Comparison

PDF Printer vs Printer

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

Head to head
About

PDF Printer

Easily convert various documents and files, including photos, web pages, and office documents, into the Portable Document Format. Create, manage, and share PDF files on the go, with a built-in scanner for digitizing printed materials.

Highlights
  • Convert office documents to PDF
  • Convert photos and web pages to PDF
  • Built-in scanner for digitizing documents
  • Merge multiple files into one PDF
  • Share PDF documents easily
  • Preview Word, Excel, PowerPoint files
Features
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Print anything, anytime directly from your iPhone or iPad. Printer is a powerful, all-in-one mobile printing app that lets you print documents, photos, web pages, and more with just a few taps—no complicated setup required. EASY WIRELESS PRINTING Connect instantly to nearby AirPrint-enabled printers and start printing in seconds. Printer automatically detects available devices on your Wi-Fi network and lets you save your favorites for quick access. PRINT DOCUMENTS & FILES Easily print: • PDF files • Documents and text files • Notes and web content • Email attachments Import files directly from your device using the Files app, iCloud Drive, or clipboard. Customize every print job: • Paper size (A4, Letter, Legal) • Orientation (Portrait / Landscape) • Color or Black & White • Duplex (double-sided) • Page range and scaling PRINT PHOTOS WITH PRECISION Turn your memories into high-quality prints: • Print photos from your gallery or camera • Crop, rotate, and adjust brightness • Apply filters before printing • Borderless and collage printing options SCAN & PRINT INSTANTLY Built-in document scanner lets you: • Scan documents using your camera • Auto-detect edges and enhance clarity • Create multi-page PDFs • Print scans instantly PRINT WEB PAGES Use the built-in browser to open and print web pages: • Print tickets, receipts, and articles • Save web pages as PDFs • Clean, print-friendly layouts SMART PRINT TOOLS • Live print preview • Batch printing • Batch printing • Ink-saving mode • Remove blank pages automatically • Fast and optimized performance SIMPLE & MODERN EXPERIENCE Designed with a clean, intuitive interface: • One-tap printing workflow • Smooth performance • Dark Mode support • Works on iPhone and iPad We currently offer the following auto-renewing subscription option: -$7.99 per month -$34.99 per month Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: https://tos.nguyenanhapps.com Privacy Policy: https://privacy.nguyenanhapps.com

About

Printer

Easily print documents, photos, and scans from your iPhone or iPad. Supports over 7000 printers with advanced settings for professional results. Print multiple files and photos at once from various cloud sources.

Highlights
  • Unlimited printing
  • Multi-printer support (7000+ models)
  • Built-in document scanner
  • Advanced print options
  • Print multiple photos/files at once
  • Support for various file types (PDF, DOCX, JPEG, etc.)
  • Multi-source file access (Files, iCloud, Dropbox, etc.)
Features
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∆ Print Anywhere now in Seconds ∆ Print Anything: documents, photos, scans, files ∆ Print like a Pro from your iPhone or iPad with advanced settings. "It is so easy and quick to print with this app that it has become my go-to smart printer app" FEATURES: - Unlimited printing - Multi printer support: 7000+ compatible printers - Scan documents: the built-in scanner will automatically detect borders and prepare the document for printing - Advanced print options: settings, black & white, color, double sided, landscape, portrait, media quality, impression output, paper-size, auto selection, presets, paper size, paper type, printer selection - Multiple photos at once: just select pictures from your Gallery and the app will prepare them - Multi files support: photos, files, scans, graphes, PDF, PNG, JPEG, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, RTF ... - Multi source: Files, iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Camera... PRINTER SUPPORT The app supports more than 7000 printers models (most AirPrint compatible printer), including brand models like HP, Brother, Epson, Canon, Dell, Kyocera, Lenovo, Lexmark, Panasonic, RICOH, Toshiba, Xerox and many others... DISCLAIMER This app is not an official product from the printers companies mentioned above. We are not affiliated with the above companies. Read our Privacy Policy at: https://roundingsquares.com/privacy/ Read our Terms of Use at: https://roundingsquares.com/terms/ SUBSCRIPTIONS: You can subscribe to upgrade to Premium features: - Subscriptions length: weekly, monthly, yearly. - Your payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - When canceling a subscription, your subscription will remain active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled but the current subscription will not be refunded. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

Screenshots

PDF Printer3 screens
Printer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Printer at 84% against PDF Printer's 18%. Printer also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 66 months). PDF Printer's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. PDF Printer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Printer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Printer ships an update every 66 months, Printer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PDF Printer versus Printer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF PrinterPrinter
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.4% of reviews83.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—2.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 66 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB26 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNguyen AnhRounding Squares BV

Customer experience

PDF Printer

Written reviews49 reviews
Positive18.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative75.5%

Printer

All ratings2,778 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews242 reviews
Positive83.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative13.6%

Bugs and requests

PDF Printer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Printer

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incompatible with certain printer models
  • Printing issues with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Remember printer settings
  • Support for more printer models

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PDF Printer

Subscriptions2
  • PrinterPremiumMonthly$7.991 Month
  • Printer Premium Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Printer Premium Lifetime$49.99
2 purchases

Printer

Subscriptions2
  • Smart Printer App 1 Month3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Smart Printer App 1 Year3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Printer free?
PDF Printer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Printer free?
Printer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Printer or Printer have ads?
Both PDF Printer and Printer show ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Printer or Printer?
PDF Printer ships an update every 66 months, and Printer every 3 months. Most recently, PDF Printer was updated on September 22, 2026 and Printer on September 26, 2026.

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