# Printer app ® vs Printer App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Printer App at 82% against Printer app ®'s 13%. Printer App also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1). Printer app ®'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#51 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Printer app ® sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Printer App sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Printer App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.6K and 8.7K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Printer app ®'s written reviews are positive against 82% of Printer App's.

Printer app ® ships an update every 2 weeks, Printer App every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Printer app ® | Printer App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app/id1541008027/reviews) | **[4.6 (8.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app-smart-printer/id1576856672/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.6K** | 8.7K |
| Positive reviews | 12.6% of reviews | **82.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#51** | — |
| Size | 152 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SMM service, s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503472689) | [Maxima Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153277200) |

## What reviewers say

### Printer app ®

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

**Currently charting:** #51 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


### Printer App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app-smart-printer/id1576856672)

Easily print documents and photos from your phone to any wireless printer. Features include scanning, editing, creating large posters, and accessing printables for kids. Supports a vast range of printer models.

**Highlights:** Wireless printing from phone, Built-in scanner, Edit documents before printing, Create large posters from photos, Printables for kids, Import from cloud storage

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Printer Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Printer Pro Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Printer Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Printer App Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Printer Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Printer Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Printer Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Printer App Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Printer Pro Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient wireless printing
- 🚀 Supports various file formats
- 🚀 Works with old printers
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Privacy concerns with ads
- 🔋 High subscription cost
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Printing quality problems

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on older devices
- Subscription issues after device reset

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to print multiple photos per page
- Improved scanning functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Printer app ® free?

Printer app ® 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, Printer app ® or Printer App?

Printer App is rated higher. Printer app ® averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while Printer App averages 4.6 from 8.7K ratings.

### Do Printer app ® or Printer App have ads?

Neither Printer app ® nor Printer App shows ads.

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

Printer app ® ships an update every 2 weeks, and Printer App every 2 months. Most recently, Printer app ® was updated on October 8, 2026 and Printer App on October 8, 2026.

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