Comparison

Smart Printer App & Scanner vs Printer App

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

Head to head
About

Smart Printer App & Scanner

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
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Smart Printer App allows you to print your photos and documents easily. It is an all-in-one printer app. You can print from your iPhone or iPad in a few clicks. PRINT ANYTHING This app allows you to print all sort of files in a very easy manner. It is an all-in-one printer and scanner app for your AirPrint printer. SCAN DOCUMENTS Smart Printer App has a built-in scanner that uses your iPhone or iPad camera to scan documents. Edit and add filters to your scanned documents before printing them. Our advanced scanner allows you to scan documents quickly and instantly send them to your printer. PRINT PHOTOS Pick your favorite moments from your camera roll and print them. You can print multiple photos at once. PRINT DOCUMENTS You can access your files from your iPhone. You will also have access to your iCloud files. The app allows you to print PNG, JPEG, and PDF files. ADVANCED PRINT OPTIONS You can set printing options such as "2 per page" or "landscape". This is great if you are trying to use less paper for example. You can also print multiple copies at once. Easily switch from color printing to black & white. The app provides you with a smart panel to customize your prints. PRINT NOTES Do you have some text or notes you would like to print? This app provides you with a notepad where can type, paste, or import any notes and easily print them. PRINT EMAIL ATTACHMENTS Smart Printer App allows you to print files from outside the app as well. Pressing on the share button of compatible files will reveal an option to AirPrint using this app. Smart Printer App & Scanner supports most printers models such as HP, Brother, Canon, Dell, Epson, Lanier, Xerox, Aurora, Lexmark, Panasonic, RICOH, Toshiba, and many others. Use this app for your HP printer, use it to scan documents and print them using your Canon printer etc... This app supports most AirPrint printers. Premium Subscriptions: • Subscribed user has unlimited access to the premium printing services • User can subscribe for one month or one year auto renewing 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 prior to the end of the current period • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user Account Settings after purchase Privacy Policy: https://onhandapps.com/printer-app-privacy-policy/ Terms of service: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/873f6edc-82cb-44a7-a6a3-7ab7d17534d8 This app is not affiliated with HP, Canon, Epson, or any other brand named in the description. Support email: support@onhandapps.com

About

Printer App

Effortlessly print documents and photos from your iOS device to over 10,000 wireless printers. Includes built-in editing tools for documents and photos, plus a scanner to digitize and share physical papers. Offers advanced printing options for customized output.

Highlights
  • Print documents and photos wirelessly
  • Scan and share documents
  • Advanced printing options
  • Document editing tools
  • Photo editing tools
  • Cloud storage integration
Features
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Printing has never been so effortless. With more than 10,000 supported wireless printers, Printer App lets you print documents and photos in a matter of seconds. Simply select a document or photo, edit it with a handy set of built-in tools, and send it for printing. Printer App key features include: PRINTING FROM IOS DEVICES - Print photos and documents - Print web pages & contacts - Print directly from your Dropbox or Google Drive - Over 20 supported file formats, including: PDF, DOCX, PAGES, and TXT SCAN DOCUMENTS - Scan documents with the built-in scanner - Share or print scanned documents ADVANCED PRINTING OPTIONS - Page orientation - One and two-sided printing - Number of pages per sheet - Printing in black and white or color - Paper size (A3, A4, B5, etc.) - Number of copies - Printing range EXTENDED DOCUMENT EDITING - Highlight or draw on documents - Add text to documents - Use other customization options ADJUST PHOTOS - Apply filters, blur, or saturation - Change size and proportion - Add contrast, mask, or sharpening - Use many other built-in photo editing options Printer App is compatible with all printer models that support AirPrint technology. Improve your printing experience with Printer App! Supports 99% of printers with wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity. Note: make sure you’re connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your printer to use all the features of the app. SUBSCRIPTIONS: Please note, you will need a subscription in order to get access to some features of the app. The subscription will be automatically renewed unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current payment period. Your iTunes account will be automatically charged at the same price for renewal within a 24-hour period prior to the end of the current payment period unless you change your subscription preferences in your iTunes Account Settings. When a subscription is canceled, access to the features will expire at the end of the current payment period. This app is independent and not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by any particular printer brand, including without limitation, HP, Epson, Canon, Brother. Privacy policy: https://pp.airprinter.app/ Terms of use: https://tou.airprinter.app/

Screenshots

Smart Printer App & Scanner4 screens
Printer App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Smart Printer App & Scanner at none against Printer App's shown. Smart Printer App & Scanner also leads on ratings volume (82K vs 14K). Printer App's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 40%) and chart position (#25 vs #95). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Smart Printer App & Scanner sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Printer App sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Smart Printer App & Scanner against 4.6 for Printer App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Printer App & Scanner has 82K ratings behind it against 14K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Smart Printer App & Scanner's written reviews are positive against 63% of Printer App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Smart Printer App & Scanner versus Printer App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Printer App & ScannerPrinter App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (82K ratings)4.6 (14K ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.6% of reviews63.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings82K — better14K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
Best chart rank#95#25 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB217 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOn Hand Apps - FZCONetpeak EOOD

Customer experience

Smart Printer App & Scanner

All ratings82,137 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews250 reviews
Positive39.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative54.8%

Printer App

All ratings13,607 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral4.6%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews703 reviews
Positive63.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative33.6%

User reviews

Smart Printer App & Scanner

From 82K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Printer App

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient printing
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💡 Helpful features
  • 🚀 Quick setup

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🚫 Doesn't work with all printers
  • ⚠️ Deceptive free trial

Bugs and requests

Smart Printer App & Scanner

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Printer App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App doesn't detect printer
  • Subscription charges despite cancellation
  • Printing issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to print specific pages
  • Scanning functionality
  • Support for more printer models

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Smart Printer App & Scanner

Subscriptions11
  • Printer + Scanner Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Printer + Scanner Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Printer + Scanner Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
Show 8 more
  • Printer + Scanner Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Printer + Scanner Premium$9.991 Month
  • Printer + Scanner Monthly3 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Printer + Scanner Premium$24.991 Year
  • Printer + Scanner Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Printer + Scanner Premium1 Month trial$49.991 Year
  • Printer + Scanner Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Printer + Scanner Yearly$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Printer + Scanner Premium$79.99
12 purchases

Printer App

Subscriptions11
  • My Printer$7.491 Month
  • My Printer$7.997 Days
  • My Printer3 Days trial$7.997 Days
Show 8 more
  • My Printer7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • My Printer3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • My Printer$8.997 Days
  • My Printer3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • My Printer$14.991 Month
  • My Printer$19.991 Month
  • My Printer$29.991 Year
  • My Printer$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Printables$14.99

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?
Printer App is rated higher. Smart Printer App & Scanner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 82K ratings, while Printer App averages 4.6 from 14K ratings.
Do Smart Printer App & Scanner or Printer App have ads?
Printer App shows ads; Smart Printer App & Scanner does not.
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 3 weeks. Most recently, Smart Printer App & Scanner was updated on September 24, 2026 and Printer App on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, Smart Printer App & Scanner or Printer App?
Smart Printer App & Scanner currently peaks at #95 in the App Store charts, and Printer App at #25. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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