# Printer app ® vs Printer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Printer at 84% against Printer app ®'s 13%. Printer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1). Printer app ®'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement 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 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Printer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.6K and 2.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Printer app ®'s written reviews are positive against 84% of Printer's.

Printer app ® ships an update every 2 weeks, Printer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Printer app ® | Printer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app/id1541008027/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-smart-air-iprint-app/id1599088149/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.6K** | 2.8K |
| Positive reviews | 12.6% of reviews | **83.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#39** | — |
| Size | 152 MB | 26 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) | [Rounding Squares BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/976539506) |

## What reviewers say

### Printer app ®

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

**Currently charting:** #39 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 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 Printer app ® free?

Printer app ® 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, Printer app ® or Printer?

Printer is rated higher. Printer app ® averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while Printer averages 4.5 from 2.8K ratings.

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

Printer shows ads; Printer app ® does not.

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

Printer app ® ships an update every 2 weeks, and Printer every 3 months. Most recently, Printer app ® was updated on September 26, 2026 and Printer on September 27, 2026.

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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.*