HP vs Link to Windows
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Guided device setup
- Printer and computer management
- Print and scan documents
- Access to HP Printables
- Customizable print shortcuts
- Instant customer support
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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
Link to Windows
Seamlessly integrate your iPhone with your Windows PC. Access calls, messages, notifications, and contacts directly from your computer. Easily share files between devices for enhanced productivity.
- Make and receive calls
- Manage phone notifications
- Read and reply to text messages
- View phone contacts
- Share files between phone and PC
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You love your phone. So does your PC. Get instant access to everything you love on your phone, right from your PC. To get started, connect your iPhone with the Phone Link Feature on your Windows PC. Enjoy these Phone Link features on your PC: • Make and receive calls • Manage your phone's notifications • Read and reply to text messages • View your phone contacts • Share files between your phone and PC Phone Link for iOS requires iPhone running iOS 16 or higher, and a PC with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) support running Windows 10 (with the May 2019 Update or later) or Windows 11. Not available for iPad (iPadOS) or MacOS. By installing this app, you agree to the Microsoft Terms of Use https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=246338 and Privacy Statement https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=248686
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HP at 4.7 against Link to Windows's 4.0. HP also leads on ratings volume (4.2M vs 16K). Link to Windows's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (56% vs 36%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and chart position 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HP holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HP has 4.2M ratings behind it against 16K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of HP's written reviews are positive against 56% of Link to Windows's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
HP ships an update every 2 months, Link to Windows fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.
| Parameter | HP | Link to Windows |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (4.2M ratings) — better | 4.0 (16K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 35.8% of reviews | 56.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4.2M — better | 16K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #21 | #14 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 437 MB | 103 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HP Inc. | Microsoft Corporation |
Customer experience
HP
Link to Windows
User reviews
HP
From 4.2M App Store ratingsWhat 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
Link to Windows
From 16K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient text messaging from PC
- 📱 Ability to see phone notifications on PC
- 🔋 Battery level display on PC
- 👍 Helpful for productivity
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent Bluetooth connectivity
- 🔀 Unreliable message syncing between devices
- 🚫 Lack of group messaging support
- 📷 Inability to send/receive media
- 🔇 Poor call quality
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
Link to Windows
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Bluetooth interference with other devices
- Inability to reconnect after device is out of range
Requested features
4 requests- Seamless call handling between phone and PC
- Full message history sync
- Support for media sharing
- Group messaging functionality
In-app purchases
HP
No in-app purchases
Link to Windows
No in-app purchases








