Comparison

Epson iProjection vs Smart Printer・Setup & Print

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Epson iProjection

Wirelessly project your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch screen, documents, and photos to a compatible Epson projector. Easily connect by scanning a QR code, and even annotate projected images. Supports up to 50 devices and simultaneous screen displays.

Highlights
  • Mirror device screen and audio
  • Project photos and documents
  • Real-time camera projection
  • QR code projector connection
  • Multi-device connectivity
  • Image annotation tool
  • Projector remote control
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Epson iProjection is a wireless projection app for iPhone®, iPad®, or iPod® touch. This app makes it easy to mirror your device's screen, and project documents and photos wirelessly to a supported Epson projector. [Key Features] 1. Mirror your device’s screen and output your device’s audio from the projector. 2. Project your photos in the "Photos" app, project documents loaded in this app, and project in real-time video from your device's camera. 3. Easily connect your device by scanning a projected QR code. 4. Connect up to 50 devices to the projector, display up to four screens simultaneously, and share your projected image with the other connected devices. 5. Annotate projected images with a pen tool and save the edited images on your device. 6. Control the projector like a remote control. [Notes] • For supported projectors, visit https://support.epson.net/projector_appinfo/iprojection/en/. You can also check "Supported Projectors" in the app's support menu. • While mirroring your device’s screen, video and audio may be delayed depending on the device and network specifications. Only unprotected content can be projected. • Use the mirroring feature to project videos in the "Photos" app. [About Projecting Documents] • The following file types are supported when projecting using "Documents". - Microsoft® Word - Microsoft® Excel - Microsoft® PowerPoint - Keynote - PDF - JPG - PNG - The file types mentioned above are also supported when stored in cloud file services • Depending on the document, the projected image may differ from the image on the computer or at the time of creation, for example, some characters may not be projected correctly. If this occurs, use the mirroring feature ("Mirror device screen") instead. • Animations and screen transition effects, videos, and audio are not played. Use the mirroring feature to play them. • We recommend testing the projection in advance when using this app for presentations. [Using the App] Make sure that the network settings for the projector have been completed. 1. Switch the input source on the projector to "LAN". Network information is displayed. 2. Connect to the same network as the projector from "Settings" > "Wi-Fi" on your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch. 3. Start Epson iProjection and connect to the projector. 4. Select and project from "Mirror device screen", "Photos", "Documents", "Web Page", or "Camera". [App permissions] The app requires the following permissions for specific features. 【Required】 Local Network - Search for and connect to the projector. 【Optional】] Photo - Project selected photos from the device to the projector. * You can use the app without granting the optional permissions, but some features may not work. All images are examples and may differ from the actual screens.

About

Smart Printer・Setup & Print

Transform your mobile device into a versatile printer and scanner. Connect wirelessly to thousands of printer models without needing drivers or cables. Easily print documents, photos, emails, and web pages, or scan and save your important files.

Highlights
  • Print documents, photos, emails, and web pages
  • Scan documents and save them
  • Connects to 10,000+ Wi-Fi printers
  • No drivers or cables required
  • Import files from cloud or device
  • Photo editing and enhancement tools
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful printer and scanner. Smart Printer connects to 10,000+ Wi-Fi printers — with no drivers, no cables, and no setup. PRINT ANYTHING IN SECONDS • Documents — PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more, straight from your files • Photos — print any image from your gallery, with edits and enhancements before printing • Email — print messages and attachments from any email client • Web Pages — print full-size websites without cut-offs • Notes — paste or type any text and print it instantly SCAN LIKE A PRO Turn your phone into a document scanner. Scan receipts, contracts, IDs and photos, then save, share, or print them — all inside the app. WHY SMART PRINTER? • Works with 10,000+ printer models over Wi-Fi • No drivers or setup required — connect in seconds • Edit and enhance photos before printing • Import files from cloud, email, or your device • Simple, fast, and reliable printing every time HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the app and select your printer model 2. Choose what to print — a file, photo, email, web page, or note 3. Preview, adjust, and print PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Smart Printer requires a Premium subscription to unlock unlimited printing and scanning, photo editing tools, and full ad-free access. Subscription options: Weekly Premium with a 3-day free trial, or Yearly Premium (best value). Prices are shown in your local currency in the app before purchase. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase, or after the free trial ends. Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. HOW TO CANCEL You can cancel anytime: open Settings on your iPhone > tap your name > Subscriptions > Smart Printer > Cancel Subscription. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Questions or feedback? Contact us at hello@almertechnologies.com — we're here to help. Download Smart Printer now and print anything, anywhere. Privacy Policy: https://almertechnologies.com/smart-print/privacy Terms of Use: https://almertechnologies.com/smart-print/terms

Screenshots

Epson iProjection4 screens
Smart Printer・Setup & Print4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Epson iProjection at none against Smart Printer・Setup & Print's 3. Epson iProjection also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 10) and rating (4.3 vs 4.1). Smart Printer・Setup & Print's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). On price, ads 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. Smart Printer・Setup & Print sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Epson iProjection asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Epson iProjection holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Epson iProjection has 3.6K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Epson iProjection ships an update every 6 months, Smart Printer・Setup & Print weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Epson iProjection versus Smart Printer・Setup & Print: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEpson iProjectionSmart Printer・Setup & Print
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3.6K ratings) — better4.1 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews19.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.6K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB33 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSeiko Epson CorporationMERAL KUTUKCU

Customer experience

Epson iProjection

All ratings3,395 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews293 reviews
Positive19.8%
Neutral8.2%
Negative72.0%

Smart Printer・Setup & Print

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Epson iProjection

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Fails to detect projector
  • Issues with PowerPoint/Keynote presentations
  • Formatting problems with shared content

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add screen mirroring capability
  • Support for more file formats
  • Improve video streaming
  • Integrate with cloud storage services
  • Enhance presentation features

Smart Printer・Setup & Print

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Epson iProjection

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Smart Printer・Setup & Print

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$24.991 Year
  • HP Smart Printer App Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Epson iProjection free?
Epson iProjection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Printer・Setup & Print free?
Smart Printer・Setup & Print is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Epson iProjection or Smart Printer・Setup & Print?
Epson iProjection is rated higher. Epson iProjection averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Smart Printer・Setup & Print averages 4.1 from 10 ratings.
Do Epson iProjection or Smart Printer・Setup & Print have ads?
Neither Epson iProjection nor Smart Printer・Setup & Print shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Epson iProjection or Smart Printer・Setup & Print?
Epson iProjection ships an update every 6 months, and Smart Printer・Setup & Print weekly. Most recently, Epson iProjection was updated on November 12, 2026 and Smart Printer・Setup & Print on November 10, 2026.

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