# uScan vs Smart Printer App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: uScan at 47% against Smart Printer App's 0%. uScan also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 13) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Smart Printer App's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. uScan sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Smart Printer App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

uScan holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: uScan has 15K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of uScan's written reviews are positive against 0% of Smart Printer App's.

uScan ships an update every 3 weeks, Smart Printer App monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | uScan | Smart Printer App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uscan-pdf-document-scanner/id1546202752/reviews)** | [4.3 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-app-iprint/id6444661205/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **47.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#171** | — |
| Size | 179 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Lopofist Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546202754) | [Aamir Mahmood](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840430607) |

## What reviewers say

### uScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uscan-pdf-document-scanner/id1546202752)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Transform your phone into a portable scanner to digitize documents, receipts, and notes. Edit scanned files, extract text with OCR, and add electronic signatures. Create high-quality PDF or DOC files for easy sharing and management.

**Highlights:** Scan and edit any document, Convert image to editable text (OCR), Add electronic signatures, High-quality PDF/DOC output, Multi-page scanning, File management with folders

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access + PDF editor | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access + PDF editor | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and convenient
- 💡 Helpful for work and personal needs
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Efficient scanning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🐛 Inconsistent scanning quality
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💰 Hidden/unclear pricing
- 🐛 Difficulty cancelling subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Scans not properly aligned or cropped
- App shuts down when scanning large documents
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Integration with cloud storage services
- Ability to label/organize scanned documents
- Handwriting recognition
- Option to use app without subscription


### Smart Printer App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-app-iprint/id6444661205)

Easily print photos, documents, and files from your iPhone or iPad. Includes tools to convert images and documents to PDF, and manage files before printing. Offers a user-friendly interface for efficient document handling.

**Highlights:** Print photos, documents, files, and webpages, Image to PDF converter, Word to PDF converter, PDF tools for easy sharing, File preview before printing, User-friendly design

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Printer Weekly plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Printer App: Monthly Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Smart Printer App- Annual Plan | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is uScan free?

uScan 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, uScan or Smart Printer App?

uScan is rated higher. uScan averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Smart Printer App averages 4.3 from 13 ratings.

### Do uScan or Smart Printer App have ads?

uScan shows ads; Smart Printer App does not.

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

uScan ships an update every 3 weeks, and Smart Printer App monthly. Most recently, uScan was updated on September 24, 2026 and Smart Printer App on August 15, 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.*