Comparison

Pharos Print vs SEC Expo

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

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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

SEC Expo

Navigate a major engineering career fair with this app. Discover over 300 companies, explore their profiles and opportunities, and access professional development sessions. Schedule meetings and receive real-time updates to maximize your networking and career advancement.

Highlights
  • Company directory with detailed profiles
  • Professional development session information
  • Meeting scheduling and networking tools
  • Real-time alerts and notifications
  • Interactive venue maps
  • Personalized itinerary creation
Features
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Enhance your experience at one of the largest career fairs for student engineers. With over 300 leading companies attending, this app is your gateway to unlocking opportunities for professional growth, networking, and career advancement. Highlights of the SEC Engineering Expo App: - Explore a comprehensive directory of 300+ attending companies - Access detailed profiles, including culture, projects, and opportunities - Discover a diverse array of professional development sessions - Stay up-to-date with the latest session details, topics, and speakers - Schedule meetings and network with attending company representatives - Receive real-time alerts and notifications for updates and announcements - Navigate the expo venue with interactive maps and floor plans Browse and Connect with Prominent Companies: Explore the list of attending companies and gain valuable insights into their profiles, industries, and areas of expertise. The app provides detailed information about each company, allowing you to learn more about their interests — hiring majors, graduation years, and of course job opportunities. Seize Professional Development Opportunities Take your job search to new heights by accessing a wide range of informative and engaging sessions tailored to your professional development. Stay up-to-date with the latest session details, including topics, speakers, and locations, and create a personalized itinerary to make the most of your time at the expo. Network with Industry Representatives: Connect with representatives from attending companies to build valuable connections and open doors for future opportunities. The app provides an intuitive networking platform, enabling you to schedule meetings, send messages, and exchange contact information with company representatives. Stay Informed and Organized: Don’t miss an important update or session change. Receive real-time alerts about schedule modifications, reminders for upcoming sessions, and exclusive announcements from participating companies. Additionally, utilize the app's floor plans to navigate the expo venue seamlessly, ensuring you make the most of your time and opportunities. Prepare for a transformative career fair experience with the Student Engineers' Council Engineering Expo app. Download now and take a step closer to shaping your future in the world of engineering!

Screenshots

Pharos Print4 screens
SEC Expo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SEC Expo at 3.9 against Pharos Print's 1.3. SEC Expo also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 8%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months). Pharos Print's advantage is ratings volume (240 vs 13) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

SEC Expo holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pharos Print has 240 ratings behind it against 13, 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 SEC Expo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pharos Print ships an update every 9 months, SEC Expo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Pharos Print versus SEC Expo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPharos PrintSEC Expo
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.3 (240 ratings)3.9 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.6% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings240 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPharos Systems InternationalStudent Engineers Council at Virginia Tech

Customer experience

Pharos Print

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

SEC Expo

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

SEC Expo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pharos Print

No in-app purchases

None

SEC Expo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pharos Print free?
Pharos Print is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SEC Expo free?
SEC Expo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pharos Print or SEC Expo?
SEC Expo is rated higher. Pharos Print averages 1.3 out of 5 from 240 ratings, while SEC Expo averages 3.9 from 13 ratings.
Do Pharos Print or SEC Expo have ads?
Neither Pharos Print nor SEC Expo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pharos Print or SEC Expo?
Pharos Print ships an update every 9 months, and SEC Expo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pharos Print was updated on October 26, 2026 and SEC Expo on October 24, 2026.

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