Comparison

Smart Printer App & Scan vs Smart Printer

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

Head to head
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/

About

Smart Printer

Easily print documents, photos, web pages, and more from your iPhone to any AirPrint-compatible printer. Scan paper documents with your camera, edit them, and utilize ready-to-print templates for various needs. Offers advanced print settings for customized output.

Highlights
  • Print documents, photos, emails, and web pages
  • Scan paper documents using iPhone camera
  • Edit photos and documents before printing
  • Access to 91 ready-to-print templates
  • Customizable print settings (paper size, orientation, copies)
  • Print from cloud storage (PRO feature)
Features
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Print from your iPhone to an AirPrint printer on your Wi-Fi network. Documents, photos, PDFs, emails, web pages and scans go to paper in a few taps, with no drivers and no cables. Works with AirPrint-compatible printers. At first launch, pick your printer model and allow local network access, so the app can find printers near you. WHAT YOU CAN PRINT • Documents: PDFs and other files from the Files app • Photos from your library • Emails and attachments: share them from Mail and print • Web pages: open any site in the built-in browser and print it • Files from Google Drive and Dropbox • Contacts • Text you copied to the clipboard • Camera shots: take a photo and print it right away SCAN DOCUMENTS • Scan paper documents with your iPhone camera, with flash and filters • Scanned documents are kept in My Files, sorted by date • Print a scan or share it EDIT BEFORE YOU PRINT • Edit photos and documents right in the app, then send them to the printer READY-TO-PRINT TEMPLATES • 91 templates to print at home: 30 coloring pages for kids, 10 coloring pages for adults, 20 mandalas and 31 planners PRINT SETTINGS • Paper size: A3, A4, B5 and more • Orientation, page range and number of copies • Double-sided printing, if your printer supports it • Scale, margins, mirror printing and black and white HOW TO START 1. Connect your iPhone and your printer to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Open the app and allow access to devices on your local network. 3. Choose what to print, set the options and print. Not sure your printer supports AirPrint? See Apple's AirPrint page: https://support.apple.com/en-us/102895 PRO ACCESS Printing from cloud storage, the document scanner and the photo and document editor are part of PRO. Start with a 3-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings at any time. SUPPORT Questions or a printer that won't connect? Open Settings in the app for answers to common questions, or write to us at support@yardex.co. Privacy Policy: https://yardex.co/smart-printer/privacy Terms of Use: https://yardex.co/smart-printer/eula

Screenshots

Smart Printer App & Scan4 screens
Smart Printer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Smart Printer App & Scan at 83K against Smart Printer's 500. Smart Printer App & Scan also leads on chart position (#15 vs unranked) and review sentiment (19% vs 11%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Smart Printer App & Scan sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Smart Printer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart Printer App & Scan holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Printer App & Scan has 83K ratings behind it against 500, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Smart Printer App & Scan's written reviews are positive against 11% of Smart Printer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Printer App & Scan ships an update fortnightly, Smart Printer monthly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Smart Printer App & Scan versus Smart Printer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Printer App & ScanSmart Printer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (83K ratings) — better4.0 (500 ratings)
Positive reviews18.6% of reviews — better10.5% of reviews
Number of ratings83K — better500
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#15 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB105 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperKain Suite Pte. Ltd.Yardex UAB

Customer experience

Smart Printer App & Scan

All ratings82,390 ratings
Positive79.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative16.9%
Written reviews2,036 reviews
Positive18.6%
Neutral2.5%
Negative78.9%

Smart Printer

All ratings500 ratings
Positive74.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative21.2%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive10.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative89.5%

User reviews

Smart Printer App & Scan

From 83K 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

Smart Printer

From 500 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 App name mentioned positively

Room to improve

  • 💸 Unexpected subscription charges
  • 🤔 Confusing subscription prompts
  • 💰 Money-hungry practices
  • 👎 Poor ink management/scams
  • 🛠️ Difficult setup process

Bugs and requests

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

Smart Printer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App charges after cancellation
  • Subscription required to print
  • Printer not working after joining
  • App requires internet connection to make copies

Requested features

3 requests
  • Provide clear instructions for setup without home internet
  • Allow printing without internet connection for basic functions
  • Offer a clear and accessible help or troubleshooting section

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Smart Printer App & Scan

Subscriptions9
  • 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
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  • 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 Premium Half Year$39.996 Months
  • HPrinter Premium Yearly$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Smart Printer App - Lifetime$69.99
8 purchases

Smart Printer

Subscriptions7
  • Smart Printer Premium$6.997 Days
  • Smart Printer Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Smart Printer Premium3 Days trial2 variants$9.997 Days
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  • Smart Printer Premium2 variants$9.997 Days
  • Smart Printer Premium1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • Smart Printer Premium$29.991 Year
  • Smart Printer Premium$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Smart Printer Premium$49.99

Questions

Is Smart Printer App & Scan free?
Smart Printer App & Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Printer free?
Smart Printer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart Printer App & Scan or Smart Printer?
Smart Printer App & Scan is rated higher. Smart Printer App & Scan averages 4.2 out of 5 from 83K ratings, while Smart Printer averages 4.0 from 500 ratings.
Do Smart Printer App & Scan or Smart Printer have ads?
Both Smart Printer App & Scan and Smart Printer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Printer App & Scan or Smart Printer?
Smart Printer App & Scan ships an update fortnightly, and Smart Printer monthly. Most recently, Smart Printer App & Scan was updated on November 4, 2026 and Smart Printer on November 4, 2026.

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