HP Sprocket vs Epson Smart Panel
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.
Epson Smart Panel
This app acts as a mobile command center for compatible Epson wireless printers and scanners. It allows for easy setup, monitoring, and operation of your Epson devices directly from your smartphone or tablet. Enjoy a customized and intuitive user experience with innovative action tiles and auto-configuration.
- Easy Wi-Fi setup for Epson products
- Innovative action tiles for quick use
- Auto-configuration and customization
- Centralized support and supply ordering
- Unified interface for printers and scanners
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Visit the website below to find products which are supported by this app. When using a printer or scanner that’s not listed on the website, please use instead Epson iPrint for printers or Document Scan for scanners. Epson Smart Panel will not be able to find or connect to your product unless it’s on the website’s list of supported products. https://support.epson.net/appinfo/smartpanel/guide/en/ High performance, easy-to-use mobile command center for your Epson wireless printer or scanner1. Easily set up, monitor and operate your Epson product from the convenience of your mobile device with this powerful new tool. - Easily set up your Epson product on your Wi-Fi - Innovative action tiles make your Epson Product simple and quick to use - Fits like a glove -- auto configuration and customization tailors the experience - Receive the support you need - register, get supplies, or find help all in one convenient place - One interface for your Epson Printers and Scanners -- auto configuration tailors the app's functions to your device. 1. Requires Epson Smart Panel app download and a compatible smart device. Data usage fees may apply. For more information please visit www.epson.com for support.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Epson Smart Panel at free against HP Sprocket's ad-supported. Epson Smart Panel also leads on chart position (#31 vs unranked) and ratings volume (388K vs 65K). HP Sprocket's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for HP Sprocket against 4.7 for Epson Smart Panel. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Epson Smart Panel has 388K ratings behind it against 65K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 42% and 43% positive.
HP Sprocket ships an update every 3 weeks, Epson Smart Panel every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.
| Parameter | HP Sprocket | Epson Smart Panel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (65K ratings) | 4.7 (388K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 42.2% of reviews | 42.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 65K | 388K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #31 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 451 MB | 166 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | C&A Marketing, Inc. | Seiko Epson Corporation |
Customer experience
HP Sprocket
Epson Smart Panel
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
Epson Smart Panel
From 388K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick setup
- 💡 Convenient wireless printing
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast printing
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 🐛 Printer not detected by app
- 🐛 Printing issues
- 🐛 Complicated setup
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
Epson Smart Panel
Reported bugs
5 issues- App unable to connect to printer
- Printing quality issues
- Inconsistent app behavior
- Printer not detected by app
- Compatibility problems with iOS
Requested features
5 requests- Option to print actual size/100%
- Ability to choose specific pages to print
- Improved integration with other apps/devices
- More customization options for printing
- Better documentation and support
In-app purchases
HP Sprocket
No in-app purchases
Epson Smart Panel
No in-app purchases
