# Smart Printer App & Scan vs Smart Printer for HP*

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Printer App & Scan at 4.2 against Smart Printer for HP*'s 3.6. Smart Printer App & Scan also leads on ratings volume (76K vs 65) and chart position (#14 vs #132). Smart Printer for HP*'s advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 19%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Printer App & Scan sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Smart Printer for HP* sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Printer App & Scan holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Printer App & Scan has 76K ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of Smart Printer App & Scan's written reviews are positive against 56% of Smart Printer for HP*'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Smart Printer App & Scan ships an update every 2 weeks, Smart Printer for HP* every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Printer App & Scan | Smart Printer for HP* |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (76K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-app-and-scan/id1597439129/reviews)** | [3.6 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-for-hp/id6769749367/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **76K** | 65 |
| Positive reviews | 18.7% of reviews | **55.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | #132 |
| Size | 310 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kain Suite Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761133001) | [Camel Motion, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580728088) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Printer App & Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-app-and-scan/id1597439129)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Grossing · Business, #58 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Printer Premium Weekly 2 | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access Free Trial 2 | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Printer Premium Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Full Access Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Printer Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| HPrinter Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly + Free Trial | $12.99 | per month |
| HPrinter Yearly Premium Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| 6-Month + Free Trial | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| HPrinter Premium Half Year | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Smart Printer Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| HPrinter Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Smart Printer Premium Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| 100 Pages | $9.99 | one-time |
| Smart Printer App - Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Ability to print without subscription
- Improved setup and connectivity process
- More transparent pricing and subscription options


### Smart Printer for HP*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-for-hp/id6769749367)

**Currently charting:** #132 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Easily print, scan, and manage documents from your iPhone or iPad. Connect wirelessly to compatible printers to print photos, PDFs, and more. Scan receipts and notes using your device's camera and save them as PDFs.

**Highlights:** Wireless printing of documents and photos, Scan documents using iPhone camera, Convert photos to PDF, Organize and manage files, Easy printer connection via Wi-Fi, Supports AirPrint-enabled printers

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Package | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Package | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Package | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Package | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Package | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Printer App & Scan free?

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

### Is Smart Printer for HP* free?

Smart Printer for HP* is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Printer App & Scan or Smart Printer for HP*?

Smart Printer App & Scan is rated higher. Smart Printer App & Scan averages 4.2 out of 5 from 76K ratings, while Smart Printer for HP* averages 3.6 from 65 ratings.

### Do Smart Printer App & Scan or Smart Printer for HP* have ads?

Both Smart Printer App & Scan and Smart Printer for HP* show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Printer App & Scan or Smart Printer for HP*?

Smart Printer App & Scan ships an update every 2 weeks, and Smart Printer for HP* every 3 days. Most recently, Smart Printer App & Scan was updated on October 19, 2026 and Smart Printer for HP* on October 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Smart Printer App & Scan or Smart Printer for HP*?

Smart Printer App & Scan currently peaks at #14 in the App Store charts, and Smart Printer for HP* at #132. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*