Comparison

HP vs Kia Access

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

Head to head
About

HP

Manage your HP printers and computers, print, scan, and access support all in one place. Set up new devices easily, personalize settings, and stay informed about ink and paper levels. Includes creative printables and helpful tools for document editing.

Highlights
  • Guided device setup
  • Printer and computer management
  • Print and scan documents
  • Access to HP Printables
  • Document editing and correction
  • Customizable print shortcuts
  • Ink and paper level notifications
Features
Currently charting
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The go-to app for your HP devices. Set up your new printer, personalize your experience, print, scan, and contact support—all in one place. Formerly HP Smart, the new HP app[1] offers you more ways to get more from your HP devices. Easy Setup, Wherever You Are New device? No problem. Get up and running fast with a guided setup that does the heavy lifting for you. Once you are ready to go, you can manage your HP printer and computer and stay on top of the essentials, like checking your ink levels. Make the Most of Your Device Stay informed with top recommendations. Plus, you can adjust your device settings and discover HP products that match your needs—it is all about making your tech work just the way you like it. Print and Scan, On Your Time Print a school form from the kitchen or a last-minute birthday card. Even, scan receipts in seconds and send it straight to your email. Whether you are at home or at the office, completing your print tasks is a click away. Instant Help Whenever You Need It When something goes wrong, help is right there—make a quick call, message live chat or find answers in the app[1]. You’ll be back to what matters before you know it. But wait, your experience just gets better and better! • Unlock a world of creativity with HP Printables[2]. Explore tons of cards, coloring pages, educational worksheets, and fun crafts projects. • Adjust and edit your documents before you hit print. • Set up custom shortcuts for print tasks you use often. • Automatically correct images, name files, flatten pages, extract text, and scan multiple pages at the same time with the HP app.[3] • Get a notification when your printer is low on ink or paper and easily order more to keep printing uninterrupted. We're always adding cool new features to the app. Make sure you turn on auto-updates, so you don't miss all the latest improvements! Disclaimers 1. HP Smart and myHP are now the HP app, available for download on macOS devices; and for iOS mobile phones and iPads. The HP app requires download available at www.hp.com/hp-app. Not all HP devices, services, apps are available in the HP app. Certain features are available in English language only, and may vary by printer and PC model/country, and between desktop/mobile applications. HP reserves the right to introduce charges for use of select HP app functionality. Internet access required. HP account required for full functionality. Fax sending capability only. Live chat and phone support are available during business hours and varies by country. Chat service is localized in supported regions, and where not supported, will default to English. Supported conferencing features vary by device and device configuration. For complete Terms of Service see: www.hp.com/hp-app-terms-of-use. 2. Printables are for personal use only and may not be distributed for any commercial purpose. 3. Choose HP+ at setup to activate benefits. HP+ requires an HP account, ongoing connection to the internet, and the use of only Original HP ink for the life of the printer. More at hp.com/plus

About

Kia Access

This official app provides Kia owners with easy access to vehicle information, maintenance schedules, and payment details. For connected vehicles, it offers remote control features, health reports, and navigation assistance. Electric and plug-in hybrid owners can also manage charging and find stations.

Highlights
  • Owner's Manual and warranty information
  • Vehicle payment details
  • Maintenance milestone tracking
  • Remote vehicle health reports
  • Remote lock/unlock and find car
  • Remote climate control
  • EV charging station locator
Features
Currently charting
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Kia Access is the official Kia America, Inc. owner’s app. Kia Access makes getting your vehicle information and services easier than ever. Gain all the benefits of the Kia Owner’s Portal, combined with many of the convenient, streamlined features of Kia Connect (formerly known as UVO link) (if equipped) [1] [2] [4] – right in the palm of your hand. Download the app to access: • Owner’s Manual, quick guides, videos, and warranty information • Vehicle payment information (if financed through Kia Motors Finance) • Information about maintenance milestones Vehicles equipped with Kia Connect may also have access to the following features: • Vehicle health reports [2] • Send locations to your vehicle’s navigation system [3] • Remotely lock/unlock doors and initiate horns & lights [2] • Remotely find your car [3] • Remotely set your car’s cabin temperature [4] Plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles support special features, including: • Remotely check battery status and estimated driving range • Locate charging stations • Schedule charging times Get Kia Access today! Kia eServices users – Please use the Kia eServices app. Create an owner account directly from the app or go to: Kia.com/owners [1] Kia Connect is currently unavailable for Model Year 2022 vehicles sold or purchased in Massachusetts. See Kia Connect Terms of Service for more information. [2] Features only available for vehicles equipped with Kia Connect. Determine Kia Connect availability for your vehicle by visiting: https://owners.kia.com/content/owners/en/uvo-availability.html/ Vehicle health reports are not a substitute for regularly scheduled maintenance. Vehicle health reports check powertrain, chassis, and airbag systems, and require initial activation. See Owner’s Manual for details and maintenance schedule. [3] Vehicle must be equipped with Kia Connect and navigation [4] Some vehicles with Kia Connect may not support remote climate control (e.g., 2019 Optima LX). Do not use remote climate control or remote start if vehicle is in an enclosed area (e.g., closed garage) or a partially enclosed area without ventilation. Close all doors leading from adjacent living areas to the vehicle area before executing a remote climate control or remote start command Use of Kia Access is subject to agreement to the Kia Privacy Policy (available at https://www.kia.com/us/en/content/privacy-and-legal/privacy-policy) and Terms of Service (available at https://www.kia.com/us/en/content/terms-of-use). Kia Connect features require an active Kia Connect subscription; purchase/lease of certain new Kia vehicles with Kia Connect includes a complimentary 1-year subscription starting from new vehicle retail sale/lease date as recorded by the dealer. After the complimentary 1-year Kia Connect subscription expires, continued access to the full suite of Kia Connect services available on the vehicle will require a paid subscription at the then-current subscription rate or use of certain Kia Connect features may immediately terminate. Use of Kia Connect is subject to agreement to the Kia Connect Privacy Policy (available at https://owners.kia.com/us/en/privacy-policy.html) and Terms of Service (available at https://owners.kia.com/us/en/terms-of-service.html). Contact Kia at 800-333-4KIA (4542) or https://customercare.kiausa.com for questions or help with enrollment. Only use Kia Connect when safe to do so. Message and data rates may apply. Cellular and GPS coverage is required to use most features. Kia Connect features may vary by model, model year, and trim level. Features, specifications, and fees are subject to change. For more on details and limitations, visit https://owners.kia.com/content/owners/en/uvo-availability.html/ or your authorized Kia dealer. Kia Connect may currently be unavailable for Model Year 2022 and newer vehicles sold or purchased in Massachusetts; please see the Kia Owner's Portal for updates on availability.

Screenshots

HP4 screens
Kia Access4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: HP at free against Kia Access's free with in-app purchases. HP also leads on ratings volume (4.3M vs 434K) and chart position (#23 vs #78). Kia Access's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for HP against 4.7 for Kia Access. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HP has 4.3M ratings behind it against 434K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of HP's written reviews are positive against 33% of Kia Access's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HP ships an update every 6 weeks, Kia Access fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
HP versus Kia Access: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHPKia Access
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.3M ratings) — better4.7 (434K ratings)
Positive reviews35.8% of reviews — better33.5% of reviews
Number of ratings4.3M — better434K
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#23 — better#78
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size437 MB221 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperHP Inc.Kia America, Inc.

Customer experience

HP

All ratings4,247,880 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews7,159 reviews
Positive35.8%
Neutral5.1%
Negative59.1%

Kia Access

All ratings431,092 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews1,811 reviews
Positive33.5%
Neutral12.4%
Negative54.1%

User reviews

HP

From 4.3M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy setup
  • 🚀 Convenient mobile printing
  • 👍 Intuitive app
  • 👍 Helpful for home/office use
  • 👍 Reliable printer performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Printing problems
  • 🐛 Buggy app
  • 🐛 Unreliable scanning
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns

Kia Access

From 434K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Remote start and climate control
  • 👍 Convenient features like find my car
  • 🔒 Security features like geofencing alerts

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App frequently fails to execute commands
  • ⏱️ Slow response times and connection issues
  • 💰 Expensive monthly subscription fees
  • 🤔 Inconsistent app functionality after updates

Bugs and requests

HP

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Printer not recognized by app
  • Printing stops midway through job
  • Scan function not working as expected
  • App freezes or crashes frequently

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add option to print multiple pages per sheet
  • Improve app responsiveness and stability
  • Provide more control over printer settings
  • Integrate ink subscription management within app
  • Enable direct printing from apps like Gmail

Kia Access

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Remote start not working as expected
  • App logging users out frequently
  • Incorrect vehicle status information
  • Scheduled commands not executing properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to control heated/ventilated seats
  • Customizable remote start duration
  • Widget or Apple Watch app support
  • More detailed vehicle diagnostics

In-app purchases

None

HP

No in-app purchases

None

Kia Access

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HP free?
HP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kia Access free?
Kia Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HP or Kia Access?
HP is rated higher. HP averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.3M ratings, while Kia Access averages 4.7 from 434K ratings.
Do HP or Kia Access have ads?
Neither HP nor Kia Access shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HP or Kia Access?
HP ships an update every 6 weeks, and Kia Access fortnightly. Most recently, HP was updated on November 3, 2026 and Kia Access on November 3, 2026.
Which is more popular, HP or Kia Access?
HP currently peaks at #23 in the App Store charts, and Kia Access at #78. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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