# Easy vs Epson Smart Panel

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 (407K vs 24K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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 Easy against 4.7 for Epson Smart Panel. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Epson Smart Panel has 407K 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 48% of Epson Smart Panel's.

Easy ships an update every 4 months, Epson Smart Panel every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Easy | Epson Smart Panel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-photoprint-editor/id1352161037/reviews)** | [4.7 (407K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epson-smart-panel/id1477796092/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 24K | **407K** |
| Positive reviews | **53.9% of reviews** | 47.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#25** |
| Size | 94 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Canon Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331269954) | [Seiko Epson Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/326876195) |

## What reviewers say

### Easy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-photoprint-editor/id1352161037)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epson-smart-panel/id1477796092)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick setup
- 💡 Convenient wireless printing
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast printing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 🐛 Printer not detected by app
- 🐛 Printing issues
- 🐛 Complicated setup

**Reported bugs**

- App unable to connect to printer
- Printing quality issues
- Inconsistent app behavior
- Printer not detected by app
- Compatibility problems with iOS

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 407K 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 11, 2026 and Epson Smart Panel on November 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*