Comparison

Air Printer App vs Smart Printer App Scan & Print

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

Head to head
About

Air Printer App

Easily print documents and photos directly from your iOS device. This app offers a built-in scanner, the ability to print large posters, and even extract text from images. Enjoy seamless printing with compatible HP, Epson, Brother, and Canon printers.

Highlights
  • Scan documents with iPhone camera
  • Print photos from camera/gallery
  • Print documents from iCloud
  • Print large posters
  • Copy text from photos
Features
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Air Printer App: Air Print helps you print photos and documents from your iPhone or iPad. Choose any AirPrint-compatible printer, including HP, Epson, Brother, or Canon, and start printing in just a few seconds. Whether you need to print an important document, a memorable photo, a large poster, or extracted text, this all-in-one printer app provides convenient tools for your everyday printing needs. KEY FEATURES ◆ PRINT FROM IPHONE OR IPAD
 Print documents and photos wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad using an AirPrint-compatible printer. No additional drivers or complicated setup are required. ◆ PRINT PHOTOS
 Choose your favorite photos from your camera or photo library and print them within seconds. Select and print multiple photos whenever needed. ◆ PRINT DOCUMENTS
 Access documents stored on your device or in iCloud and send them directly to your smart printer. Conveniently manage and print your important personal, school, or business files. ◆ SCAN DOCUMENTS
 Turn your iPhone or iPad into a portable document scanner. Use your device’s camera to scan documents, receipts, forms, notes, and photos, then prepare them for printing. ◆ PRINT LARGE POSTERS
 Transform your favorite photo into a large poster. Divide an image across multiple printable pages, adjust the layout according to your needs, and combine the printed pages to create a bigger poster. ◆ COPY TEXT FROM PHOTOS 
Extract text from photos and scanned images using built-in text recognition. Copy, edit, save, share, or print the extracted text whenever you need it. ◆ WEB PAGES 
Enter anything on the web and print it instantly with our smart printer. ◆ CUSTOMIZE PRINT SETTINGS
 Prepare your content before printing by adjusting available options such as paper size, page orientation, number of copies, color preferences, and layout. AIRPRINT SUPPORT Air Printer App works with AirPrint-compatible models from popular manufacturers, including HP, Epson, Brother, Canon, Samsung, Dell, Lexmark, Xerox, Panasonic, Ricoh, Toshiba, Sharp, and many others. Your iPhone or iPad and printer must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network, and the selected printer must support AirPrint. EVERYDAY PRINTING MADE SIMPLE Air Printer App is suitable for printing: • Photos and images 
• Scanned documents 
• Personal and business files 
• Receipts and forms 
• School assignments 
• Travel documents 
• Large posters 
• Text extracted from images From scanning a document to printing a photo, Air Printer App brings essential printing tools together in one convenient place. Choose your content, select your printer, and print in just a few simple steps. Download Air Printer App today and make printing from your iPhone or iPad faster, easier, and more convenient. Subscription Options: - Air Printer App is free to download. It contains preferable auto-renewing subscription options for Unlimited Use. - Once you subscribe to any of your preferable options, you can enjoy all the features of the app. - 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. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/nilu-technologies/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/nilu-technologies/termsconditions

About

Smart Printer App Scan & Print

Easily convert any printable document into a PDF file. Save or share your documents as PDFs without needing a physical printer. Offers options for customization like page size and watermarks.

Highlights
  • Create PDF from any document
  • Save and share PDF files
  • Virtual printer functionality
  • Customizable PDF options
  • Wireless printing support
Features
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A PDF printer is a virtual printer that allows you to create a PDF file from any document that you can print. Instead of sending the document to a physical printer, you can use the PDF printer to create a PDF file that you can save on your computer or share with others. To use a PDF printer, you will need a PDF printer driver installed on your computer. Some popular PDF printer drivers include Adobe Acrobat, Bullzip PDF Printer, and CutePDF Writer. Here are the general steps to print a document to a PDF using a PDF printer: Open the document you want to convert to PDF in the application it was created in (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.). Click the "File" menu and select "Print" or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+P (on Windows) or Command+P (on Mac). In the "Print" dialog box, select the PDF printer from the list of available printers. Click the "Print" button to create the PDF file. Depending on the PDF printer driver you are using, you may have additional options for customizing the PDF file, such as setting the page size, adding passwords, and adding watermarks. Consult the documentation for your PDF printer driver for more information. Note: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. Automatic renewals will cost the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Read our terms of service and Privacy Policy for more information. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/smartaiapps/privacy-policy Terms and Conditions: https://sites.google.com/view/smartaiapps/terms-conditions

Screenshots

Air Printer App4 screens
Smart Printer App Scan & Print4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Printer App Scan & Print at 4.8 against Air Printer App's 3.9. Smart Printer App Scan & Print also leads on ads (none vs shown). Air Printer App's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 6) and review sentiment (22% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Air Printer App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Smart Printer App Scan & Print sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 & Print holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Air Printer App has 2.5K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of Air Printer App's written reviews are positive against 0% of Smart Printer App Scan & Print's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Air Printer App ships an update every 6 weeks, Smart Printer App Scan & Print every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Air Printer App versus Smart Printer App Scan & Print: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAir Printer AppSmart Printer App Scan & Print
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (2.5K ratings)4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNilu TechnologiesFaisal Mehmood

Customer experience

Air Printer App

All ratings2,543 ratings
Positive72.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative23.6%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive21.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative74.0%

Smart Printer App Scan & Print

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Air Printer App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Printer not recognized
  • Continuous printing issues
  • Printing quality problems

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved compatibility with more printer models
  • Easier setup process
  • Better error handling and troubleshooting

Smart Printer App Scan & Print

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Air Printer App

Subscriptions2
  • Air Printer Pro3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Air Printer Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$9.99
  • Lifetime Premium Access$29.99
7 purchases

Smart Printer App Scan & Print

Subscriptions6
  • Air Print: Smart Label Printer$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro Smart Printer App$2.997 Days
  • Print Photos: Monthly Pro Plan$7.991 Month
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  • Monthly Pro Print Photos$7.991 Month
  • Label Printer - Yearly Plan$17.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro Photo Printer$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Hp Smart Printer App Lifetime Plan$39.99

Questions

Is Air Printer App free?
Air Printer App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Printer App Scan & Print free?
Smart Printer App Scan & Print is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Air Printer App or Smart Printer App Scan & Print?
Smart Printer App Scan & Print is rated higher. Air Printer App averages 3.9 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Smart Printer App Scan & Print averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do Air Printer App or Smart Printer App Scan & Print have ads?
Air Printer App shows ads; Smart Printer App Scan & Print does not.
Which is updated more often, Air Printer App or Smart Printer App Scan & Print?
Air Printer App ships an update every 6 weeks, and Smart Printer App Scan & Print every 3 weeks. Most recently, Air Printer App was updated on September 24, 2026 and Smart Printer App Scan & Print on August 31, 2026.

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