PrintDirect for iPhone vs Smart Printer App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PrintDirect for iPhone
Print documents, emails, web pages, and more directly from your iPad to virtually any printer. Offers advanced file management, cloud service integration, and email capabilities. Upgrade to unlock all features.
- Print to all printers (WiFi, USB, Bluetooth)
- Print emails, attachments, web pages, documents
- Cloud service integration (Dropbox, Google Drive)
- File management and conversion to PDF
- Full-featured email client
- Calendar view and printing
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Set up your printer to print from your iPad. PrintDirect will print to ALL printers. Print directly to most WiFi/Wireless printers without additional software. Print to ALL printers and any document type via your Mac/PC, over a local network or mobile data. You can print.. √ Emails √ Attachments √ Web pages √ Documents √ Contacts √ Calendars √ Cloud server files and much more. Our support team are ready to help around the clock if needed. Prove that you can print to any printer for free. Upgrade to unlock all of the features below... FULLY FUNCTIONAL PRINTING • Print to ALL printers (Network/WiFi/USB/Bluetooth) via your Mac or PC or direct to most WiFi printers without additional software. Also print to Apple AirPrint printers. • Print from Pages, Numbers, Keynote or Safari extremely quickly & easily without the need for an AirPrint printer using Open in • USB & Bluetooth printers can be used with free print server software (Windows & Mac) • Print from other Apps using "Open in" • Print remotely via Mobile Data • Print using ALL the same document formats to ALL printers used by your Mac/PC DOCUMENTS ON YOUR IPAD • Print/Store PDFs, documents, attachments, emails & images • Convert files/docs/web pages to PDF • View/Print, iWork, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, MS Office files • Zip/Unzip files • File sharing with several Macs and PCs, even remotely WEB PAGE PRINTING • Browse and print web pages to ALL printers • Save web pages as an image for attaching to email • Convert web pages to PDF documents for sharing • Import bookmarks from your computer • Store passwords and clear history/cache • Multiple tabs for splitting up browsing CLOUD SERVICES (IDISK, WEBDAV, DROPBOX, BOX.NET, SUGARSYNC, SHAREFILE, GOOGLE DRIVE etc.) • Move/Print documents on your iPad from your Cloud account • Move files to/from your iPad by connecting to Cloud account • Full sync with Evernote FULL FEATURED EMAIL APP • Email files, photos, web pages & formatted text • Full email field search - even across multiple email accounts • Print email • Send and Receive emails from your own email accounts • View multiple email accounts in single inbox or on their own • Supports most email account types, including Exchange 2007 OWA, & some Exchange 2003 servers CALENDAR VIEW/PRINT • Print/View Day/Week/Month calendar as well as reminders, shopping lists & to do lists. • Email your calendar as PDF • Utilizes existing calendar entries, no new calendar needed • Integrated with Exchange & Other Calendars FILE MANAGEMENT • Transfer docs and files via iTunes using USB cable (Apps Tab) • Open documents stored in PrintDirect directly into iWork for easy editing • Mount your iPad as a network disk on your Mac/PC COPY, TRANSFER & ARCHIVE • Copy and transfer to another user's iPad Touch using Bluetooth or WiFi (both devices require PrintDirect) • Copy and transfer to your PC or Mac via WiFi • Select multiple text and image clips to merge and paste them into other Apps. AND MORE.... • Print SMS/Text messages, simply Copy, open PrintDirect & print • Move photos to a folder on your computer/cloud service • Print address/shipping labels QUICK HELP - if you need it
Smart Printer App
This mobile printing solution allows you to easily print documents and photos from various sources, including email attachments and your phone's scanner. It offers a user-friendly interface for selecting print jobs and ensures high-quality results with its advanced printing algorithm.
- Print documents and photos
- Print from email attachments
- Print from smartphone scanner
- User-friendly interface
- High-quality printing algorithm
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The all-in-one printing and scanning solution for your mobile device. KEY FEATURES: Document Printer Print PDFs, Word documents, and emails directly from your phone. Supports standard paper sizes including A4, Letter, and Legal with adjustable orientation. Photo Printer Print stunning photos in multiple sizes - from wallet-size to full-page prints. Apply filters before printing for professional-quality results. Scanner Turn your phone camera into a powerful document scanner. Scan receipts, contracts, IDs, and multi-page documents to high-quality PDF files with automatic edge detection and perspective correction. Poster Printer Create and print posters on multiple pages. Split any image across several sheets and assemble a large-format poster from your standard home or office printer. Note Printer Type notes, lists, or letters and print them easily. Perfect for quick memos, shopping lists, or classroom handouts. Email Attachment Printer Open and print attachments directly from your email inbox. Supports PDF, images, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files. Draw & Print Unleash your creativity! Draw, sketch, or annotate on a blank canvas or over imported images, then send directly to your printer. WHY CHOOSE SMART PRINT? - Works wirelessly with most WiFi-enabled printers - Simple setup in under 60 seconds - Supports multiple paper sizes and orientations - Print preview ensures perfect results every time - Lightweight app that does not drain your battery Whether you need to print a boarding pass, scan a contract, create a poster for an event, or print your favorite photos, Smart Print handles it all from one simple app. Your mobile printing companion for home, office, and on-the-go use. Terms: https://enacti.com/smart_printer/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://enacti.com/smart_printer/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PrintDirect for iPhone at none against Smart Printer App's shown. PrintDirect for iPhone also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 42%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Smart Printer App's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. PrintDirect for iPhone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Smart Printer App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 PrintDirect for iPhone against 4.5 for Smart Printer App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 100 and 274 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of PrintDirect for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 42% of Smart Printer App's.
PrintDirect for iPhone ships an update every 5 months, Smart Printer App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PrintDirect for iPhone | Smart Printer App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (100 ratings) | 4.5 (274 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews — better | 41.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 100 | 274 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EuroSmartz Ltd | Gaurav Babbar |
Customer experience
PrintDirect for iPhone
Smart Printer App
Bugs and requests
PrintDirect for iPhone
Reported bugs
3 issues- Printing only test pages, not actual documents
- Inconsistent performance across different printers
- Unable to complete setup/configuration
Requested features
4 requests- Print directly from native apps (Safari, Mail, etc.)
- Improved compatibility with older devices
- Add support for more printer models
- Introduce a free version with more functionality
Smart Printer App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PrintDirect for iPhone
- Full Document Viewing & Printing App Upgrade$4.99
Smart Printer App
- Unlimited Access$1.991 Month
- Weekly Access$9.997 Days
- Printer App - Weekly (With Trial)3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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- Smart Printer Annual Subscription$59.991 Year
- Smart Printer Pro$99.99
Questions
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