HP Sprocket vs Kodak Mini Shot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HP Sprocket
This app allows you to print photos from your smartphone or social media directly to HP Sprocket printers. Customize your images with text, borders, and emojis before printing on various photo paper sizes, including sticker options.
- Print photos from smartphone and social media
- Edit photos with text, borders, and emojis
- Supports multiple photo paper sizes
- Sticker photo paper functionality
- Easy printer pairing
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Print your favorite memories on 2x3”, 2.3x3.4”, 3.5x4.25”, or 4x6” photo paper with HP’s incredible photo-editing hub for all HP Sprocket printers. Find your memorable photos on your smartphone or social media and send them to the app to create beautiful, vibrant prints. Hang up your unforgettable images printed on classic photo paper or decorate your belongings with fun stickers using HP Sprocket sticker photo paper. Of course, before you print, you can take full advantage of the app by customize your photos. Add text, borders, emojis, and more to each photo to add style and make them stand out. Each HP Sprocket printer is compact, sleek, and lightweight to easily carry with you. Pair any of the HP Sprocket printers to the app in seconds and get ready to print amazing images anywhere you go. HP and Sprocket are registered trademarks of HP Inc. and are used by C&A Marketing Inc. under license from HP Inc.
Kodak Mini Shot
Transform your smartphone photos into physical prints with this app. Connect wirelessly to compatible instant cameras and printers to capture, edit, and instantly print your favorite memories. Enjoy a seamless printing experience from your mobile device.
- Print photos from smartphone gallery
- Take and edit pictures on smartphone
- Bluetooth connectivity to printer/camera
- Instant photo printing
- Firmware updates via app
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Thank you for purchasing KODAK Instant Printer Supported Models : -Kodak Minishot Camera -Kodak Mini2 Printer Easily print amazing photos with KODAK Instant Camera and Printer. The "KODAK" Instant Camera and photo printer can be used to print images from smartphones by connecting Bluetooth to the device. You can take and edit pictures on smartphones or tablets. It will instantly print your precious moments! [How to Use] 1. Make sure you recharge the printer before you use it. 2. Make sure the Adapter is connected properly. 3. Turn on the printer/Camera. 4. Go to Bluetooth setting and find the printer’s MAC address. The MAC address is placed inside the printer’s door. 5. Select an image from the Gallery or take a photo with your smartphone. 6. Once image has been selected, edit the image with your personal preference. 7. Now press print button located on top of the printer when editing is completed. 8. When you print for the first time, it may need to update the firmware. Please follow the instruction shown on the screen of your smartphone. 9. It will take about a minute to fully print. Please do not pull the photo until it is completely printed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HP Sprocket at 4.7 against Kodak Mini Shot's 2.9. HP Sprocket also leads on ratings volume (65K vs 224) and review sentiment (43% vs 20%). Kodak Mini Shot's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HP Sprocket holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HP Sprocket has 65K ratings behind it against 224, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of HP Sprocket's written reviews are positive against 20% of Kodak Mini Shot's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HP Sprocket | Kodak Mini Shot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (65K ratings) — better | 2.9 (224 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 42.6% of reviews — better | 19.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 65K — better | 224 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 451 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | C&A Marketing, Inc. | Prinics Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
HP Sprocket
Kodak Mini Shot
User reviews
HP Sprocket
From 65K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💻 Easy to use
- 📸 Convenient for printing photos
- 🎨 Customizable with frames and stickers
- 🔋 Rechargeable and portable
- 🖨 Good print quality
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔁 Duplicate printing
- 🎨 Limited editing options
- 💰 Expensive photo paper
- 🔍 Cropping/sizing problems
Kodak Mini Shot
From 224 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Excellent print quality
- 👍 Great for the price
- 🥰 Love the printer
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 🤔 Limited photo selection
- 😤 Buggy app
- 🤯 Printer stops working
Bugs and requests
HP Sprocket
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes frequently
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Printer not detected by app
- Firmware update problems
- Overheating during extended use
Requested features
6 requests- Add more collage and layout options
- Improve photo editing capabilities
- Increase customization options for frames and borders
- Allow freehand placement of multiple photos on a single print
- Implement landscape orientation support
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- Add a 'favorite' feature for preferred effects and borders
Kodak Mini Shot
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes when trying to print
- Printer not detected by app
- Photos not showing up in app
- Printer randomly disconnects
Requested features
4 requests- Improved app stability
- Wider photo selection
- Better integration with social media
- More editing options
In-app purchases
HP Sprocket
No in-app purchases
Kodak Mini Shot
No in-app purchases
Questions
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