# Smart Printer App & Scanner vs Printer app ®

The clearest difference is monetization model: Printer app ® at free with in-app purchases against Smart Printer App & Scanner's subscription. Smart Printer App & Scanner's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (40% vs 13%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Printer App & Scanner sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Printer app ® sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Printer App & Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Printer App & Scanner has 82K ratings behind it against 9.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Smart Printer App & Scanner's written reviews are positive against 13% of Printer app ®'s.

Smart Printer App & Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, Printer app ® every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Printer App & Scanner | Printer app ® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (82K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-app-and-scanner/id1517103958/reviews)** | [4.1 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app/id1541008027/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **82K** | 9.6K |
| Positive reviews | **39.6% of reviews** | 12.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #108 | **#49** |
| Size | 65 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [On Hand Apps - FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724087308) | [SMM service, s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503472689) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Printer App & Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-app-and-scanner/id1517103958)

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Easily print photos and documents from your iPhone or iPad. This app includes a built-in scanner to digitize and edit documents before printing. Customize print options and print notes or email attachments.

**Highlights:** Print photos and documents, Built-in document scanner, Edit and filter scanned documents, Print from iCloud and files, Advanced print options (2 per page, landscape), Print notes and email attachments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Printer + Scanner Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Printer + Scanner Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Printer + Scanner Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Printer + Scanner Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Printer + Scanner Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Printer + Scanner Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Printer + Scanner Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Printer + Scanner Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Printer + Scanner Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Printer + Scanner Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Printer + Scanner Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Printer + Scanner Premium | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Simple setup
- 🚀 Convenient printing from mobile devices
- 👍 Good print quality
- 🚀 Reliable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems
- 🐛 Printing errors
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Difficult setup

**Reported bugs**

- Printer not detected
- Frequent disconnections
- Printing issues with certain file types
- App crashes during use

**Requested features**

- More printing options and customization
- Improved wireless connectivity
- Better support for older devices
- Free version with limited features


### Printer app ®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app/id1541008027)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

This app allows you to print documents and photos directly from your iOS device. It supports various file formats and sources, including cloud storage and web pages. Features include document editing, photo editing, and secure local storage for printed files.

**Highlights:** Print from photo gallery, iCloud, and web pages, Supports PDF, XSL, DOCX, and more, Secure local file storage, Smart text editor for document creation, Photo editor with rich editing tools, AirPrint compatibility

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photo Editor - 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Promo | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Starter | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week - 7 Days | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month - 7 Days | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Special | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Plan - Printer App | $14.99 | per month |
| Photo Editor - 1 Year | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plan - Printer App | $59.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plan - 3 Days | $69.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plan - 50% | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- ⚡️ Convenient printing from mobile
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 💻 Works well with iPhone/iPad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some printers
- 🤯 Misleading about free features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to share/print
- Unable to connect to printer
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel

**Requested features**

- Ability to print without subscription
- Option to purchase app outright instead of subscription
- Better customer support and communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Printer App & Scanner free?

Smart Printer App & Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Printer app ® free?

Printer app ® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Printer App & Scanner or Printer app ®?

Smart Printer App & Scanner is rated higher. Smart Printer App & Scanner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 82K ratings, while Printer app ® averages 4.1 from 9.6K ratings.

### Do Smart Printer App & Scanner or Printer app ® have ads?

Neither Smart Printer App & Scanner nor Printer app ® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Printer App & Scanner or Printer app ®?

Smart Printer App & Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, and Printer app ® every 2 weeks. Most recently, Smart Printer App & Scanner was updated on September 25, 2026 and Printer app ® on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Smart Printer App & Scanner or Printer app ®?

Smart Printer App & Scanner currently peaks at #108 in the App Store charts, and Printer app ® at #49. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*