# Smart Printer vs Printer App · Smart Air Print

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Printer at 4.6 against Printer App · Smart Air Print's 4.0. Smart Printer also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 11%) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 498). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Printer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Printer App · Smart Air Print sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Printer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Printer has 3.5K ratings behind it against 498, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Smart Printer's written reviews are positive against 11% of Printer App · Smart Air Print's.

Smart Printer ships an update fortnightly, Printer App · Smart Air Print monthly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Printer | Printer App · Smart Air Print |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-print-and-scan/id1661905836/reviews)** | [4.0 (498 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app-smart-air-print/id6504637187/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 498 |
| Positive reviews | **48.4% of reviews** | 10.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#133** | #195 |
| Size | 171 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Fire Technologies Hong Kong Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871390749) | [Yardex UAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697900571) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Printer

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

**Currently charting:** #133 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


### Printer App · Smart Air Print

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app-smart-air-print/id6504637187)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Easily print documents and photos from your iPhone or iPad to over 8,000 wireless printers. Customize print settings, scan documents, and send files from various sources without needing extra drivers. It's a comprehensive solution for all your mobile printing needs.

**Highlights:** Print photos, web pages, emails, and documents, Scan and print captured documents, Supports cloud storage integration, Customizable print settings, Wireless printing to 8,000+ printers, Print from clipboard

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Printer Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Printer Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Printer Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Printer Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Printer Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Smart Printer Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Smart Printer Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Smart Printer Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Smart Printer Premium | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 App name mentioned positively

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Unexpected subscription charges
- 🤔 Confusing subscription prompts
- 💰 Money-hungry practices
- 👎 Poor ink management/scams
- 🛠️ Difficult setup process

**Reported bugs**

- App charges after cancellation
- Subscription required to print
- Printer not working after joining
- App requires internet connection to make copies

**Requested features**

- Provide clear instructions for setup without home internet
- Allow printing without internet connection for basic functions
- Offer a clear and accessible help or troubleshooting section


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Printer free?

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

### Is Printer App · Smart Air Print free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart Printer or Printer App · Smart Air Print?

Smart Printer is rated higher. Smart Printer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Printer App · Smart Air Print averages 4.0 from 498 ratings.

### Do Smart Printer or Printer App · Smart Air Print have ads?

Both Smart Printer and Printer App · Smart Air Print show ads.

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

Smart Printer ships an update fortnightly, and Printer App · Smart Air Print monthly. Most recently, Smart Printer was updated on October 30, 2026 and Printer App · Smart Air Print on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Smart Printer or Printer App · Smart Air Print?

Smart Printer currently peaks at #133 in the App Store charts, and Printer App · Smart Air Print at #195. 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.*