# Printer App vs Smart Printer App

Printer App and Smart Printer App both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Printer App's written reviews are positive against 14% of Smart Printer App's. Printer App also leads on ads (none vs shown). Smart Printer App's advantage is chart position (#112 vs unranked) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Printer App sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Smart Printer App sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Printer App against 4.5 for Smart Printer App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.7K and 13K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Printer App's written reviews are positive against 14% of Smart Printer App's.

Printer App ships an update every 2 months, Smart Printer App monthly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Printer App | Smart Printer App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app-smart-printer/id1576856672/reviews)** | [4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-app-air-print/id1602635337/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8.7K | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.0% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#112** |
| Size | 107 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maxima Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153277200) | [Maple Labs Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320450180) |

## What reviewers say

### Printer App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app-smart-printer/id1576856672)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Printer Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Printer Pro Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Printer Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Printer App Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Printer Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Printer Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Printer Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Printer App Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Printer Pro Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on older devices
- Subscription issues after device reset

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to print multiple photos per page
- Improved scanning functionality


### Smart Printer App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-app-air-print/id1602635337)

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Easily print photos, documents, emails, and webpages directly from your iPhone or iPad. Scan documents with your device's camera and edit them before printing. Supports most AirPrint-compatible printers.

**Highlights:** Print photos and documents, Scan documents with camera, Edit photos before printing, Print emails and attachments, Print full webpages, Supports AirPrint printers

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly DocGPT | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Printer App - Smart Print Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Weekly DocGPT | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium | $49.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Reliable printer connectivity
- 🖨️ Convenient printing from mobile devices
- 👍 Positive user experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription required to access full functionality
- 🚫 Compatibility issues with certain printer models
- 🔍 Unclear pricing and subscription details
- 🔌 Connectivity problems and app crashes
- 📢 Excessive advertisements and upsells

**Reported bugs**

- App unable to detect or connect to printer
- Printing issues and failed print jobs
- Scanning functionality not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Free trial period to test app functionality
- Support for more printer brands and models
- Improved user interface and navigation
- Ability to print without a subscription


## 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?

Printer App is rated higher. Printer App averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.7K ratings, while Smart Printer App averages 4.5 from 13K ratings.

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

Smart Printer App shows ads; Printer App does not.

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

Printer App ships an update every 2 months, and Smart Printer App monthly. Most recently, Printer App was updated on September 25, 2026 and Smart Printer App on September 25, 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.*