint-scanner/id875152223)

Manage files from your scanner directly on your smart device. View scanned documents in real-time, download images, and easily share your files. Archive photos, receipts, and more for convenient access.

**Highlights:** Real-time scanning view, View JPG/PDF files, Download images directly, Save and archive files, Easy file sharing, Browse files easily

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tap & Print

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-and-print-smart-printer-app/id1329476705)

**Currently charting:** #144 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Easily print documents, photos, and PDFs from your mobile device. This app supports thousands of wireless printer models and offers scanning capabilities to digitize and share files quickly. Customize print settings for professional results.

**Highlights:** Print photos, documents, and PDFs, Built-in scanner for digitizing files, Supports over 9,000 wireless printer models, Customizable print settings (size, color, orientation), Cloud integration (iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox), Scan and share instantly

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly plan, first week -80% | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly plan with 3-day trial | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly plan with 30% OFF | $9.99 | per month |
| Weekly plan with 3-day trial | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium 1 Month | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Month | $14.99 | per month |
| One Month Print&Scan Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| One Month with 3-day trial | $14.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Premium | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly plan with -50% OFF | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly plan with -30% OFF | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly plan | $59.99 | per year |
| SPECIAL OFFER - 50% OFF | $89.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast printing
- 💡 Supports multiple file formats
- 👍 Convenient wireless printing
- 👍 Helpful for office work

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with some printers
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy
- 🔍 Limited free functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Printing issues with legal-sized documents
- App crashes when trying to print certain file types

**Requested features**

- Add support for more printer models
- Improve compatibility with older devices
- Provide more customization options
- Offer a one-time purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VuPoint Scanner free?

VuPoint Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tap & Print free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VuPoint Scanner or Tap & Print?

Tap & Print is rated higher. VuPoint Scanner averages 1.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Tap & Print averages 4.2 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do VuPoint Scanner or Tap & Print have ads?

Neither VuPoint Scanner nor Tap & Print shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VuPoint Scanner or Tap & Print?

VuPoint Scanner ships an update every 21 months, and Tap & Print fortnightly. Most recently, VuPoint Scanner was updated on August 15, 2026 and Tap & Print on September 22, 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.*