Comparison

NetPrint vs Smart Printer-PDF Scanner

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

Head to head
About

NetPrint

Easily print photos, documents, and PDFs wirelessly from your iPhone. Convert paper documents into digital PDFs using your camera. Supports a wide range of file formats and popular printer brands.

Highlights
  • Wireless printing of photos and documents
  • Convert paper to PDF using camera
  • Print preview and customization
  • Import files from cloud storage and other apps
  • Supports various file formats
  • Compatible with major printer brands
Features
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NetPrint makes it easy to print photos, PDFs and documents wirelessly from your iPhone. Print work documents, school assignments or everyday paperwork, and use your camera to turn paper documents into PDFs you can save or print. ****Preview and customise your print job**** Select multiple photos or files and review them in a single print preview. Choose the pages you want to print, set the paper size and number of copies, and switch between colour and black-and-white printing. When you’re ready, send the job to your printer directly from the preview. ****Scan paper documents into PDFs**** Scan receipts, notes, forms and other paper documents with your iPhone camera. Capture multiple pages in one session and save them as a single PDF, or open the scan in print preview and print it straight away. ****Import files from the apps you use**** Browse iCloud Drive and other locations in the Files app, or select photos from your photo library. You can also share files directly to NetPrint from Dropbox, Google Drive, WhatsApp, LINE, Facebook and other apps that support file sharing through the iOS Share menu. Supported file formats * PDF documents * Microsoft Office: Word (DOC, DOCX), Excel (XLS, XLSX) and PowerPoint (PPT, PPTX) * Apple iWork: Pages, Numbers and Keynote * Text files: TXT and RTF * Images: JPG, JPEG, PNG, HEIC, HEIF, GIF, BMP, TIF, TIFF and WebP * ZIP archives: Open a ZIP file and print supported files inside. ****Printer compatibility**** NetPrint works with compatible wireless printer models from HP, Brother, Epson, Sharp, Canon, Dell and Fuji Xerox. Compatibility depends on the printer model. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Smart Printer-PDF Scanner

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Smart Printer Air-PDF Scanner makes printing and scanning a breeze! Easily print photos, documents, and more using wireless technology. What could be more convenient? CONNECT & PRINT: Instantly connect your device to any AirPrint-compatible printer and start printing with just a tap. SCAN & PRINT: Use the built-in scanner to capture and print photos, data, or documents effortlessly. IMPORT & PRINT: Seamlessly import files from Files, Photos, or other apps for efficient printing. SHARE & SAVE: Save your files in any format of your choice and print them later whenever you’re ready. Start with a 3-day free trial and unlock all features for just $14.99 per month after the trial. Smart Printer Air-PDF Scanner for the printing needs. Download now. Subscription Information: • Subscription options currently just monthly, you will be able to scan and print unlimited documents. • Your iTunes Account will be charged with the payment after purchase confirmation • Subscription will be automatically renewed at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renewal can be manually turned off in the corresponding settings. • User can manage the subscriptions. Auto-renewal can be deactivated in the Account Settings after a successful purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/smartprinterairpdfscanner/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/smartprinterairpdfscanner/terms-of-use Please refer to EULA here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NetPrint4 screens
Smart Printer-PDF Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Smart Printer-PDF Scanner at Free against NetPrint's $0.99. Smart Printer-PDF Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases, 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

Smart Printer-PDF Scanner is free to download; NetPrint costs $0.99 up front. NetPrint sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Smart Printer-PDF Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetPrint ships an update weekly, Smart Printer-PDF Scanner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
NetPrint versus Smart Printer-PDF Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetPrintSmart Printer-PDF Scanner
Price$0.99Free — better
Positive reviews42.2% of reviews—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB9 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHongKong Sunnystark limitedRavi chandran M

In-app purchases

5 purchases

NetPrint

Subscriptions3
  • NetPro VIP for 1 Week$0.997 Days
  • NetPro VIP for 1 Month$3.991 Month
  • NetPro VIP For Year$44.991 Year
One-time2
  • Permanently remove ads$1.99
  • Permanent VIP$49.99
2 purchases

Smart Printer-PDF Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly plan3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Annual Plan3 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is NetPrint free?
NetPrint costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Smart Printer-PDF Scanner free?
Smart Printer-PDF Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NetPrint or Smart Printer-PDF Scanner have ads?
NetPrint shows ads; Smart Printer-PDF Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, NetPrint or Smart Printer-PDF Scanner?
NetPrint ships an update weekly, and Smart Printer-PDF Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, NetPrint was updated on November 12, 2026 and Smart Printer-PDF Scanner on November 8, 2026.

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