Comparison

Printer App vs Smart Printer App

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

Head to head
About

Printer App

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
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Printing has never been so effortless. With more than 10,000 supported wireless printers, Printer App lets you print documents and photos in a matter of seconds. Simply select a document or photo, edit it with a handy set of built-in tools, and send it for printing. Printer App key features include: PRINTING FROM IOS DEVICES - Print photos and documents - Print web pages & contacts - Print directly from your Dropbox or Google Drive - Over 20 supported file formats, including: PDF, DOCX, PAGES, and TXT SCAN DOCUMENTS - Scan documents with the built-in scanner - Share or print scanned documents ADVANCED PRINTING OPTIONS - Page orientation - One and two-sided printing - Number of pages per sheet - Printing in black and white or color - Paper size (A3, A4, B5, etc.) - Number of copies - Printing range EXTENDED DOCUMENT EDITING - Highlight or draw on documents - Add text to documents - Use other customization options ADJUST PHOTOS - Apply filters, blur, or saturation - Change size and proportion - Add contrast, mask, or sharpening - Use many other built-in photo editing options Printer App is compatible with all printer models that support AirPrint technology. Improve your printing experience with Printer App! Supports 99% of printers with wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity. Note: make sure you’re connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your printer to use all the features of the app. SUBSCRIPTIONS: Please note, you will need a subscription in order to get access to some features of the app. The subscription will be automatically renewed unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current payment period. Your iTunes account will be automatically charged at the same price for renewal within a 24-hour period prior to the end of the current payment period unless you change your subscription preferences in your iTunes Account Settings. When a subscription is canceled, access to the features will expire at the end of the current payment period. This app is independent and not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by any particular printer brand, including without limitation, HP, Epson, Canon, Brother. Privacy policy: https://pp.airprinter.app/ Terms of use: https://tou.airprinter.app/

About

Smart Printer App

Scan documents and photos directly from your device and print them wirelessly to over 10,000 printer models. Create photo collages and print contacts, with all files stored securely locally.

Highlights
  • Built-in document and photo scanner
  • Wireless printing via AirPrint
  • Supports over 10,000 printer models
  • Print from photo gallery, iCloud, and web pages
  • Create photo collages
  • Secure local file storage
Features
Currently charting
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Experience seamless scanning and printing with our all-in-one app designed for iOS users. Easily scan documents and photos using the built-in scanner, then print or share them directly from your device. Our app supports over 10,000 printer models, including popular brands like HP, Canon, Xerox, Brother, Epson, Dell, Dymo, Fujitsu, IBM, Kodak, Sharp, Konica Minolta, Kyocera, Lexmark, Oki, Panasonic, Pantum, Pitney Bowes, Pyramid, Ricoh, Samsung, Tektronix, Toshiba, and many others. Print documents on the go using AirPrint technology, ensuring compatibility and convenience wherever you are. Easily print from various sources such as your photo gallery, iCloud files, and even web pages. You can also print contact information on letter-size paper to keep your contacts organized. Our app supports a wide range of document formats—including PDF, IMG, JPG, PNG, and more—so you can print virtually any document you need. Rest assured that all printed files are stored locally in our secure storage, keeping your documents safe and accessible at all times. Additionally, create stunning photo collages with our smart photo collage editor and print them using AirPrint. Please ensure your device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your printer to utilize all the features of the app. Download the app today and enjoy a hassle-free printing experience! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Printer App4 screens
Smart Printer App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Smart Printer App at free with in-app purchases against Printer App's subscription. Smart Printer App also leads on ads (none vs shown). Printer App's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 37%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per month and Smart Printer App sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Printer App against 4.7 for Smart Printer App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 8.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Printer App's written reviews are positive against 37% of Smart Printer App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Printer App ships an update every 3 weeks, Smart Printer App monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Printer App versus Smart Printer App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrinter AppSmart Printer App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (14K ratings)4.7 (8.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.5% of reviews — better36.8% of reviews
Number of ratings14K — better8.5K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#24 — better#63
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size217 MB110 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNetpeak EOODAppers Limited

Customer experience

Printer App

All ratings13,628 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral4.6%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews706 reviews
Positive63.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative33.6%

Smart Printer App

All ratings8,520 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral5.1%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive36.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative59.6%

User reviews

Printer App

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Smart Printer App

From 8.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy and quick to download
  • 👍 Very good

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Trouble with connecting printer and credit card issues
  • 🚫 Literally does nothing, no help at all
  • 💰 Costs $70 per year
  • 🚫 Cannot print anything, printer not working
  • 💰 Tricks users into paying $10/week

Bugs and requests

Printer App

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to print specific pages
  • Scanning functionality
  • Support for more printer models

Smart Printer App

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Printer not connecting, unable to print
  • Billing issues, charged even after cancellation

Requested features

1 request
  • Not for business use

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Printer App

Subscriptions11
  • My Printer$7.491 Month
  • My Printer$7.997 Days
  • My Printer3 Days trial$7.997 Days
Show 8 more
  • My Printer7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • My Printer3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • My Printer$8.997 Days
  • My Printer3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • My Printer$14.991 Month
  • My Printer$19.991 Month
  • My Printer$29.991 Year
  • My Printer$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Printables$14.99
6 purchases

Smart Printer App

Subscriptions6
  • Unlimited Access$9.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access$19.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access$69.991 Year
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$69.991 Year

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?
Smart Printer App is rated higher. Printer App averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Smart Printer App averages 4.7 from 8.5K ratings.
Do Printer App or Smart Printer App have ads?
Printer App shows ads; Smart Printer App does not.
Which is updated more often, Printer App or Smart Printer App?
Printer App ships an update every 3 weeks, and Smart Printer App monthly. Most recently, Printer App was updated on September 26, 2026 and Smart Printer App on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Printer App or Smart Printer App?
Printer App currently peaks at #24 in the App Store charts, and Smart Printer App at #63. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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