# Printer app ® vs Smart Printer App

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Printer App at 4.7 against Printer app ®'s 4.1. Smart Printer App also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 13%). Printer app ®'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Printer App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.6K and 8.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Printer app ®'s written reviews are positive against 37% of Smart Printer App's.

Printer app ® ships an update every 2 weeks, Smart Printer App monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 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) | **[4.7 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-app-print-scan/id6450398308/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.6K** | 8.5K |
| Positive reviews | 12.6% of reviews | **36.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#43** | #64 |
| Size | 152 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SMM service, s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503472689) | [Appers Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693135577) |

## What reviewers say

### Printer app ®

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

**Currently charting:** #43 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-print-scan/id6450398308)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Scan documents and photos directly from your device and print them wirelessly to over 10,000 printer models. Create photo collages and print contacts, with all files stored securely locally.

**Highlights:** Built-in document and photo scanner, Wireless printing via AirPrint, Supports over 10,000 printer models, Print from photo gallery, iCloud, and web pages, Create photo collages, Secure local file storage

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $69.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and quick to download
- 👍 Very good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Trouble with connecting printer and credit card issues
- 🚫 Literally does nothing, no help at all
- 💰 Costs $70 per year
- 🚫 Cannot print anything, printer not working
- 💰 Tricks users into paying $10/week

**Reported bugs**

- Printer not connecting, unable to print
- Billing issues, charged even after cancellation

**Requested features**

- Not for business use


## 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?

Smart Printer App is rated higher. Printer app ® averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while Smart Printer App averages 4.7 from 8.5K ratings.

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

Neither Printer app ® nor Smart Printer App shows ads.

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

Printer app ® ships an update every 2 weeks, and Smart Printer App monthly. Most recently, Printer app ® was updated on September 26, 2026 and Smart Printer App on September 25, 2026.

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

Printer app ® currently peaks at #43 in the App Store charts, and Smart Printer App at #64. 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.*