# Smart Printer App & Scanner vs Smart Printer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Smart Printer at free with in-app purchases against Smart Printer App & Scanner's subscription. Smart Printer also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 39%). Smart Printer App & Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (83K vs 3.5K). 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 Smart Printer sells 5 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 4.6 for Smart Printer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Printer App & Scanner has 83K ratings behind it against 3.5K, 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 48% of Smart Printer's.

Smart Printer App & Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, Smart Printer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Printer App & Scanner | Smart Printer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (83K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-app-and-scanner/id1517103958/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-print-and-scan/id1661905836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **83K** | 3.5K |
| Positive reviews | 39.4% of reviews | **48.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | #133 |
| Size | 65 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [On Hand Apps - FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724087308) | [Fire Technologies Hong Kong Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871390749) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Printer App & Scanner

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

**Currently charting:** #98 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


### Smart Printer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-print-and-scan/id1661905836)

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

This app allows you to print and scan documents and photos directly from your iOS device. It supports over 9,000 wireless printers and offers advanced editing and enhancement tools for both documents and images.

**Highlights:** Wireless printing from iOS, Document scanning, Cloud storage integration, Advanced print options, Document editing and annotation, Photo enhancement tools

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version by month | $9.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription With Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Subscription With Trial | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and reliable printing
- 💡 Versatile file support
- 🔒 Secure printing
- 👍 Smooth connection and setup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 💰 Subscription model concerns
- 🤖 Lack of customer support
- 🙅‍♀️ Forced account requirements

**Reported bugs**

- Printer shutdown without warning
- Unreliable app performance
- Unexpected charges and billing issues

**Requested features**

- Improved compatibility with older devices
- Enhanced security and privacy controls
- Offline printing capabilities
- Customizable printing options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Printer App & Scanner free?

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

### Is Smart Printer free?

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

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

Smart Printer is rated higher. Smart Printer App & Scanner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 83K ratings, while Smart Printer averages 4.6 from 3.5K ratings.

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

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

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

Smart Printer App & Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, and Smart Printer fortnightly. Most recently, Smart Printer App & Scanner was updated on November 1, 2026 and Smart Printer on October 30, 2026.

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

Smart Printer App & Scanner currently peaks at #98 in the App Store charts, and Smart Printer at #133. 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.*