Pharos Print vs Moku
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Submit content to secure print queue
- Edit finishing options
- Preview documents
- Delete print jobs
- View print queue
- Release print jobs
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.
Moku
This platform provides professional-grade scientific and engineering instruments on an iPad. It offers 16 versatile tools, including oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers, with advanced customization options. Seamlessly control experiments, stream data, and share findings wirelessly.
- 16 professional-grade instruments
- Customizable test setups
- Wireless iPad control
- Real-time data streaming
- Cloud and email data sharing
- Demo mode with simulated signals
Read full descriptionHide full description
Moku is a revolutionary all-in-one test and measurement platform for professional scientists and engineers, with 16 professional-grade instruments: • Oscilloscope • Spectrum Analyzer • Gigabit Streamer • Waveform Generator • Phasemeter • Data Logger • Lock-in Amplifier • PID Controller • FIR Filter Builder • Frequency Response Analyzer • Arbitrary Waveform Generator • Digital Filter Box • Laser Lock Box • Logic Analyzer / Pattern Generator • Time & Frequency Analyzer • Neural Network plus the ability to create your own customized test setup with Multi-Instrument Mode and GenInst Studio or Moku Compile. With high-speed analog inputs and outputs combined with reconfigurable FPGA hardware, the digital signal-processing capabilities are virtually limitless. The Moku app for iPad communicates wirelessly with your device and is mission control for all of your Moku instruments. Each instrument features an intuitive multi-touch user interface, thoughtfully designed and meticulously optimized for iPad. Stream data and control your experiment in real time as you move around the lab. Connect to Dropbox, iCloud or email to instantly save your data and share your breakthroughs with colleagues or friends. Try out the app in demo mode to interact with simulated signals and experience the innovative iPad interface. For more information visit www.liquidinstruments.com.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Moku at 5.0 against Pharos Print's 1.3. Moku also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 8%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). Pharos Print's advantage is ratings volume (245 vs 6) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Moku holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pharos Print has 245 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Pharos Print's written reviews are positive against 50% of Moku's.
Pharos Print ships an update every 9 months, Moku every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pharos Print | Moku |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.3 (245 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.6% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 245 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 2.2 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pharos Systems International | Liquid Instruments |
Customer experience
Pharos Print
Moku
Bugs and requests
Pharos Print
Reported bugs
24 issues- App won't open/load
- App crashes
- Constant disconnections
- Files disappearing
- Network issues
Show 19 moreShow fewer
- 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 moreShow fewer
- Update app to look more native to iOS
- Fix print button being cut off
- Add a print button
Moku
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pharos Print
No in-app purchases
Moku
No in-app purchases









