# Smart Printer App & Scanner vs Printer App

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 (#26 vs #106). On price, rating, update cadence 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 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 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) | **[4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app-smart-print/id1585148293/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **82K** | 14K |
| Positive reviews | 39.6% of reviews | **63.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #106 | **#26** |
| Size | 65 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [On Hand Apps - FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724087308) | [Netpeak EOOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572448975) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Printer App & Scanner

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

**Currently charting:** #106 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-smart-print/id1585148293)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Grossing · Business, #182 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| My Printer | $7.49 | per month |
| My Printer | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| My Printer | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| My Printer | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| My Printer | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| My Printer | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| My Printer | $14.99 | per month |
| My Printer | $14.99 | per month |
| My Printer | $19.99 | per month |
| My Printer | $29.99 | per year |
| My Printer | $59.99 | per year |
| Printables | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Ability to print specific pages
- Scanning functionality
- Support for more printer models


## 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?

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 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 #106 in the App Store charts, and Printer App at #26. 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.*