AirPrint Activator is discontinued. PrintCast is the modern replacement for enabling AirPrint on any Mac printer.
AirPrint Activator no longer exists. PrintCast is the modern, 64-bit native replacement.
AirPrint Activator was one of the original tools for enabling AirPrint on non-AirPrint printers, dating back to iOS 4.2 in 2010. The app was later renamed to handyPrint and has since been discontinued. The original 32-bit version stopped working entirely with macOS Catalina in 2019. PrintCast is a ground-up rebuild using modern Apple technologies, designed for today's macOS and iOS ecosystem.
| Feature | PrintCast | AirPrint Activator |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Available now | Discontinued |
| Architecture | 64-bit native (Apple Silicon) | 32-bit (broken on Catalina+) |
| macOS Catalina+ | Full support | Does not work |
| Last Updated | 2025 | ~2018 |
| iOS 17+ Support | Yes | No |
| Technology | SwiftUI + modern APIs | Legacy Objective-C |
| Security | No admin privileges needed | Required admin access |
| Download Available | printcast.app | No longer available |
Actually works on modern macOS (Catalina through Sequoia)
Native 64-bit app built for Apple Silicon Macs
Easy download and installation from printcast.app
No administrator privileges required for security
Built with SwiftUI for a native macOS experience
Active development ensures future compatibility
Direct download from printcast.app
Requires macOS 13.5 (Ventura) or later