# Printer app ® vs Smart Printer Print and Scan

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart Printer Print and Scan at 83% against Printer app ®'s 13%. Smart Printer Print and Scan also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Printer app ®'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (9.6K vs 58). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Print and Scan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Printer Print and Scan holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Printer app ® has 9.6K ratings behind it against 58, 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 83% of Smart Printer Print and Scan's.

Printer app ® ships an update every 2 weeks, Smart Printer Print and Scan fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Printer app ® | Smart Printer Print and Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app/id1541008027/reviews) | **[4.3 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-print-and-scan/id1662265151/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.6K** | 58 |
| Positive reviews | 12.6% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#50** | — |
| Size | 152 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SMM service, s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503472689) | [Ngoc Duong Bich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633883173) |

## What reviewers say

### Printer app ®

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

**Currently charting:** #50 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 Print and Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-print-and-scan/id1662265151)

Easily print documents and photos directly from your iPhone or iPad. Supports various popular file formats including PDF, DOC, and JPG. Offers a user-friendly interface for quick and convenient printing.

**Highlights:** Print documents and photos, Supports PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG, Print from iPhone and iPad, User-friendly interface, AirPrint compatible

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pack | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Printer app ® free?

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

### Is Smart Printer Print and Scan free?

Smart Printer Print and Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Printer app ® or Smart Printer Print and Scan?

Smart Printer Print and Scan is rated higher. Printer app ® averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while Smart Printer Print and Scan averages 4.3 from 58 ratings.

### Do Printer app ® or Smart Printer Print and Scan have ads?

Smart Printer Print and Scan shows ads; Printer app ® does not.

### Which is updated more often, Printer app ® or Smart Printer Print and Scan?

Printer app ® ships an update every 2 weeks, and Smart Printer Print and Scan fortnightly. Most recently, Printer app ® was updated on September 25, 2026 and Smart Printer Print and Scan on June 1, 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.*