# Printer app ® vs Smart Printer App Scan

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Printer App Scan at 4.5 against Printer app ®'s 4.1. Smart Printer App Scan also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 13%). Printer app ®'s advantage is ratings volume (9.6K vs 1.3K) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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 Scan sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Printer App Scan 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 1.3K, 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 33% of Smart Printer App Scan's.

Printer app ® ships an update every 2 weeks, Smart Printer App Scan every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Printer app ® | Smart Printer App Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app/id1541008027/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-app-scan-print/id6739768021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.6K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | 12.6% of reviews | **32.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | #154 |
| Size | 152 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SMM service, s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503472689) | [Appshub Bilgi Teknolojileri Limited Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716289540) |

## 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 Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-app-scan-print/id6739768021)

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Print documents, photos, and web pages wirelessly from your mobile device. Includes a built-in scanner to digitize paper documents and a text editor for creating printable notes. Supports a wide range of Wi-Fi printers without needing extra drivers.

**Highlights:** Wireless printing from iPhone/iPad, Built-in document scanner, Print documents, photos, emails, web pages, Note editor for creating printable notes, Supports various file formats, Advanced printing options (paper size, color, copies)

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Printer App Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Printer App Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Printer App Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Printer App Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Printer App Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Printer App Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Printer App Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Printer App Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Printer App Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Printer App Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Printer App Pro | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy setup
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward
- 👍 Good app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Printer connection issues
- 💰 Subscription required to print
- 🤔 Suspicious review process

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to install printer
- Printer not working with app

**Requested features**

- Ability to print from laptop
- Refund option for unsatisfied users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Printer app ® free?

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

### Is Smart Printer App Scan free?

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

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

Smart Printer App Scan is rated higher. Printer app ® averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while Smart Printer App Scan averages 4.5 from 1.3K ratings.

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

Neither Printer app ® nor Smart Printer App Scan shows ads.

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

Printer app ® ships an update every 2 weeks, and Smart Printer App Scan every 4 weeks. Most recently, Printer app ® was updated on October 11, 2026 and Smart Printer App Scan on October 10, 2026.

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

Printer app ® currently peaks at #46 in the App Store charts, and Smart Printer App Scan at #154. 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.*