Comparison

HP vs Remote 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

Remote Print

Print and scan documents, photos, and web pages directly from your iPhone or iPad to any Wi-Fi printer. No computer is needed for quick, reliable wireless printing and high-quality PDF scanning.

Highlights
  • Print PDF documents
  • Print photos from Camera Roll
  • Print web pages
  • Scan documents to PDF
  • Manage scanned files
  • Wi-Fi printer support
  • One-tap connection
Features
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Print and scan instantly from your iPhone or iPad to any Wi-Fi enabled printer. No computer required. Perfect for home, school, or office. Key Features: • Print PDF documents with ease • Print photos directly from your Camera Roll • Print web pages straight from Safari • Scan documents to high-quality PDF • Organize and manage scanned or saved files • Supports a wide range of Wi-Fi printers • Easy one-tap connection, no setup required • Preview and manage print jobs before sending • Reliable and fast wireless printing Who is it for? Whether you need to scan and print study materials, travel tickets, business reports, or family photos, Remote Print makes it effortless. Save time, reduce hassle, and enjoy professional-quality results directly from your iPhone or iPad. Upgrade Options: Some advanced features are only available with an active subscription or one-time purchase. The free version provides limited use of basic printing and scanning functions. Privacy & Terms: Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/gia-quang-phat-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by any printer manufacturers. Brand names used in screenshots are for compatibility demonstration only.

Screenshots

HP4 screens
Remote Print4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HP at none against Remote Print's 4. HP also leads on ratings volume (4.2M vs 43) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Remote Print's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (56% vs 36%). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. Remote Print sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. HP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HP holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HP has 4.2M ratings behind it against 43, 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 Remote Print's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HP ships an update every 2 months, Remote Print every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
HP versus Remote Print: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHPRemote Print
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.2M ratings) — better4.4 (43 ratings)
Positive reviews35.5% of reviews55.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.2M — better43
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#22 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size439 MB68 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHP Inc.GIA QUANG PHAT JOINT STOCK COMPANY

Customer experience

HP

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

Remote Print

All ratings43 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%

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

Remote Print

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HP

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Remote Print

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$0.991 Year
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99

Questions

Is HP free?
HP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote Print free?
Remote Print is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HP or Remote Print?
HP is rated higher. HP averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.2M ratings, while Remote Print averages 4.4 from 43 ratings.
Do HP or Remote Print have ads?
Neither HP nor Remote Print shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HP or Remote Print?
HP ships an update every 2 months, and Remote Print every 4 days. Most recently, HP was updated on September 24, 2026 and Remote Print on July 6, 2026.

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