Comparison

Smart PDF Editor vs Printer

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

Head to head
About

Smart PDF Editor

This app is a PDF editor designed for efficient ink annotations, especially with a stylus. It helps professionals sign and share documents, and students take notes on study materials. Organize your files with a built-in manager.

Highlights
  • Ink annotation optimized
  • Digital signature tool
  • Document review and sharing
  • Note-taking on documents
  • Built-in file manager
  • Color-coded categories
Features
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Smart PDF is a PDF editor specially optimized for ink annotations. Use it with an Apple Pencil for the ultimate ease in note taking. Great for professionals Quickly sign and send documents. Review, annotate and share files with your colleagues. Great for students If you spend a lot of time reading and studying documents on your iPad, then Smart PDF is an indispensable tool for getting the most out of your study time. Take notes on documents in class, or while studying at home. Keep all your files organized with the built-in file manager, with color-coded categories. We hope you enjoy Smart PDF! -- The App Makers @ Qrayon

About

Printer

Easily print documents and photos from your device. Scan new files, select your printer, and print in seconds. Supports over 9000 AirPrint printers and offers advanced print options.

Highlights
  • Scan documents and photos
  • Print from photo gallery, iCloud, web pages
  • Supports over 9000 AirPrint printers
  • Print previews
  • Adjust print quality and options
  • History of printed documents
Features
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Our app makes printing your documents and photos a breeze. Simply scan a new document, select your printer, and print within seconds. The intuitive interface ensures that even those who are not tech-savvy can easily navigate and use the app. With our app, you can print directly from your photo gallery, iCloud files, and even full-size web pages. Whether it's an important work document, a cherished family photo, or a recipe from your favorite website, our app handles it all seamlessly. It supports over 9000 different AirPrint printers, giving you the flexibility to print from almost any location. Our app also includes advanced features like print previews, multiple paper size options, and the ability to print in color or black and white. You can even adjust the print quality and choose between single or double-sided printing. Additionally, the app keeps a history of your printed documents, making it easy to reprint without having to rescan or re-upload. SUBSCRIPTION PLAN: > Weekly subscription: $6.99/week+ 3-day free trial Information about the auto-renewal of subscription: - Subscription gives you unlimited access of converting documents to PDF, sign documents - 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. The cost depends on the selected plan. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U_QpjIWEaHOFNF8Kk9HROMDZhIG--Q4AnPnD13TWqb8/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10KiVnsRDzosCD-XLyW39Y_YKYjXLu6og2yGXWUExcSI/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Smart PDF Editor4 screens
Printer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Printer at 4.5 against Smart PDF Editor's 3.8. Printer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 7 months). Smart PDF Editor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (21% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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. Printer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Smart PDF Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Printer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 108 and 55 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of Smart PDF Editor's written reviews are positive against 0% of Printer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart PDF Editor ships an update every 7 months, Printer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Smart PDF Editor versus Printer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart PDF EditorPrinter
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (108 ratings)4.5 (55 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings108 — better55
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQrayon, LLCCaroline Duhamel

Customer experience

Smart PDF Editor

All ratings109 ratings
Positive67.9%
Neutral5.5%
Negative26.6%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive20.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative79.1%

Printer

All ratings52 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral5.8%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Smart PDF Editor

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Printer

Subscriptions3
  • Multi-Function Printer3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Multi-Function Printer$9.991 Year
  • Multi-Function Printer$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Smart PDF Editor free?
Smart PDF Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Printer free?
Printer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart PDF Editor or Printer?
Printer is rated higher. Smart PDF Editor averages 3.8 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while Printer averages 4.5 from 55 ratings.
Do Smart PDF Editor or Printer have ads?
Smart PDF Editor shows ads; Printer does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart PDF Editor or Printer?
Smart PDF Editor ships an update every 7 months, and Printer every 6 days. Most recently, Smart PDF Editor was updated on October 21, 2026 and Printer on October 24, 2026.

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