Comparison

PDF Scanner App, OCR vs Smart Printer App ™

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

Head to head
About

PDF Scanner App, OCR

This app transforms your device into a high-quality document scanner. It offers automatic text recognition for searchable PDFs, secure document management, and flexible storage options. Easily organize, edit, and share your scanned documents.

Highlights
  • HD document scanning
  • Automatic OCR text recognition
  • Secure document management
  • Cloud integration and local storage
  • Edit scans after saving
  • Full-text search
  • Share via email/messenger
Features
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The only Scanner App you need! 1) The integrated document scanner enables fast PDF scans in HD quality. The scan is readable and searchable thanks to automatic OCR text recognition. 2) With the secure document management system and scanner, the right document is at hand in just one click. Paper chaos or going through paper folders are a thing of the past! 3) Optional cloud integration and local storage on the device for maximum security of your documents. 4) Share scannable documents directly via email or messenger. *BENEFITS OF DOCUTAIN* Scan in HD With intelligent document recognition and automatic shutter in the perfect moment, perspective correction, document edge detection, blur-reduction and color correction, you achieve a perfect scan with the PDF scanner app. Create a PDF scan or photo scan, use batch scanning for multiple pages and convert to PDF. Edit Manually crop, color filter, add, reorder, or remove pages. Even after saving, you can still edit the scan of documents. Organize Optional index information when saving a scan (e.g. name, keywords, address, tax relevance, and optical character recognition (OCR)) helps organize and retrieve your digital documents. Index information is automatically recognized so that you receive suitable suggestions for indexing scannable PDFs. Docutain Pro also lets you pay your scanned invoices and monitor expenses through payment providers. You can use the PDF scanner app to manage not only scannable documents with the camera, but also existing photos and PDF documents. This also enables to convert images to PDF files (jpg to pdf). Search & Find Find documents with the help of the detailed search mask, your self-defined criteria or via the full text search thanks to OCR. In addition, quick searches are available, e.g. via keywords or addresses. Share You can export your scannable docs as PDF files and send them directly by mail or text messenger with the mobile scanner. Security & Privacy With optional cloud connection you can protect documents from loss and synchronize them with all your end devices. Available cloud services: GoogleDrive, OneDrive, Dropbox, STRATO HiDrive, MagentaCLOUD, Web.de, GMX MediaCenter, Box, WebDAV, Nextcloud, ownCloud. For maximum security, you can encrypt all data in the scanner app using state-of-the-art methods and protect app access with a password or fingerprint. No external servers are connected, data is stored locally on your device. *USE CASES* Invoices & Contracts Receipts, warranties, business cards, passports, insurance documents + more scannable documents can be managed securely & clearly in one place with relevant information - e.g. end of contract reminder. Tax return Find all tax-related documents within one click. Save time to focus on tax return. Docutain supports you. Rental Documents for service charge settlements can be assigned to the rental parties by means of keywords, without duplications after scanning. This way, billing is done quickly. Apartment handover protocols, meter readings or defects can be easily stored in the DMS. Studies, Homeschooling, Homeoffice Exercise sheets, homework, lecture notes, book pages + more. Share transcripts with fellow students, scan books from the term paper, or send certificates to instructors as space-saving PDF scans. Recipes Create your own cookbook with document types + tags and browse with flexibility combining your criteria with the PDF scanner app and intuitive document manager. Download Docutain, the scanning app, stay organized and keep track with the smart, mobile photo scanner! Contact@Docutain.de Terms of Use http://www.docutain.de/AGBPrivat?Local=en

About

Smart Printer App ™

Print photos, documents, and PDFs directly from your iPhone to wireless printers. Easily scan and import files from various sources for convenient printing. Features ink-saving mode and support for multiple printers.

Highlights
  • Wireless printing from iPhone
  • Scan and print documents/photos
  • Import files from various sources
  • Ink saving mode
  • Multiple printer support
Features
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Print from your iPhone instantly, easily, and conveniently! Smart Printer: Smart Printer is an application that allows you to print directly from your iPhone to almost any Printer without cumbersome cables. Just click the connect button and you can easily print photos, print documents (including PDF, Word), and any invoice. Smart Printer will make your printing easier and more convenient than ever. The Smart Printer will automatically search for supported devices over the local wireless network. It will then quickly connect to a compatible printer, now you can print anything on your phone. More specifically, our application also can scan photos and print documents directly with the camera to make your printing much faster. Key Features: --CONNECT & PRINT Connect the device to any Wireless Printer ( Wifi printer ) and print at any time with a simple Wi-Fi connection. --SCAN & PRINT To print photos, or documents, use the built-in scanner. -- IMPORT & PRINT You can now efficiently and conveniently import documents from Files, Photos, iCloud, Clipboard, and Webpage. --INk SAVING MODE Print documents and photos with less ink. --MULTIPLE PRINTER SUPPORT From any Wireless Printer, you may easily print documents If you connect your device to the same wifi network as the printer, it will print instantly. Note: To print efficiently and conveniently, verify that your device is linked through the same Wireless network as the Printers. Disclaimer: we are a third-party app that is not affiliated with official brands include Canon, HP, Brother, Epson, Samsung, Xerox, and Dell, this is not an official app of these brands. Rules that apply to all subscriptions: –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 before the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal –Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Terms of Use: https://ws.wisdomalls.com/log/wisdom/terms_of_use Privacy Policy: https://ws.wisdomalls.com/log/wisdom/privacy_policy

Screenshots

PDF Scanner App, OCR4 screens
Smart Printer App ™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PDF Scanner App, OCR at 78% against Smart Printer App ™'s 4%. PDF Scanner App, OCR also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, 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. PDF Scanner App, OCR sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Smart Printer App ™ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Scanner App, OCR holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 204 and 138 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of PDF Scanner App, OCR's written reviews are positive against 4% of Smart Printer App ™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Scanner App, OCR ships an update monthly, Smart Printer App ™ every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PDF Scanner App, OCR versus Smart Printer App ™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Scanner App, OCRSmart Printer App ™
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (204 ratings) — better3.5 (138 ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better3.6% of reviews
Number of ratings204 — better138
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINFOSOFT Informations- und Dokumentationssysteme GmbHWISDOM DATA LIMITED

Customer experience

PDF Scanner App, OCR

All ratings204 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral1.1%
Negative21.1%

Smart Printer App ™

All ratings138 ratings
Positive61.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative35.5%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive3.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative92.9%

In-app purchases

15 purchases

PDF Scanner App, OCR

Subscriptions13
  • Docutain Premium$3.997 Days
  • Docutain Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Docutain Premium$4.991 Month
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  • Docutain Premium monthly subs.3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Docutain Premium3 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Docutain Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Docutain Premium Annual3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Docutain Premium3 Days trial$22.991 Year
  • Docutain Premium$24.991 Year
  • Docutain Premium3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Docutain Premium3 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Docutain Premium special offer1 Year trial$47.991 Year
  • Docutain Premium yearly subs.3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Day Pass Document Share$3.99
  • Docutain Premium$49.99
6 purchases

Smart Printer App ™

Subscriptions6
  • Smart Printer Weekly PRO$7.997 Days
  • Printer Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Printer Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
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  • Smart Printer Yearly Plan$29.991 Year
  • Printer Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year
  • Smart Printer Yearly PRO$49.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Scanner App, OCR free?
PDF Scanner App, OCR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Printer App ™ free?
Smart Printer App ™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Scanner App, OCR or Smart Printer App ™?
PDF Scanner App, OCR is rated higher. PDF Scanner App, OCR averages 4.8 out of 5 from 204 ratings, while Smart Printer App ™ averages 3.5 from 138 ratings.
Do PDF Scanner App, OCR or Smart Printer App ™ have ads?
Both PDF Scanner App, OCR and Smart Printer App ™ show ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Scanner App, OCR or Smart Printer App ™?
PDF Scanner App, OCR ships an update monthly, and Smart Printer App ™ every 6 months. Most recently, PDF Scanner App, OCR was updated on September 24, 2026 and Smart Printer App ™ on September 23, 2026.

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