Comparison

HP vs Wepa Print

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 devices, from setup to printing and scanning. Personalize your experience, access creative printables, and get instant support. Keep your HP technology running smoothly with this all-in-one solution.

Highlights
  • Guided device setup
  • Printer and computer management
  • Print and scan documents
  • Access to HP Printables
  • Customizable print shortcuts
  • Instant customer support
Features
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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

Wepa Print

This app enables touchless printing from your mobile device. Easily upload documents from cloud storage, select them for printing, and pay securely using various methods. Log in quickly at the print station by tapping your phone.

Highlights
  • Touchless printing
  • Cloud file integration (Google Drive, Office365, Dropbox)
  • Mobile login at print station
  • Multiple payment options (Venmo, PayPal, Credit/Debit)
  • File selection for printing
Features
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Wepa Express - Touchless printing with the Wepa Print app! * Browse and add files from Google Drive, Office365, Dropbox, and more * Select files for touchless release and set up payment * Log in fast at the print station by tapping your phone * Deposit with Venmo, PayPal, or Credit/Debit For more information, please visit wepanow.com or email help@wepanow.com. If you need immediate assistance, contact customer service at 1-800-675-7639 or chat live at support.wepanow.com. Touchless printing on the go with the Wepa Print app!

Screenshots

HP4 screens
Wepa Print4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HP at 4.7 against Wepa Print's 1.6. HP also leads on ratings volume (4.2M vs 400) and review sentiment (36% vs 11%). Wepa Print's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

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

HP holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HP has 4.2M ratings behind it against 400, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of HP's written reviews are positive against 11% of Wepa Print's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
HP versus Wepa Print: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHPWepa Print
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.2M ratings) — better1.6 (400 ratings)
Positive reviews35.5% of reviews — better11.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4.2M — better400
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#22 — better#68
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size439 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHP Inc.WEPA Inc.

Customer experience

HP

All ratings4,181,699 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews6,532 reviews
Positive35.5%
Neutral5.1%
Negative59.4%

Wepa Print

All ratings347 ratings
Positive14.7%
Neutral1.2%
Negative84.1%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive11.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative89.0%

User reviews

HP

From 4.2M 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

Wepa Print

From 400 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Efficient printing process
  • 💡 Convenient cloud integration
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 💰 Expensive printing costs
  • 🤔 Confusing user interface
  • 🔒 Poor security and account management

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

Wepa Print

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues
  • Printing files not working as expected
  • Syncing problems with cloud services

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow paying for exact print amount instead of minimum $5
  • Improve app stability and reliability
  • Provide better customer support

In-app purchases

None

HP

No in-app purchases

None

Wepa Print

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HP free?
HP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wepa Print free?
Wepa Print is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HP or Wepa Print?
HP is rated higher. HP averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.2M ratings, while Wepa Print averages 1.6 from 400 ratings.
Do HP or Wepa Print have ads?
Neither HP nor Wepa Print shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HP or Wepa Print?
HP ships an update every 2 months, and Wepa Print every 2 months. Most recently, HP was updated on September 24, 2026 and Wepa Print on September 22, 2026.
Which is more popular, HP or Wepa Print?
HP currently peaks at #22 in the App Store charts, and Wepa Print at #68. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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