Comparison

PrintCentral vs Smart

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

Head to head
About

PrintCentral

Print documents, emails, photos, and web pages directly to most wireless printers without extra software. Connect to all printers via your Mac/PC, even remotely over mobile data or corporate networks. Offers advanced document viewing, storage, and email management features.

Highlights
  • Direct WiFi printing
  • Print to all printers via Mac/PC
  • Remote printing over mobile data
  • View, store, and print documents
  • Email management and printing
  • Cloud service integration
  • PDF conversion (in-app upgrade)
Features
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Print direct to most WiFi/Wireless printers without additional software. Print to ALL printers and any document type via your Mac/PC. Print remotely over mobile data and in corporate/other networks where WiFi is not available. View, store & print email, large documents & PDFs, files, attachments, photos, contacts and web pages on your iPad. •• iTunes App of the Week in UK & Europe •• ►► The Press love PrintCentral ◀◀ ≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈ MacWorld: "PrintCentral is much more than a printing utility—it is a veritable office center" AppCraver: "This app will let you print basically anything from basically anywhere." ►► Printing for Old & New Printers + PDF Conversion ◀◀ ≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈ • Print to ALL printers (Network/WiFi/USB/Bluetooth) via your Mac or PC or direct to most WiFi printers without additional software • Print from Pages, Numbers or Keynote extremely quickly & easily without the need for an AirPrint printer using Open in • Print from other Apps using "Open in" • Print to AirPrint printers • Convert files, docs, spreadsheets, web pages & more to PDF (in-app upgrade required) • USB & Bluetooth printers can be used with free print server software • Print remotely via 3G, 4G or Cloud • Print using ALL the same document formats to ALL printers used by your Mac/PC ►► Unrivalled Document Reader & File Storage ◀◀ ≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈ • Read, view & print Office files, large size PDFs & ALL iWork files + many more formats • Open & Print files directly into PrintCentral from other apps supporting "Open in..." file sharing • Zip/Unzip files for reading & printing ►► Upgrade your Email ◀◀ ≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈ • Higher featured email app built into PrintCentral • View multiple email accounts in single inbox or on their own • Full email field search - across multiple accounts • Multiple email signatures with images, formatted text • Print & save email, and attachments for resending ►► WiFi Hard Drive + Cloud Transfer ◀◀ ≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈ • Mount your iPad as a hard disk on your Mac or PC • Fully integrated with Evernote • Full cloud services app - iCloud, CloudMe, Dropbox, GoogleDocs, Box.net, Transporter, WebDAV • Move/Print documents on your iPad from your Cloud account ►► Copy & Paste Printing & Transfer ◀◀ ≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈ • Copy & print web pages and email - retaining all formatting • Copy and transfer to another user's iPad using Bluetooth or WiFi (both devices require PrintCentral) • Copy and transfer to your PC or Mac via WiFi ►► Much Much more ◀◀ ≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈ • Browse and print web pages to ALL printers • Copy & print maps from any map app that allows copy • Print SMS/Text messages, Copy, open PrintCentral and print • Print contacts • Print address/shipping labels PrintCentral Pro is also available for business users with all of these features, plus printing from inside other apps QUICK HELP - if you need it

About

Smart

Features
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Smart-SIP-Phone: The mobile SIP client for any SIP phone system Smart-SIP-Phone is the universal solution for all SIP phone systems—whether Asterisk, FreeSWITCH, or proprietary systems. Simple, flexible, and powerful—with Smart-SIP-Phone, you stay fully reachable and productive even when you’re on the go. Highlights: • Easy setup: Configure profiles or manually enter SIP data for quick and hassle-free setup. • State-of-the-art technology: Support for push notifications, IPv4, and IPv6. Powerful features: • Extension selection • Hold, call waiting, and call forwarding (unattended & attended) • Conference calls • BLF and status display for your colleagues • Centralized and private phone book • Call history • Customizable codecs • Bluetooth support • Light & Dark Mode For businesses & the office: Smart-SIP-Phone is also available as a desktop version and offers seamless integration with ERP and CRM systems. Upon request, the app can be custom-branded and tailored to your company’s needs. For Resellers: Upon request, the softphone can be branded, customized, and offered at a discount as a white-label solution—the ideal solution for resellers who want to offer their customers a personalized communication solution. Why Smart-SIP-Phone? Smart-SIP-Phone was developed specifically for all types of SIP phone systems. It offers a reliable, user-friendly Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart at none against PrintCentral's 1. Smart also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). PrintCentral's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $8.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On ads and device support 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

PrintCentral costs $3.99 and Smart $8.99 up front. PrintCentral sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrintCentral ships an update every 4 months, Smart every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PrintCentral versus Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrintCentralSmart
Price$3.99 — better$8.99
Rating4.2 (40 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB34 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEuroSmartz LtdEDNT GmbH

Bugs and requests

PrintCentral

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Printing blank pages
  • Printing issues after iOS updates
  • Unreliable connection to printers

Requested features

3 requests
  • Direct printing from other apps
  • Improved printing quality and formatting
  • Easier setup process

Smart

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PrintCentral

One-time1
  • Advanced Upgrade$2.99
None

Smart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PrintCentral free?
PrintCentral costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Smart free?
Smart costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do PrintCentral or Smart have ads?
Neither PrintCentral nor Smart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PrintCentral or Smart?
PrintCentral ships an update every 4 months, and Smart every 6 weeks. Most recently, PrintCentral was updated on November 1, 2026 and Smart on November 4, 2026.

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