# Printer App vs Mobile Print & Smart Printer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Mobile Print & Smart Printer at free with in-app purchases against Printer App's subscription. Mobile Print & Smart Printer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Printer App's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 34%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Printer App sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per month and Mobile Print & Smart Printer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Printer App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Printer App has 14K ratings behind it against 694, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Printer App's written reviews are positive against 34% of Mobile Print & Smart Printer's.

Printer App ships an update every 3 weeks, Mobile Print & Smart Printer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Printer App | Mobile Print & Smart Printer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app-smart-print/id1585148293/reviews)** | [4.3 (694 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-print-and-smart-printer/id1669290428/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 694 |
| Positive reviews | **63.4% of reviews** | 33.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | — |
| Size | 217 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Netpeak EOOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572448975) | [Unlimited Spectrum LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759426899) |

## What reviewers say

### Printer App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app-smart-print/id1585148293)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Grossing · Business, #187 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Effortlessly print documents and photos from your iOS device to over 10,000 wireless printers. Includes built-in editing tools for documents and photos, plus a scanner to digitize and share physical papers. Offers advanced printing options for customized output.

**Highlights:** Print documents and photos wirelessly, Scan and share documents, Advanced printing options, Document editing tools, Photo editing tools, Cloud storage integration

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| My Printer | $7.49 | per month |
| My Printer | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| My Printer | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| My Printer | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| My Printer | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| My Printer | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| My Printer | $14.99 | per month |
| My Printer | $14.99 | per month |
| My Printer | $19.99 | per month |
| My Printer | $29.99 | per year |
| My Printer | $59.99 | per year |
| Printables | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient printing
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Helpful features
- 🚀 Quick setup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🚫 Doesn't work with all printers
- ⚠️ Deceptive free trial

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't detect printer
- Subscription charges despite cancellation
- Printing issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to print specific pages
- Scanning functionality
- Support for more printer models


### Mobile Print & Smart Printer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-print-and-smart-printer/id1669290428)

Print documents, photos, websites, and emails directly from your mobile device to any wireless printer. This app simplifies the printing process, eliminating the need for a computer. It also offers scanning and editing capabilities for a comprehensive printing solution.

**Highlights:** Print photos, Print PDFs, Print any file, Print websites, Scan and print, Edit and print

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Air Printer Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Weekly PRO Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| iPrinter - AirPrinter PRO | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart AirPrint Printer PRO | $9.99 | per year |
| Remote Printer 1 Month PRO | $11.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Yearly PRO Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Remote Printer 1 Year PRO | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access to Premium | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Innovative printing solution

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems
- 🔒 Security concerns
- 💰 Misleading pricing

**Reported bugs**

- Printing failures
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Improved compatibility with more printer models
- Clearer information on supported printers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Printer App free?

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

### Is Mobile Print & Smart Printer free?

Mobile Print & Smart Printer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Printer App or Mobile Print & Smart Printer?

Printer App is rated higher. Printer App averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Mobile Print & Smart Printer averages 4.3 from 694 ratings.

### Do Printer App or Mobile Print & Smart Printer have ads?

Printer App shows ads; Mobile Print & Smart Printer does not.

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

Printer App ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mobile Print & Smart Printer monthly. Most recently, Printer App was updated on September 25, 2026 and Mobile Print & Smart Printer on September 24, 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.*