Comparison

HP vs Smart Printer App Scan & 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
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

Smart Printer App Scan & Print

Easily convert any printable document into a PDF file. Save or share your documents as PDFs without needing a physical printer. Offers options for customization like page size and watermarks.

Highlights
  • Create PDF from any document
  • Save and share PDF files
  • Virtual printer functionality
  • Customizable PDF options
  • Wireless printing support
Features
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A PDF printer is a virtual printer that allows you to create a PDF file from any document that you can print. Instead of sending the document to a physical printer, you can use the PDF printer to create a PDF file that you can save on your computer or share with others. To use a PDF printer, you will need a PDF printer driver installed on your computer. Some popular PDF printer drivers include Adobe Acrobat, Bullzip PDF Printer, and CutePDF Writer. Here are the general steps to print a document to a PDF using a PDF printer: Open the document you want to convert to PDF in the application it was created in (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.). Click the "File" menu and select "Print" or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+P (on Windows) or Command+P (on Mac). In the "Print" dialog box, select the PDF printer from the list of available printers. Click the "Print" button to create the PDF file. Depending on the PDF printer driver you are using, you may have additional options for customizing the PDF file, such as setting the page size, adding passwords, and adding watermarks. Consult the documentation for your PDF printer driver for more information. Note: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. Automatic renewals will cost the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Read our terms of service and Privacy Policy for more information. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/smartaiapps/privacy-policy Terms and Conditions: https://sites.google.com/view/smartaiapps/terms-conditions

Screenshots

HP4 screens
Smart Printer App Scan & Print4 screens

Verdict

The call

HP and Smart Printer App Scan & Print both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 36% of HP's written reviews are positive against 0% of Smart Printer App Scan & Print's. HP also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (4.2M vs 6). Smart Printer App Scan & Print's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Smart Printer App Scan & Print sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. HP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for HP against 4.8 for Smart Printer App Scan & Print. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HP has 4.2M ratings behind it against 6, 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 0% of Smart Printer App Scan & Print's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HP ships an update every 2 months, Smart Printer App Scan & Print every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
HP versus Smart Printer App Scan & Print: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHPSmart Printer App Scan & Print
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.2M ratings)4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4.2M — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#21 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size439 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHP Inc.Faisal Mehmood

Customer experience

HP

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

Smart Printer App Scan & Print

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

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

Smart Printer App Scan & Print

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HP

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Smart Printer App Scan & Print

Subscriptions6
  • Air Print: Smart Label Printer$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro Smart Printer App$2.997 Days
  • Print Photos: Monthly Pro Plan$7.991 Month
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  • Monthly Pro Print Photos$7.991 Month
  • Label Printer - Yearly Plan$17.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro Photo Printer$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Hp Smart Printer App Lifetime Plan$39.99

Questions

Is HP free?
HP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Printer App Scan & Print free?
Smart Printer App Scan & Print is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HP or Smart Printer App Scan & Print?
Smart Printer App Scan & Print is rated higher. HP averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.2M ratings, while Smart Printer App Scan & Print averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do HP or Smart Printer App Scan & Print have ads?
Neither HP nor Smart Printer App Scan & Print shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HP or Smart Printer App Scan & Print?
HP ships an update every 2 months, and Smart Printer App Scan & Print every 3 weeks. Most recently, HP was updated on September 25, 2026 and Smart Printer App Scan & Print on August 31, 2026.

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