Comparison

Easy vs Epson Smart Panel

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

Head to head
About

Easy

Create a variety of custom prints from your photos with this intuitive app. Choose from numerous templates or a free-layout editor to design collages, cards, calendars, and more. Decorate your images with text and stamps before printing.

Highlights
  • Intuitive photo printing
  • Ready-to-use templates
  • Custom poster creation
  • Everyday item creation (cards, IDs)
  • Pattern paper for art
  • Disk label printing
  • Photo editing functions
Features
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Easy-PhotoPrint Editor is an easy-to-use photo print app. It features many useful templates and a free-layout editor for making all kinds of prints (photo layouts, cards, collages, calendars, disc labels, photo IDs, business cards, stickers, posters). [Key features] • Intuitive operation for easy printing of all kinds of prints Just select the type of print you want to make, edit and decorate your photos, and print. • Comes with plenty of ready-to-use templates Choose from collages, calendars, and many other templates that use multiple photos in addition to photo prints. • Make original posters for use in stores and other situations Just add photos and text to the simple poster template to create original posters you can use in stores or other situations. • Easy to create other everyday items The app makes it easy to create business cards, photo IDs, stickers, and other items you use every day. • Pattern paper for making original art works The app lets you print pre-designed pattern paper for use in making paper items or scrapbooking. • Print disk labels so you can see at a glance what’s on your disks If your printer supports printing disk labels, you can make original disk labels with just your smartphone. • Slate of editing functions to create just the print you want Not only can you crop or expand your photos, you can also edit and decorate them with colored edges, text, and stamps. [Supported printers] - Canon Inkjet Printers See the following website for supported printers. https://ij.start.canon/eppe-model *Some functions are not supported on imagePROGRAF series. [When the app cannot find your printer.] Check that your printer is in the supported printers list. The printer must be connected to your network. Use the "Canon PRINT" app to connect your printer to the network. [Supported OS] iOS 17.0 and later

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Read full description

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.

Screenshots

Easy4 screens
Epson Smart Panel3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Epson Smart Panel at free against Easy's free with in-app purchases. Epson Smart Panel also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (406K vs 24K). Easy's advantage is review sentiment (54% vs 43%). On price, rating, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Easy against 4.7 for Epson Smart Panel. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Epson Smart Panel has 406K ratings behind it against 24K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Easy's written reviews are positive against 43% of Epson Smart Panel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Easy ships an update every 4 months, Epson Smart Panel every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Easy versus Epson Smart Panel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasyEpson Smart Panel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (24K ratings) — better4.7 (406K ratings)
Positive reviews53.9% of reviews — better43.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24K406K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#33 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB166 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCanon Inc.Seiko Epson Corporation

Customer experience

Easy

All ratings23,873 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews869 reviews
Positive53.9%
Neutral8.5%
Negative37.6%

Epson Smart Panel

All ratings388,267 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews2,753 reviews
Positive43.0%
Neutral6.6%
Negative50.4%

User reviews

Easy

From 24K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient printing from mobile devices
  • 🎨 Good photo quality
  • 💻 Seamless integration with Canon printers
  • 🤩 Helpful for creating calendars, cards, and collages

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes frequently
  • 🔀 Inconsistent handling of photo orientation and sizing
  • 📏 Limited options for paper size and layout customization
  • 🤔 Confusing interface and navigation
  • 🤖 Compatibility issues with certain Canon printer models

Epson Smart Panel

From 406K App Store ratings

What 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

Easy

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Photos not displaying properly in the app
  • Printing process gets stuck or fails to complete
  • Inability to select desired printer or paper settings
  • App not recognizing or connecting to some Canon printers

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more paper sizes and aspect ratios
  • Improve photo editing and layout tools
  • Allow saving and restoring custom creations
  • Provide option to print directly from photo library without app
  • Enhance stability and reduce crashes

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

None

Easy

No in-app purchases

None

Epson Smart Panel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Easy free?
Easy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Epson Smart Panel free?
Epson Smart Panel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Easy or Epson Smart Panel?
Easy is rated higher. Easy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Epson Smart Panel averages 4.7 from 406K ratings.
Do Easy or Epson Smart Panel have ads?
Neither Easy nor Epson Smart Panel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Easy or Epson Smart Panel?
Easy ships an update every 4 months, and Epson Smart Panel every 6 weeks. Most recently, Easy was updated on November 7, 2026 and Epson Smart Panel on November 7, 2026.

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