# Printer app ® vs Printer App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Printer App at 63% against Printer app ®'s 13%. Printer App also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1). Printer app ®'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 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 14K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Printer app ®'s written reviews are positive against 63% of Printer App's.

Printer app ® ships an update every 2 weeks, Printer App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## 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 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app-smart-print/id1585148293/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9.6K | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 12.6% of reviews | **63.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #47 | **#22** |
| Size | 152 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SMM service, s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503472689) | [Netpeak EOOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572448975) |

## What reviewers say

### Printer app ®

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

**Currently charting:** #47 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-print/id1585148293)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Grossing · Business, #167 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 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 14K ratings.

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

Printer App shows ads; Printer app ® does not.

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

Printer app ® ships an update every 2 weeks, and Printer App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Printer app ® was updated on September 29, 2026 and Printer App on September 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Printer app ® or Printer App?

Printer app ® currently peaks at #47 in the App Store charts, and Printer App at #22. 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.*