Comparison

HP Advance vs Mobile Print & 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 Advance

This business application facilitates secure and efficient printing from mobile devices. It allows users to quickly print documents and web pages, select authorized printers, and manage print jobs without needing a mail client.

Highlights
  • Print documents and web pages
  • Select authorized printers
  • Search printers by name/location
  • Print multiple copies
  • Release print jobs
  • No mail client required
Features
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HP Advance is not a stand-alone application; it does require the use of Mobile Connector. HP Advance utilizes the powerful capabilities of HP output management software by providing an easy to use interface that allows users to: - print a document or web page within seconds - select only authorized printers - search for authorized printers by printer name, long name or printer location - print multiple copies - release print jobs All these features are available with a few simple touches and without requiring the use of a configured mail client on the mobile device.

About

Mobile Print & Smart Printer

Print documents, photos, websites, and emails directly from your mobile device to any wireless printer. This app simplifies the printing process, eliminating the need for a computer. It also offers scanning and editing capabilities for a comprehensive printing solution.

Highlights
  • Print photos
  • Print PDFs
  • Print any file
  • Print websites
  • Scan and print
  • Edit and print
Features
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Air Smart Printer is your one-stop solution for all your printing needs. It allows you to print from your iPhone or iPad to any HР, Еpson, Brother, Canon, Dell, Konica, Samsung or any other wireless printer. Say goodbye to the hassle of transferring files to your computer and then to your printer. With our app, you can easily print documents, photos, scans, websites and even emails directly from your mobile device. Main Features: - Print Photos - Print PDF - Print Any File - Print Documents - Print Website - Print Text - Scan And Print - Edit And Print - Printer History - My Printers and more! Our app is user-friendly and intuitive, allowing you to easily navigate through its features. Plus, you can print in high quality with its advanced printing capabilities. Whether you’re at home, in the office, or on the go, we got you covered. So, why wait? Download Air Smart Printer today and experience the convenience and ease of wireless printing. With our app, printing has never been simpler! Terms of Use: https://unlimitedspectrum.github.io/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://unlimitedspectrum.github.io/privacy-policy

Screenshots

HP Advance4 screens
Mobile Print & Smart Printer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mobile Print & Smart Printer at 4.3 against HP Advance's 2.2. Mobile Print & Smart Printer also leads on review sentiment (34% vs 15%) and ratings volume (692 vs 26). HP Advance's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. Mobile Print & Smart Printer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. HP Advance asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mobile Print & Smart Printer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile Print & Smart Printer has 692 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of HP Advance's written reviews are positive against 34% of Mobile Print & Smart Printer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HP Advance ships an update every 2 months, Mobile Print & Smart Printer monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HP Advance versus Mobile Print & Smart Printer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHP AdvanceMobile Print & Smart Printer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (26 ratings)4.3 (692 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.4% of reviews33.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26692 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB92 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperHP Inc.Unlimited Spectrum LLC

Customer experience

HP Advance

All ratings26 ratings
Positive30.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative69.2%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative84.6%

Mobile Print & Smart Printer

All ratings694 ratings
Positive82.0%
Neutral3.9%
Negative14.1%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive33.9%
Neutral5.1%
Negative61.0%

Bugs and requests

HP Advance

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Mobile Print & Smart Printer

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Printing failures
  • Subscription issues

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improved compatibility with more printer models
  • Clearer information on supported printers

In-app purchases

None

HP Advance

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Mobile Print & Smart Printer

Subscriptions7
  • Air Printer Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Unlimited Weekly PRO Access$4.997 Days
  • iPrinter - AirPrinter PRO$7.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Smart AirPrint Printer PRO$9.991 Year
  • Remote Printer 1 Month PRO$11.991 Month
  • Unlimited Yearly PRO Access$19.991 Year
  • Remote Printer 1 Year PRO$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access to Premium$34.99

Questions

Is HP Advance free?
HP Advance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mobile Print & Smart Printer free?
Mobile Print & Smart Printer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HP Advance or Mobile Print & Smart Printer?
Mobile Print & Smart Printer is rated higher. HP Advance averages 2.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Mobile Print & Smart Printer averages 4.3 from 692 ratings.
Do HP Advance or Mobile Print & Smart Printer have ads?
Neither HP Advance nor Mobile Print & Smart Printer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HP Advance or Mobile Print & Smart Printer?
HP Advance ships an update every 2 months, and Mobile Print & Smart Printer monthly. Most recently, HP Advance was updated on November 4, 2026 and Mobile Print & Smart Printer on November 3, 2026.

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