# Printer app ® vs Air Printer App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Air Printer App at 63% against Printer app ®'s 13%. Air Printer App also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1). Printer app ®'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (9.6K vs 1.2K). 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 Air Printer App sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Air Printer App holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Printer app ® has 9.6K ratings behind it against 1.2K, 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 63% of Air Printer App's.

Printer app ® ships an update every 2 weeks, Air Printer App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Printer app ® | Air Printer App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app/id1541008027/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-printer-app-smart-print/id6461213041/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.6K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 12.6% of reviews | **63.2% 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 | **#48** | #92 |
| Size | 152 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SMM service, s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503472689) | [MEASURE TECH SOCIEDAD LIMITADA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791936198) |

## What reviewers say

### Printer app ®

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

**Currently charting:** #48 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-printer-app-smart-print/id6461213041)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Easily scan and print documents or photos from your iOS device. This app supports over 9,000 printers and offers built-in editing tools. You can also print by forwarding emails to a dedicated app address.

**Highlights:** Wireless printing via AirPrint, Portable document scanner, In-app document editing, Email to print functionality, Supports over 9,000 printers

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly PRO | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly PRO | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Printer App: Smart Air Print | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium with Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Printer App for HP Air Printer | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly Premium with Free Trial | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual PRO | $64.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient printing process
- 👍 Clean and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Easy printer connection and setup
- 🎯 Works seamlessly with AirPrint-enabled printers
- ⏱️ Saves time compared to traditional printing methods

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model ($10/month or $64/year)
- 🐛 Intermittent connection issues with printers
- ❌ Limited free features (documents and photos only)
- 🚫 Printer compatibility issues with some HP models
- 😤 Requires subscription for basic functionality

**Reported bugs**

- iPad and printer connection failures
- Printer not responding despite correct setup
- Inconsistent connectivity with certain printer models

**Requested features**

- Free or lower-cost subscription option
- Expanded free tier with more printing options
- Direct photo printing without premium subscription
- Better compatibility with non-AirPrint printers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Printer app ® free?

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

### Is Air Printer App free?

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

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

Air Printer App is rated higher. Printer app ® averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while Air Printer App averages 4.5 from 1.2K ratings.

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

Air Printer App shows ads; Printer app ® does not.

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

Printer app ® ships an update every 2 weeks, and Air Printer App fortnightly. Most recently, Printer app ® was updated on September 29, 2026 and Air Printer App on September 30, 2026.

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

Printer app ® currently peaks at #48 in the App Store charts, and Air Printer App at #92. 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.*