Comparison

Pharos Print vs Wepa Print

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

Head to head
About

Pharos Print

Submit documents from your iOS device to a secure print queue. Edit finishing options, preview, and manage print jobs. Requires a Pharos MobilePrint solution within your organization.

Highlights
  • Submit content to secure print queue
  • Edit finishing options
  • Preview documents
  • Delete print jobs
  • View print queue
  • Release print jobs
Features
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The Pharos Print app, part of the Pharos MobilePrint solution, allows you to easily submit content from your iOS device to a Pharos secure print queue. To use this app, Pharos MobilePrint and a Pharos secure print solution must be in place within your organization. Features • Easily submit content from your phone or tablet into a Pharos secure print queue. • Edit your finishing options before you print. • Preview your document(s) before you print. • Delete a print job from your Pharos secure print queue. • View all documents in your Pharos secure print queue. • View your Available Funds and job cost (when applicable). • Release print jobs to the printer (if configured). • Select printers for release by scanning QR code (if configured). Operating Environment • Supports iOS 14.0 and newer iPhone and iPad models. • Supports Pharos MobilePrint 2.0+ with Pharos Uniprint 9.0+ • Supports Pharos MobilePrint 2.0+ with Pharos Blueprint 5.2+ • QR Print Release requires MobilePrint 2.4 and Uniprint 9.1 SP3 Supported Files (Important) Uploading or opening files from other apps via “Open In” and "Sharing", or via the "Upload" button in the app supports the following file formats: Microsoft Office® documents, Microsoft Outlook®, PDF, images (JPG, GIF, PNG, BMP), text files (CSV, RTF & TXT), and OpenOffice documents. How to use the features of Pharos Print app [Note: some features or settings may be disabled by your organization, as noted] A. Download and install the Pharos Print app to your iOS device. B. Connect Pharos Print to your organization’s Pharos MobilePrint server. a. Open the Pharos Print app. b. Contact your organization’s IT administrator to obtain the Pharos MobilePrint server information (URL). c. Enter the Pharos Server Name and Server Port (both are required). d. Select Connect e. The Pharos Print app will connect to the Pharos server and display a User Authentication Screen. C. Authenticate to the Pharos Server. a. Enter the credentials that you normally use to print (your username and password). b. Select Log On to enter the Pharos Print app. D. Files can be submitted either via the Upload icon in the app or by using the native iOS “Open In” or the "Sharing" command to submit your print job. a. To upload supported documents from the app, simply log in and use the "Upload" button. Sources for files on your device, or cloud, will be presented. b. To upload supported documents using “Open In" or "Sharing" i. Select content in any app that supports “Open In" or "Sharing". ii. Select Open In/Share. iii. Select the Open/Share in Pharos Print icon. E. You may set finishing options, preview, or delete a document a. Select a print job in your job list. b. Apply your desired finishing options via the "Print Options" tab at the bottom of the app: i. 1 sided or 2 sided ii. Color or Black & White iii. Pages per side iv. Number of copies v. Page range to print c. To preview documents, select a document and use the "Preview" button. d. To delete documents, select a document and use the "Delete" button. F. To print documents, this option must be allowed by your organization a. Select document(s) to print b. Then either use the tab at the bottom of the app to select a printer (if available) c. Or use the “QR Code” icon at the top right of the app (if available) to enable the camera and point it at the QR code on the printer you want to print to. G. To view available funds you have for printing, use the “Payment method” tab at the bottom of the app. a. If made available by your organization, the app may offer the ability to “Add Funds” via the link on this tab. H. Logging out a. To log out of the Pharos Print app, select the gear icon in the upper left corner and select Log out.

About

Wepa Print

This app enables touchless printing from your mobile device. Easily upload documents from cloud storage, select them for printing, and pay securely using various methods. Log in quickly at the print station by tapping your phone.

Highlights
  • Touchless printing
  • Cloud file integration (Google Drive, Office365, Dropbox)
  • Mobile login at print station
  • Multiple payment options (Venmo, PayPal, Credit/Debit)
  • File selection for printing
Features
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Wepa Express - Touchless printing with the Wepa Print app! * Browse and add files from Google Drive, Office365, Dropbox, and more * Select files for touchless release and set up payment * Log in fast at the print station by tapping your phone * Deposit with Venmo, PayPal, or Credit/Debit For more information, please visit wepanow.com or email help@wepanow.com. If you need immediate assistance, contact customer service at 1-800-675-7639 or chat live at support.wepanow.com. Touchless printing on the go with the Wepa Print app!

Screenshots

Pharos Print4 screens
Wepa Print4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Wepa Print at every 2 months against Pharos Print's every 9 months. Wepa Print also leads on rating (1.5 vs 1.3) and chart position (#104 vs unranked). Pharos Print's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wepa Print holds the better App Store score, 1.5 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 242 and 459 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Pharos Print's written reviews are positive against 11% of Wepa Print's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pharos Print ships an update every 9 months, Wepa Print every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Pharos Print versus Wepa Print: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPharos PrintWepa Print
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.3 (242 ratings)1.5 (459 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.6% of reviews11.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings242459 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#104 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPharos Systems InternationalWEPA Inc.

Customer experience

Pharos Print

All ratings227 ratings
Positive6.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative91.2%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive7.6%
Neutral6.1%
Negative86.4%

Wepa Print

All ratings347 ratings
Positive14.7%
Neutral1.2%
Negative84.1%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive11.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative89.0%

User reviews

Pharos Print

From 242 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works fine sometimes
  • 👍 "It worked fine!"

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • 🐛 App won't open/load
  • 🐛 Constant disconnections
  • 🐛 Files disappearing
  • 🐛 Network issues

Wepa Print

From 459 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Efficient printing process
  • 💡 Convenient cloud integration
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 💰 Expensive printing costs
  • 🤔 Confusing user interface
  • 🔒 Poor security and account management

Bugs and requests

Pharos Print

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • App won't open/load
  • App crashes
  • Constant disconnections
  • Files disappearing
  • Network issues
Show 19 more
  • App freezes
  • Login issues
  • Server connection issues
  • Printing fails
  • Blurry prints
  • Double-sided printing
  • QR code won't scan
  • Laggy UX
  • Complicated to use
  • Incompatible with iOS versions
  • Keyboard covers login button
  • Cannot add funds
  • Doesn't recognize files
  • Poor UI testing
  • Limited app options
  • Doesn't print from other apps
  • Slow loading times
  • Print button cut off
  • No print button

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add a progress bar for loading
  • Fix keyboard blocking login button
  • Add an upload feature
  • Allow printing from other apps
  • Add page range option for printing
Show 3 more
  • Update app to look more native to iOS
  • Fix print button being cut off
  • Add a print button

Wepa Print

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues
  • Printing files not working as expected
  • Syncing problems with cloud services

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow paying for exact print amount instead of minimum $5
  • Improve app stability and reliability
  • Provide better customer support

In-app purchases

None

Pharos Print

No in-app purchases

None

Wepa Print

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pharos Print free?
Pharos Print is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wepa Print free?
Wepa Print is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pharos Print or Wepa Print?
Wepa Print is rated higher. Pharos Print averages 1.3 out of 5 from 242 ratings, while Wepa Print averages 1.5 from 459 ratings.
Do Pharos Print or Wepa Print have ads?
Neither Pharos Print nor Wepa Print shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pharos Print or Wepa Print?
Pharos Print ships an update every 9 months, and Wepa Print every 2 months. Most recently, Pharos Print was updated on October 29, 2026 and Wepa Print on October 26, 2026.

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