# Printer vs Air Printer App

Printer and Air Printer App both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Printer's written reviews are positive against 56% of Air Printer App's. Air Printer App's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and chart position (#85 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Printer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Air Printer App sells 10 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 — 4.5 for Printer against 4.5 for Air Printer App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Printer's written reviews are positive against 56% of Air Printer App's.

Printer ships an update every 3 months, Air Printer App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Printer | Air Printer App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-smart-air-iprint-app/id1599088149/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-printer-app-smart-print/id6461213041/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | **83.7% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#85** |
| Size | 26 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Rounding Squares BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/976539506) | [MEASURE TECH SOCIEDAD LIMITADA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791936198) |

## What reviewers say

### Printer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-smart-air-iprint-app/id1599088149)

Easily print documents, photos, and scans from your iPhone or iPad. Supports over 7000 printers with advanced settings for professional results. Print multiple files and photos at once from various cloud sources.

**Highlights:** Unlimited printing, Multi-printer support (7000+ models), Built-in document scanner, Advanced print options, Print multiple photos/files at once, Support for various file types (PDF, DOCX, JPEG, etc.), Multi-source file access (Files, iCloud, Dropbox, etc.)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Printer App 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Smart Printer App 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless and smooth
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 💡 Wireless printing
- 🚀 Quick and easy to print
- 👍 User-friendly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 💰 Subscription fee
- 💰 Paid version required for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatible with certain printer models
- Printing issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Remember printer settings
- Support for more printer models


### Air Printer App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-printer-app-smart-print/id6461213041)

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Easily scan and print documents or photos from your iOS device. This app supports over 9,000 printers and offers built-in editing tools. You can also print by forwarding emails to a dedicated app address.

**Highlights:** Wireless printing via AirPrint, Portable document scanner, In-app document editing, Email to print functionality, Supports over 9,000 printers

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly PRO | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium with Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly Premium with Free Trial | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual PRO | $64.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient printing process
- 👍 Clean and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Easy printer connection and setup
- 🎯 Works seamlessly with AirPrint-enabled printers
- ⏱️ Saves time compared to traditional printing methods

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model ($10/month or $64/year)
- 🐛 Intermittent connection issues with printers
- ❌ Limited free features (documents and photos only)
- 🚫 Printer compatibility issues with some HP models
- 😤 Requires subscription for basic functionality

**Reported bugs**

- iPad and printer connection failures
- Printer not responding despite correct setup
- Inconsistent connectivity with certain printer models

**Requested features**

- Free or lower-cost subscription option
- Expanded free tier with more printing options
- Direct photo printing without premium subscription
- Better compatibility with non-AirPrint printers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Printer free?

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

### Is Air Printer App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Printer or Air Printer App?

Printer is rated higher. Printer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Air Printer App averages 4.5 from 1.3K ratings.

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

Both Printer and Air Printer App show ads.

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

Printer ships an update every 3 months, and Air Printer App fortnightly. Most recently, Printer was updated on November 4, 2026 and Air Printer App on November 3, 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.*