# Smart Printer App & Scanner vs Printer

Smart Printer App & Scanner and Printer both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Printer's written reviews are positive against 39% of Smart Printer App & Scanner's. Printer also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Smart Printer App & Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 4.5 for Printer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Printer App & Scanner has 83K ratings behind it against 2.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of Smart Printer App & Scanner's written reviews are positive against 84% of Printer's.

Smart Printer App & Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, Printer every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Printer App & Scanner | Printer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (83K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-app-and-scanner/id1517103958/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-smart-air-iprint-app/id1599088149/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **83K** | 2.8K |
| Positive reviews | 39.4% of reviews | **83.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#105** | — |
| Size | 65 MB | 26 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) | [Rounding Squares BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/976539506) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Printer App & Scanner

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

**Currently charting:** #105 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 page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-smart-air-iprint-app/id1599088149)

Easily print documents, photos, and scans from your iPhone or iPad. Supports over 7000 printers with advanced settings for professional results. Print multiple files and photos at once from various cloud sources.

**Highlights:** Unlimited printing, Multi-printer support (7000+ models), Built-in document scanner, Advanced print options, Print multiple photos/files at once, Support for various file types (PDF, DOCX, JPEG, etc.), Multi-source file access (Files, iCloud, Dropbox, etc.)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Printer App 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Smart Printer App 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless and smooth
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 💡 Wireless printing
- 🚀 Quick and easy to print
- 👍 User-friendly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 💰 Subscription fee
- 💰 Paid version required for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatible with certain printer models
- Printing issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Remember printer settings
- 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 free?

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

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

Printer is rated higher. Smart Printer App & Scanner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 83K ratings, while Printer averages 4.5 from 2.8K ratings.

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

Printer shows ads; Smart Printer App & Scanner does not.

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

Smart Printer App & Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, and Printer every 3 months. Most recently, Smart Printer App & Scanner was updated on October 30, 2026 and Printer on October 30, 2026.

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