# Printer app ® vs Smart Printer App ™

The clearest difference is rating: Printer app ® at 4.1 against Smart Printer App ™'s 3.5. Printer app ® also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 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 Smart Printer App ™ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Printer app ® holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Printer app ® has 9.6K ratings behind it against 138, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Printer app ®'s written reviews are positive against 4% of Smart Printer App ™'s.

Printer app ® ships an update every 2 weeks, Smart Printer App ™ every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Printer app ® | Smart Printer App ™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app/id1541008027/reviews)** | [3.5 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-app/id1638661170/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.6K** | 138 |
| Positive reviews | **12.6% of reviews** | 3.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 152 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SMM service, s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503472689) | [WISDOM DATA LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599668968) |

## What reviewers say

### Printer app ®

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

**Currently charting:** #46 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 ™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-app/id1638661170)

Print photos, documents, and PDFs directly from your iPhone to wireless printers. Easily scan and import files from various sources for convenient printing. Features ink-saving mode and support for multiple printers.

**Highlights:** Wireless printing from iPhone, Scan and print documents/photos, Import files from various sources, Ink saving mode, Multiple printer support

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Printer Weekly PRO | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Printer Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Printer Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Smart Printer Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Printer Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Smart Printer Yearly PRO | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Printer app ® free?

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

### Is Smart Printer App ™ free?

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

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

Printer app ® is rated higher. Printer app ® averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while Smart Printer App ™ averages 3.5 from 138 ratings.

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

Smart Printer App ™ shows ads; Printer app ® does not.

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

Printer app ® ships an update every 2 weeks, and Smart Printer App ™ every 6 months. Most recently, Printer app ® was updated on October 12, 2026 and Smart Printer App ™ on October 10, 2026.

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