# Smart Printer App vs Smart Printer

Smart Printer App and Smart Printer both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 48% of Smart Printer's written reviews are positive against 14% of Smart Printer App's. Smart Printer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Smart Printer App's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 3.5K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Printer App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Smart Printer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. 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 Smart Printer App against 4.6 for Smart Printer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 3.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 14% of Smart Printer App's written reviews are positive against 48% of Smart Printer's.

Smart Printer App ships an update monthly, Smart Printer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Printer App | Smart Printer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-app-air-print/id1602635337/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-print-and-scan/id1661905836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 3.5K |
| Positive reviews | 13.9% of reviews | **48.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#106** | #126 |
| Size | 156 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Maple Labs Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320450180) | [Fire Technologies Hong Kong Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871390749) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Printer App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-app-air-print/id1602635337)

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Easily print photos, documents, emails, and webpages directly from your iPhone or iPad. Scan documents with your device's camera and edit them before printing. Supports most AirPrint-compatible printers.

**Highlights:** Print photos and documents, Scan documents with camera, Edit photos before printing, Print emails and attachments, Print full webpages, Supports AirPrint printers

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Printer App - Smart Print Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Reliable printer connectivity
- 🖨️ Convenient printing from mobile devices
- 👍 Positive user experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription required to access full functionality
- 🚫 Compatibility issues with certain printer models
- 🔍 Unclear pricing and subscription details
- 🔌 Connectivity problems and app crashes
- 📢 Excessive advertisements and upsells

**Reported bugs**

- App unable to detect or connect to printer
- Printing issues and failed print jobs
- Scanning functionality not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Free trial period to test app functionality
- Support for more printer brands and models
- Improved user interface and navigation
- Ability to print without a subscription


### Smart Printer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-print-and-scan/id1661905836)

**Currently charting:** #126 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

This app allows you to print and scan documents and photos directly from your iOS device. It supports over 9,000 wireless printers and offers advanced editing and enhancement tools for both documents and images.

**Highlights:** Wireless printing from iOS, Document scanning, Cloud storage integration, Advanced print options, Document editing and annotation, Photo enhancement tools

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version by month | $9.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription With Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Subscription With Trial | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and reliable printing
- 💡 Versatile file support
- 🔒 Secure printing
- 👍 Smooth connection and setup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 💰 Subscription model concerns
- 🤖 Lack of customer support
- 🙅‍♀️ Forced account requirements

**Reported bugs**

- Printer shutdown without warning
- Unreliable app performance
- Unexpected charges and billing issues

**Requested features**

- Improved compatibility with older devices
- Enhanced security and privacy controls
- Offline printing capabilities
- Customizable printing options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Printer App free?

Smart Printer App 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 or Smart Printer?

Smart Printer is rated higher. Smart Printer App averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Smart Printer averages 4.6 from 3.5K ratings.

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

Both Smart Printer App and Smart Printer show ads.

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

Smart Printer App ships an update monthly, and Smart Printer fortnightly. Most recently, Smart Printer App was updated on November 10, 2026 and Smart Printer on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Smart Printer App or Smart Printer?

Smart Printer App currently peaks at #106 in the App Store charts, and Smart Printer at #126. 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.*