Comparison

Print from iPad vs Air Print

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

Head to head
About

Print from iPad

Print documents and images directly from your iPad or iPhone. This app supports any printer, whether connected via WiFi or USB. A simple three-step setup process allows you to start printing quickly.

Highlights
  • Print documents and images
  • Works with any printer
  • WiFi and USB printer support
  • Simple 3-step setup
  • Email to print functionality
Features
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A simple solution for printing from your iPad or iPhone. Print any document or image directly from your iPad. Works with any printer, WiFi or USB. Follow this 3-step simple setup: * Create an account with us to set up your free 10Mb online print queue. * Download our Print From iPad printer spooler for Windows PC at www.PrintFromIPad.com * Print anything from your iPad by emailing it to you@PrintFromIPad.com

About

Air Print

Easily print documents, photos, and PDFs wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad. This app transforms your device into a smart printing station, supporting a wide range of printers and file types. It also includes a built-in scanner to convert physical documents into digital PDFs.

Highlights
  • Wireless printing from iPhone/iPad
  • Print photos, PDFs, and documents
  • Built-in scanner to PDF
  • Supports all major printer brands
  • Print web pages and emails
  • Smart print preview and options
Features
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Smart Printer: Scan Air Print Your all-in-one mobile printing companion Smart Printer: Scan Air Print makes wireless printing easier than ever. Designed to work seamlessly with a wide range of Wi-Fi-enabled printers, this app transforms your iPhone into a smart printing station. Whether you're printing a document for work, scanning paperwork on the go, or printing photos straight from your gallery, everything is possible in just a few taps. Instant Wireless Printing — Connect automatically with any WiFi or AirPrint-enabled printer. Supports All Major Brands — HP, Epson, Canon, Brother & more. Print All File Types — Photos, PDFs, Word, Excel, websites & cloud files. Scan to PDF — Use your phone as a portable scanner. Smart Print Preview — Adjust size, layout, color mode & paper type. Multiple Print Options — Color/Black & White, copies, duplex (if supported). Print From Anywhere — Works at home, office, school & hotels. Document Organizer — Import files from Files, iCloud, Google Drive & Dropbox. What You Can Do with Smart Printer: Print Documents, Files & PDFs Instantly Send files straight from your phone to any wireless printer. Supports PDF, DOC, XLS, PPT, TXT, and other common file types. Air Print with Ease Tap into built-in mobile printing protocols to instantly detect nearby printers connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Compatible with all major printer models. Smart Photo Printing Print images directly from your gallery or camera. Resize, crop, preview, and print high-quality photos in seconds. Built-In Scanner Turn your phone into a portable scanner. Scan receipts, pages, and forms, then save or print as a clean, shareable PDF. Quick Notes & Text Print Write custom notes using the in-app editor or paste important info, then print on the spot. Perfect for memos, labels, or reminders. Print Web Pages & Emails Capture and print from your browser or mail app — ideal for travel tickets, confirmations, and more. Universal Compatibility Works with most smart and wireless printers that support mobile printing — no cables or extra software needed. Advanced Print Options Customize page size, orientation, number of copies, and more. You’re in full control of every print job. All-in-One Print Management Tool A simple yet powerful way to manage all your scanning, printing, and file handling needs — right from your pocket. How It Works: Connect your phone to the same Wi-Fi network as your printer. Open the app and choose your document, photo, or content. Customize settings and tap print. Done! Smart Printer: Scan Air Print is your ideal printing partner — built for those who value speed, simplicity, and smart solutions. Whether you're printing homework, business files, or photo memories, our app gives you full control without the clutter. Need Support or Have Feedback? We're here to help — just email: krunalpanchal54252@gmail.com Privacy Policy - https://rootscoder.com/printer_old_privacy_policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Smart. Fast. Wireless. Download Smart Printer: Scan Air Print and enjoy hassle-free printing like never before. No setup headaches. No drivers needed. Just a smooth, fast, and reliable mobile printing experience — from your home, office, or anywhere in between.

Screenshots

Print from iPad4 screens
Air Print4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Air Print at 83% against Print from iPad's 40%. Air Print also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.8). Print from iPad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Air Print sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Print from iPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Air Print holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Print from iPad's written reviews are positive against 83% of Air Print's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Print from iPad versus Air Print: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrint from iPadAir Print
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (24 ratings)4.1 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2432 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInfinite Loop Development LtdRootsCoder

Customer experience

Print from iPad

All ratings24 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Air Print

All ratings31 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative19.4%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

Print from iPad

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Air Print

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Deal$9.99
  • Lifetime Access$24.99

Questions

Is Print from iPad free?
Print from iPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Air Print free?
Air Print is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Print from iPad or Air Print?
Air Print is rated higher. Print from iPad averages 1.8 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Air Print averages 4.1 from 32 ratings.
Do Print from iPad or Air Print have ads?
Neither Print from iPad nor Air Print shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Print from iPad or Air Print?
Print from iPad ships an update every 2 months, and Air Print every 2 months. Most recently, Print from iPad was updated on October 24, 2026 and Air Print on October 27, 2026.

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