# Printer app ® vs Air Printer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Printer app ® at free with in-app purchases against Air Printer's subscription. Printer app ® also leads on chart position (#49 vs unranked) and ratings volume (9.6K vs 2.3K). Air Printer's advantage is review sentiment (28% vs 13%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Printer app ® sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Air Printer sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 Air Printer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.6K and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 13% of Printer app ®'s written reviews are positive against 28% of Air Printer's.

Printer app ® ships an update every 2 weeks, Air Printer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Printer app ® | Air Printer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app/id1541008027/reviews) | **[4.2 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-printer-hd-smart-scanner/id1602275259/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.6K** | 2.3K |
| Positive reviews | 12.6% of reviews | **27.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#49** | — |
| Size | 152 MB | 213 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SMM service, s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503472689) | [Robin Media Apps, SOCIEDAD LIMITADA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629461051) |

## 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


### Air Printer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-printer-hd-smart-scanner/id1602275259)

Easily print documents and photos directly from your iOS device. Scan, edit, and annotate files before sending them to your printer. Supports over 5000 AirPrint compatible printers for seamless printing.

**Highlights:** Print documents and photos, Scan new documents, Edit and annotate files, Create and print text notes, Supports over 5000 AirPrint printers

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| AirPrint - Air Printer - print | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Prints | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Prints | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Prints | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly offer | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subs | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly offer | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| AirPrint One Week subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Montly_Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| -90%! SALE! Biggest discount! | $29.99 | per year |
| Air Print PRO | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Print Premium Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Prints | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly
- 💡 Innovative features
- 🚀 Effortless printing
- 👍 Good printing quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔕 Too many notifications
- 🐛 Printing problems
- 🔒 Security concerns

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- Printing blank pages
- Unable to connect to printer
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Free trial option
- Better customer support
- Improved connectivity with printers
- Ability to print from local files


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Printer app ® free?

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

### Is Air Printer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Printer app ® or Air Printer?

Air Printer is rated higher. Printer app ® averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while Air Printer averages 4.2 from 2.3K ratings.

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

Neither Printer app ® nor Air Printer shows ads.

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

Printer app ® ships an update every 2 weeks, and Air Printer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Printer app ® was updated on September 25, 2026 and Air Printer on September 23, 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.*