Comparison

Printer vs Air Print

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

Head to head
About

Printer

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
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∆ Print Anywhere now in Seconds ∆ Print Anything: documents, photos, scans, files ∆ Print like a Pro from your iPhone or iPad with advanced settings. "It is so easy and quick to print with this app that it has become my go-to smart printer app" FEATURES: - Unlimited printing - Multi printer support: 7000+ compatible printers - Scan documents: the built-in scanner will automatically detect borders and prepare the document for printing - Advanced print options: settings, black & white, color, double sided, landscape, portrait, media quality, impression output, paper-size, auto selection, presets, paper size, paper type, printer selection - Multiple photos at once: just select pictures from your Gallery and the app will prepare them - Multi files support: photos, files, scans, graphes, PDF, PNG, JPEG, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, RTF ... - Multi source: Files, iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Camera... PRINTER SUPPORT The app supports more than 7000 printers models (most AirPrint compatible printer), including brand models like HP, Brother, Epson, Canon, Dell, Kyocera, Lenovo, Lexmark, Panasonic, RICOH, Toshiba, Xerox and many others... DISCLAIMER This app is not an official product from the printers companies mentioned above. We are not affiliated with the above companies. Read our Privacy Policy at: https://roundingsquares.com/privacy/ Read our Terms of Use at: https://roundingsquares.com/terms/ SUBSCRIPTIONS: You can subscribe to upgrade to Premium features: - Subscriptions length: weekly, monthly, yearly. - Your 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. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - When canceling a subscription, your subscription will remain active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled but the current subscription will not be refunded. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

About

Air Print

Easily print documents, photos, and PDFs wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad. This app transforms your device into a smart printing station, supporting a wide range of printers and file types. It also includes a built-in scanner to convert physical documents into digital PDFs.

Highlights
  • Wireless printing from iPhone/iPad
  • Print photos, PDFs, and documents
  • Built-in scanner to PDF
  • Supports all major printer brands
  • Print web pages and emails
  • Smart print preview and options
Features
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Smart Printer: Scan Air Print Your all-in-one mobile printing companion Smart Printer: Scan Air Print makes wireless printing easier than ever. Designed to work seamlessly with a wide range of Wi-Fi-enabled printers, this app transforms your iPhone into a smart printing station. Whether you're printing a document for work, scanning paperwork on the go, or printing photos straight from your gallery, everything is possible in just a few taps. Instant Wireless Printing — Connect automatically with any WiFi or AirPrint-enabled printer. Supports All Major Brands — HP, Epson, Canon, Brother & more. Print All File Types — Photos, PDFs, Word, Excel, websites & cloud files. Scan to PDF — Use your phone as a portable scanner. Smart Print Preview — Adjust size, layout, color mode & paper type. Multiple Print Options — Color/Black & White, copies, duplex (if supported). Print From Anywhere — Works at home, office, school & hotels. Document Organizer — Import files from Files, iCloud, Google Drive & Dropbox. What You Can Do with Smart Printer: Print Documents, Files & PDFs Instantly Send files straight from your phone to any wireless printer. Supports PDF, DOC, XLS, PPT, TXT, and other common file types. Air Print with Ease Tap into built-in mobile printing protocols to instantly detect nearby printers connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Compatible with all major printer models. Smart Photo Printing Print images directly from your gallery or camera. Resize, crop, preview, and print high-quality photos in seconds. Built-In Scanner Turn your phone into a portable scanner. Scan receipts, pages, and forms, then save or print as a clean, shareable PDF. Quick Notes & Text Print Write custom notes using the in-app editor or paste important info, then print on the spot. Perfect for memos, labels, or reminders. Print Web Pages & Emails Capture and print from your browser or mail app — ideal for travel tickets, confirmations, and more. Universal Compatibility Works with most smart and wireless printers that support mobile printing — no cables or extra software needed. Advanced Print Options Customize page size, orientation, number of copies, and more. You’re in full control of every print job. All-in-One Print Management Tool A simple yet powerful way to manage all your scanning, printing, and file handling needs — right from your pocket. How It Works: Connect your phone to the same Wi-Fi network as your printer. Open the app and choose your document, photo, or content. Customize settings and tap print. Done! Smart Printer: Scan Air Print is your ideal printing partner — built for those who value speed, simplicity, and smart solutions. Whether you're printing homework, business files, or photo memories, our app gives you full control without the clutter. Need Support or Have Feedback? We're here to help — just email: krunalpanchal54252@gmail.com Privacy Policy - https://rootscoder.com/printer_old_privacy_policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Smart. Fast. Wireless. Download Smart Printer: Scan Air Print and enjoy hassle-free printing like never before. No setup headaches. No drivers needed. Just a smooth, fast, and reliable mobile printing experience — from your home, office, or anywhere in between.

Screenshots

Printer3 screens
Air Print4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Air Print at none against Printer's shown. Air Print also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Printer's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 32). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Air Print sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Printer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Printer has 2.8K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 84% and 83% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Printer ships an update every 3 months, Air Print every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Printer versus Air Print: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrinterAir Print
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.8K ratings) — better4.1 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews83.9% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2.8K — better32
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRounding Squares BVRootsCoder

Customer experience

Printer

All ratings2,778 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews242 reviews
Positive83.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative13.6%

Air Print

All ratings32 ratings
Positive78.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

Printer

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incompatible with certain printer models
  • Printing issues with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Remember printer settings
  • Support for more printer models

Air Print

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Printer

Subscriptions2
  • Smart Printer App 1 Month3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Smart Printer App 1 Year3 Days trial$49.991 Year
5 purchases

Air Print

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Deal$9.99
  • Lifetime Access$24.99

Questions

Is Printer free?
Printer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Air Print free?
Air Print is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Printer or Air Print?
Printer is rated higher. Printer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Air Print averages 4.1 from 32 ratings.
Do Printer or Air Print have ads?
Printer shows ads; Air Print does not.
Which is updated more often, Printer or Air Print?
Printer ships an update every 3 months, and Air Print every 2 months. Most recently, Printer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Air Print on August 1, 2026.

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