# Printer app ® vs Smart Printer App & Scan

The clearest difference is ads: Printer app ® at none against Smart Printer App & Scan's shown. Printer app ® also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Smart Printer App & Scan's advantage is ratings volume (76K vs 9.6K) and chart position (#14 vs #49). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Printer app ® sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Smart Printer App & Scan sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Printer app ® against 4.2 for Smart Printer App & Scan. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Printer App & Scan has 76K ratings behind it against 9.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 13% of Printer app ®'s written reviews are positive against 19% of Smart Printer App & Scan's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Printer app ® | Smart Printer App & Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app/id1541008027/reviews) | **[4.2 (76K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-app-and-scan/id1597439129/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9.6K | **76K** |
| Positive reviews | 12.6% of reviews | **18.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #49 | **#14** |
| Size | 152 MB | 310 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SMM service, s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503472689) | [Kain Suite Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761133001) |

## What reviewers say

### Printer app ®

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

**Currently charting:** #49 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


### Smart Printer App & Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-app-and-scan/id1597439129)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Grossing · Business, #74 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

This app allows you to print photos and documents from your mobile device without needing printer drivers. It also offers scanning, PDF editing, file transfer, and global faxing capabilities, with options to share printer access.

**Highlights:** Print photos and documents, Scan, edit, and print documents, Convert photos to PDF, Send faxes globally, Share printer access, Transfer files from PC

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Printer Premium Weekly 2 | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access Free Trial 2 | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Printer Premium Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Full Access Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Printer Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| HPrinter Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly + Free Trial | $12.99 | per month |
| HPrinter Yearly Premium Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| 6-Month + Free Trial | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| HPrinter Premium Half Year | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Smart Printer Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| HPrinter Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Smart Printer Premium Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| 100 Pages | $9.99 | one-time |
| Smart Printer App - Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Seamless wireless printing
- 📚 Comprehensive features
- 🖨️ Reliable printer performance
- 🎨 High-quality print output

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🤯 Confusing setup and connectivity issues
- 🔒 Restricted access without subscription
- 📢 Aggressive upselling and advertisements
- 🤖 Buggy and unreliable app

**Reported bugs**

- Printer not detected or disconnected frequently
- Printing issues and errors
- Scanning and faxing functionality not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to print without subscription
- Improved setup and connectivity process
- More transparent pricing and subscription options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Printer app ® free?

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

### Is Smart Printer App & Scan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Printer app ® or Smart Printer App & Scan?

Smart Printer App & Scan is rated higher. Printer app ® averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while Smart Printer App & Scan averages 4.2 from 76K ratings.

### Do Printer app ® or Smart Printer App & Scan have ads?

Smart Printer App & Scan shows ads; Printer app ® does not.

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

Printer app ® ships an update every 2 weeks, and Smart Printer App & Scan every 2 weeks. Most recently, Printer app ® was updated on September 25, 2026 and Smart Printer App & Scan on September 24, 2026.

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

Printer app ® currently peaks at #49 in the App Store charts, and Smart Printer App & Scan at #14. 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.*