Comparison

HP Roam vs Smart Printer

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

Head to head
About

HP Roam

This app provides a secure and simple way to print from any device to any office printer, eliminating the need for printer-specific drivers. It offers a scalable and natural printing experience across desktop and mobile, ensuring data protection and easy IT management.

Highlights
  • Print from any device
  • Universal printer compatibility
  • Advanced security features
  • Easy IT management
  • Fleetwide deployment tools
  • Office365 integration
Features
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HP Roam for Business is an intuitive print solution that removes the pain points to print from any device to any office printer, simply and securely: - Replace traditional, printer-specific drivers with a print experience that is simple to use, is scalable, and provides a natural experience across desktop and mobile. - No need to worry about device-to-printer compatibility or connectivity. - Customer and company data are protected by advanced security features. - And as a subscription-based service, HP Roam for Business is easy for IT to manage. Fleetwide deployment tools help customers get up and running quickly. Integration with Office365 and HP ID helps admins set up user accounts and can streamline authentication. Mobile professionals can now submit print jobs while on the go from any device, and release at any HP Roam-enabled office printer—simply and securely.

About

Smart Printer

This app simplifies printing from your mobile device, supporting various document types and photos. It also includes features for scanning, creating ID cards, and accessing calligraphy templates for learning.

Highlights
  • Print documents and images directly
  • High-definition photo printing
  • Camera scanning to PDF/JPEG
  • ID card photo creation
  • Calligraphy template library
  • Wireless printer support
Features
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An all-in-one mobile application tailored for HP printers, supporting mainstream models such as HP LaserJet, OfficeJet, DeskJet, ENVY, and more. Document and image printing: No conversion required, directly print DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, PDF, TXT, and web files. Supports high-definition color printing of photos, with a built-in intelligent layout engine for ID photos and personal photos, automatically cropping and combining multiple images, saving paper and ink. Camera scanning: Open the APP's camera scanning feature, instantly convert to high-definition PDF/JPEG, and support instant printing ID card printing: Guides you to take photos of both the front and back sides in two separate shots, eliminating the need for manual adjustments. With one successful print, you can say goodbye to repeated waste Built-in dictionary and calligraphy template libraries: A vast collection of exquisite templates, allowing instant access and printing of learning materials. Covering all styles of Chinese calligraphy, including seal script, official script, regular script, running script, and cursive script, with famous inscriptions and rubbings for copying and printing, aiding children in their learning and calligraphy practice. Supports mainstream wireless printers on the market, with deep compatibility with HP printers, including the following models: Printers such as 2700/2700e/2800/2800e/4100/4100e/4200/4200e, Ultra 4800/4900, 6000, 6400, ENVY 6000, 6000e, 6400e, Pro 6400, Laser 100, Color Laser 150, Laser 130, Color Laser 170, Laser NS, Neverstop Laser, LaserJet M109-M112, LaserJet M139-M142, LaserJet M207-M212, LaserJet M232-M237, Tank 1020/1500/2500, Tank 1005/1600/2600, Tank 210, Tank 510, Tank 580/5100, Tank 670/720/750/6000/7000/7300, Tank 790/7600, Tango, and other series.

Screenshots

HP Roam4 screens
Smart Printer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart Printer at 100% against HP Roam's 0%. Smart Printer also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HP Roam ships an update every 6 weeks, Smart Printer every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HP Roam versus Smart Printer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHP RoamSmart Printer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB35 MB
Age rating+417+
DeveloperHP Inc.文华 宁

Customer experience

HP Roam

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Smart Printer

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

HP Roam

No in-app purchases

None

Smart Printer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HP Roam free?
HP Roam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Printer free?
Smart Printer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HP Roam or Smart Printer have ads?
Neither HP Roam nor Smart Printer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HP Roam or Smart Printer?
HP Roam ships an update every 6 weeks, and Smart Printer every 4 weeks. Most recently, HP Roam was updated on October 17, 2026 and Smart Printer on October 8, 2026.

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