Comparison

HP vs Krin

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

Krin

Features
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Snap a photo of any assignment. Krin reads it, sorts your week, and shows you what to do next. Built for the school brain that has 47 tabs open — track homework across whiteboards, Google Classroom, group chats, and everywhere in between. Free forever. 30 days of premium free at signup — no credit card required. Terms of Use: https://www.krinapp.com/terms.html

Screenshots

HP4 screens
Krin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HP at none against Krin's 2. HP also leads on chart position (#22 vs unranked). Krin's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Krin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. HP asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HP ships an update every 2 months, Krin every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
HP versus Krin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHPKrin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.2M ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.2M — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#22 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size439 MB71 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperHP Inc.Hayk Dallakyan

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

Krin

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HP

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Krin

Subscriptions2
  • Krin Premium1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Krin Premium (Yearly)1 Month trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is HP free?
HP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Krin free?
Krin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HP or Krin have ads?
Neither HP nor Krin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HP or Krin?
HP ships an update every 2 months, and Krin every 3 weeks. Most recently, HP was updated on September 26, 2026 and Krin on August 18, 2026.

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