Pharos Print vs DCo Votes
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
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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.
DCo Votes
This app provides comprehensive election information for Durham County residents. Access voter details, important dates, sample ballots, and track mail-in ballots. It also offers a countdown to voting periods and election results.
- Countdown to voting periods
- Personalized voter details
- In-app voter registration
- Key election dates and deadlines
- Sample ballot review
- Mail-in ballot tracking
- Election results archive
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DCo Votes: Your One-Stop Shop to Voting in Durham County DCo Votes is your essential app for navigating elections in Durham County. Designed to provide voters with quick and convenient access to crucial election information, DCo Votes ensures you are well-informed and ready to exercise your most critical civic responsibility and duty. Key Features: Count Down Clock: Count down to the start of Absentee By-Mail Voting, Early Voting and Election Day Voting. My Voter Details: Access personalized voter information with ease, including your registration status and polling location. Register to Vote: Register to vote directly through the app to ensure you’re ready to vote. Important Dates: Stay informed with a calendar of key election dates, deadlines, and events. Sample Ballots: Review sample ballots before Election Day to make informed choices on candidates and measures. Get Involved: Discover opportunities to engage with your community and facilitate the voting process. Election Results: View election results from 1968-Present. Vote Election Day: Find your designated polling place on Election Day. Vote-By-Mail: Easily request and track your mail-in ballot from the comfort of your home. Vote Early: Access Early Voting locations, schedules, and wait times to cast your ballot at your convenience. Contact Us: Reach out directly for support, questions, or assistance with any election-related inquiries. Download DCo Votes today to empower your vote and stay connected with all aspects of the electoral process in Durham County. Your informed participation makes a difference!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DCo Votes at 5.0 against Pharos Print's 1.3. DCo Votes also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 9 months). Pharos Print's advantage is ratings volume (227 vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.5). 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.
DCo Votes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pharos Print has 227 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Pharos Print ships an update every 9 months, DCo Votes every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pharos Print | DCo Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.3 (227 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 227 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Pharos Systems International | County of Durham |
Customer experience
Pharos Print
DCo Votes
Bugs and requests
Pharos Print
Reported bugs
24 issues- App won't open/load
- App crashes
- Constant disconnections
- Files disappearing
- Network issues
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- 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
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- Update app to look more native to iOS
- Fix print button being cut off
- Add a print button
DCo Votes
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pharos Print
No in-app purchases
DCo Votes
No in-app purchases
Questions
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