Comparison

Pharos Print vs OurHouse

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

OurHouse

This app streamlines operations and enhances communication for Greek chapters, student groups, and associations. It offers tools for event management, direct messaging, document sharing, and polling to keep members engaged and informed.

Highlights
  • Customizable calendar for event tracking
  • Real-time direct and group messaging
  • Instant push notifications and reminders
  • Polling for elections and orders
  • Document storage and sharing
  • Mobile app and web admin panel
Features
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OurHouse is the leading membership management and group communication software for Greek chapters, student groups, non-profit organizations, and professional associations. We’re here to help you stay connected with your chapter, streamline daily operations, and make the lives of every officer and member much easier. Stop wasting time on the fragmented or outdated tools your organization tries to utilize. You deserve better so switch to OurHouse for the best experience available! Features include: - Customizable calendar to help your members stay informed and track attendance, points, sign-ups, excuses, appeals etc. - Real-time direct and group messaging to centralize all chapter communication - Instant push notifications and scheduled reminders to send out news or announcements - Polling for elections, recruitment, apparel orders and more - Document storage and sharing for important chapter or organization resources + So many more useful features on our convenient mobile app and web admin panel! OurHouse will save your executive team countless hours each week and provide a centralized hub to keep your members engaged and involved. Contact us any time at (310) 413 - 3072, or (310) 702 - 8518, or email info@ourhouse.us to schedule a demo or set up your chapter account in minutes! Note: When tracking attendance through the event calendar this app uses background GPS.

Screenshots

Pharos Print4 screens
OurHouse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OurHouse at 98% against Pharos Print's 8%. OurHouse also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). Pharos Print's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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

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

OurHouse holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OurHouse has 1.5K ratings behind it against 240, 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 98% of OurHouse's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pharos Print ships an update every 9 months, OurHouse every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pharos Print versus OurHouse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPharos PrintOurHouse
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.3 (240 ratings)4.9 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.6% of reviews98.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2401.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPharos Systems InternationalOurhouse

Customer experience

Pharos Print

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

OurHouse

All ratings1,452 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral0.5%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews491 reviews
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.2%
Negative1.4%

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

OurHouse

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pharos Print

No in-app purchases

None

OurHouse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pharos Print free?
Pharos Print is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OurHouse free?
OurHouse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pharos Print or OurHouse?
OurHouse is rated higher. Pharos Print averages 1.3 out of 5 from 240 ratings, while OurHouse averages 4.9 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Pharos Print or OurHouse have ads?
Neither Pharos Print nor OurHouse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pharos Print or OurHouse?
Pharos Print ships an update every 9 months, and OurHouse every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pharos Print was updated on October 26, 2026 and OurHouse on October 26, 2026.

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