Comparison

Printer App vs Smart Printer App & Scan

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Printer App

Easily print documents and photos from your phone to any wireless printer. Features include scanning, editing, creating large posters, and accessing printables for kids. Supports a vast range of printer models.

Highlights
  • Wireless printing from phone
  • Built-in scanner
  • Edit documents before printing
  • Create large posters from photos
  • Printables for kids
  • Import from cloud storage
Features
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Printing has never been easier and more efficient. You can now print documents from your phone to any wireless printer with a single button press. Photos, data, and webpages may now be printed using wireless technology. If this isn't exciting, then what is? CONNECT & PRINT Connect your device to any wireless printer and print at any time with a simple connection. 
 SCAN & PRINT To print photos, data, or documents, utilize the built-in scanner. PRINTABLES FOR KIDS Now access printable such as coloring pages, planners, greetings and wishes for quick and easy printing. ADD FORMS & PRINT Browse for public forms and print them quickly IMPORT & PRINT You can now efficiently and conveniently import documents from Files, Images, iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, Clipboard, and Webpage. BIG POSTER & PRINT Using this innovative feature, you can turn your photographs into large posters that you can display at home or anywhere you want. SHARE & SAVE Were you intending to print but had to cancel? No need to worry. Alternatively, you may save the file in a format of your choice and then access it afterward. 
 EDIT & PRINT Want to fill out a checklist or a form? Prior to printing a document, you may now edit it by inserting text, images, and signatures. ADVANCED PRINTING OPTIONS Print sizes, page counts, and orientations may all be changed with ease. MULTIPLE PRINTER SUPPORT From any wireless printer, you may easily print documents If you connect your device to the same wi-fi network as the printer, it will print instantly. PRINT PASSPORT SIZE PHOTOS Print multiple passport size photos on one sheet. Crop and resize the photos according to the country of choice. 
 You can now purchase the Premium Version and make maximum use of the following features- 
 •Unlimited Printing Print pages instantly and enjoy unrestricted access to the number of pages. •Custom Page Printing Now easily select and deselect the pages of your choice that you wish to send for printing. •Draw Tools Professionally annotate the files with multiple draw and signatures features •Big Poster Convert any photo into big posters to highlight your place. •Create Custom Folder Create convenient Custom Folders to store personal files. •Customer Service Get prioritised Customer Support, with quick solutions to issues. 
 Note: In order to print efficiently and conveniently, verify that your device is linked through a similar wireless network as the printers. In all, this app supports over 1,200 printer models, including Canon, Dell, Epson, Xerox, Kyocera, Lenovo, Lexmark, Oki, Ricoh, Samsung, Sharp, and Brother, as well as other printer models that enable AirPrint. This app is compatible with a wide range of AirPrint printers. 
 Privacy Policy - https://maximaapps.com/policy/privacy_policy.html Terms & Conditions - https://maximaapps.com/policy/terms_of_use.html 
 For any questions or requests, please connect with us at: feedback@maximaapps.com 
 DISCLAIMER We are not affiliated with the mentioned companies in any way. We have only developed and tested our App with these devices. Disclaimer: All forms are publicly available forms. We do not hold any authority over them. Kindly consult the respective authority for the verification of the same.

About

Smart Printer App & Scan

This app allows you to print photos and documents from your mobile device without needing printer drivers. It also offers scanning, PDF editing, file transfer, and global faxing capabilities, with options to share printer access.

Highlights
  • Print photos and documents
  • Scan, edit, and print documents
  • Convert photos to PDF
  • Send faxes globally
  • Share printer access
  • Transfer files from PC
Features
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Smart Printer App & Scan helps you print photos & documents without installing printer drivers. It supports 7,500 models from a wide range of printer manufacturers / brands. Multi-function Printer on your phone include key features: PRINT FROM IPHONE/IPAD WITH SMART PRINTER APP > Print photos and documents > Print multiple photos on same sheet > Print photo as a poster > Print emails, webpages > Print printables: greetings cards, coloring pages, kid learning worksheets, productivity sheets, paper crafts > Print labels: custom & print labels > Print calendar: custom & print calendar > Print quizzes: choose knowledge topics & print quizzes SCAN DOCUMENTS > Scan, edit and print documents > Share documents via email, Airdrop or messaging apps OFFICE TOOLS > Convert photos to PDF > Delete PDF pages > Compress PDF > Transfer files from PC to iPhone & iPad SEND FAXES GLOBALLY > Scan & send faxes > Receive notifications of delivery status > Fax with encrypted connection SHARE PRINTER ACCESS > Allow other members to print documents on your printer > Join a group to print documents on a shared printer Product, logos and brand names are for identification purpose only and do not indicate endorsement of or affiliation with our application. Information about the auto-renewal of subscription: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. The cost depends on the selected plan. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://kainsuite.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://kainsuite.com/terms-conditions/

Screenshots

Printer App4 screens
Smart Printer App & Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Printer App at 82% against Smart Printer App & Scan's 19%. Printer App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). Smart Printer App & Scan's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#14 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Printer App sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Smart Printer App & Scan sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Printer App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Printer App & Scan has 76K ratings behind it against 8.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Printer App's written reviews are positive against 19% of Smart Printer App & Scan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Printer App ships an update every 2 months, Smart Printer App & Scan every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Printer App versus Smart Printer App & Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrinter AppSmart Printer App & Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8.7K ratings) — better4.2 (76K ratings)
Positive reviews82.0% of reviews — better18.9% of reviews
Number of ratings8.7K76K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#14 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB310 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMaxima AppsKain Suite Pte. Ltd.

Customer experience

Printer App

All ratings8,714 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral4.1%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews1,620 reviews
Positive82.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative15.1%

Smart Printer App & Scan

All ratings76,473 ratings
Positive79.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative16.5%
Written reviews1,881 reviews
Positive18.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative78.5%

User reviews

Printer App

From 8.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient wireless printing
  • 🚀 Supports various file formats
  • 🚀 Works with old printers
  • 👍 Intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with ads
  • 🔋 High subscription cost
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Printing quality problems

Smart Printer App & Scan

From 76K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Seamless wireless printing
  • 📚 Comprehensive features
  • 🖨️ Reliable printer performance
  • 🎨 High-quality print output

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription fees
  • 🤯 Confusing setup and connectivity issues
  • 🔒 Restricted access without subscription
  • 📢 Aggressive upselling and advertisements
  • 🤖 Buggy and unreliable app

Bugs and requests

Printer App

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes on older devices
  • Subscription issues after device reset

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to print multiple photos per page
  • Improved scanning functionality

Smart Printer App & Scan

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Printer not detected or disconnected frequently
  • Printing issues and errors
  • Scanning and faxing functionality not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to print without subscription
  • Improved setup and connectivity process
  • More transparent pricing and subscription options

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Printer App

Subscriptions8
  • Printer Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Printer Pro Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Printer Weekly$7.997 Days
Show 5 more
  • Printer App Premium Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Printer Pro$9.991 Month
  • Printer Pro$29.991 Year
  • Printer Pro$49.991 Year
  • Printer App Premium Yearly$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Printer Pro Lifetime2 variants$69.99
15 purchases

Smart Printer App & Scan

Subscriptions13
  • Smart Printer Premium Weekly 2$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Access Free Trial 23 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Printer Premium Weekly7 Days trial$8.997 Days
Show 10 more
  • Weekly Full Access Free Trial3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Smart Printer Premium Weekly$9.997 Days
  • HPrinter Premium Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Monthly + Free Trial3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • HPrinter Yearly Premium Offer$29.991 Year
  • 6-Month + Free Trial3 Days trial$39.996 Months
  • HPrinter Premium Half Year$39.996 Months
  • Smart Printer Premium Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • HPrinter Premium Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Smart Printer Premium Yearly1 Month trial$69.991 Year
One-time2
  • 100 Pages$9.99
  • Smart Printer App - Lifetime$69.99

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?
Printer App is rated higher. Printer App averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.7K ratings, while Smart Printer App & Scan averages 4.2 from 76K ratings.
Do Printer App or Smart Printer App & Scan have ads?
Smart Printer App & Scan shows ads; Printer App does not.
Which is updated more often, Printer App or Smart Printer App & Scan?
Printer App ships an update every 2 months, and Smart Printer App & Scan every 2 weeks. Most recently, Printer App was updated on September 24, 2026 and Smart Printer App & Scan on September 24, 2026.

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