Comparison

PrintDirect for iPhone vs Smart Printer

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Smart Printer

Transform your mobile device into a portable office for printing and scanning documents. Easily print photos, documents, and web pages, or scan receipts, IDs, and notes. Offers advanced print settings and broad printer compatibility for seamless document management.

Highlights
  • Print photos, documents, emails, and web pages
  • Scan documents, IDs, receipts, and notes
  • Edit and filter scanned files
  • Advanced print settings customization
  • Supports over 10,000 Wi-Fi printer models
  • Import from cloud storage
Features
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Introducing Printer Smart: Scan Documents Pro — a one-stop solution for printing and scanning directly from your iPhone. This powerful app turns your mobile device into a full-fledged office tool, allowing you to print, scan, and manage documents without the need for additional drivers or complex settings. Key Features: • Print any files With the Smart Printer App, you can easily print photos, documents, emails, web pages, and more. The app supports a wide range of formats, including PDF, DOC, XLS, PPT, JPG, PNG, and TXT. Import from DropBox, iCloud Drive. • Scan documents - Smart Scanner Use your camera to scan documents, ID, Passports, receipts, business cards, or notes. Scanned files can be edited, filtered, and saved in various formats. • Advanced print settings Customize print settings such as the number of copies, page orientation, paper size, and more. This ensures maximum flexibility and resource efficiency. • Printer compatibility The Smart Printer App supports over 10,000 wifi printer models. Thanks to AirPrint technology, printing is possible without the need to install additional drivers or software. Ease of Use Quick setup and seamless printer connection. PDF Preview Documents before printing. Ideal for: Home use: print photos, recipes, tickets, and other personal documents. Study: scan and print notes, essays, and presentations. Business: process invoices, contracts, reports, and other business documents. Download the Smart Printer App today and experience a new level of convenience in printing and scanning documents directly from your mobile device. Privacy Policy - https://docs.google.com/document/d/11yrh35mfkEWHd2DNptRYTzVXfI34FxhRDnSVHey1VUo/edit?usp=sharing Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/11uY2wAqBkwhRYUXriLmHpgcxxF3phbGPeZec0nuFLNg/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

PrintDirect for iPhone4 screens
Smart Printer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart Printer at every 3 days against PrintDirect for iPhone's every 5 months. Smart Printer also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 74%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. PrintDirect for iPhone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Smart Printer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for PrintDirect for iPhone against 4.5 for Smart Printer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 100 and 107 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of PrintDirect for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 91% of Smart Printer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrintDirect for iPhone ships an update every 5 months, Smart Printer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PrintDirect for iPhone versus Smart Printer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrintDirect for iPhoneSmart Printer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (100 ratings)4.5 (107 ratings)
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews90.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings100107 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB135 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperEuroSmartz LtdHRHELPERG LLC

Customer experience

PrintDirect for iPhone

All ratings100 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews232 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral1.3%
Negative25.0%

Smart Printer

All ratings107 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

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

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PrintDirect for iPhone

One-time1
  • Full Document Viewing & Printing App Upgrade$4.99
5 purchases

Smart Printer

Subscriptions5
  • Pro Weekly Access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Monthly PRO Access$12.991 Month
  • Pro 3-Month Access3 Days trial$29.993 Months
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  • Yearly PRO Access$39.991 Year
  • Yearly PRO Access3 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is PrintDirect for iPhone free?
PrintDirect for iPhone 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, PrintDirect for iPhone or Smart Printer?
PrintDirect for iPhone and Smart Printer are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 100 and 107 ratings respectively.
Do PrintDirect for iPhone or Smart Printer have ads?
Neither PrintDirect for iPhone nor Smart Printer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PrintDirect for iPhone or Smart Printer?
PrintDirect for iPhone ships an update every 5 months, and Smart Printer every 3 days. Most recently, PrintDirect for iPhone was updated on August 26, 2026 and Smart Printer on September 22, 2026.

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