Photo vs Smart Printer-PDF Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Photo
Easily transform your photos into PDF documents. Save your creations locally or to iCloud Drive, and share them seamlessly with others via various apps.
- Convert photos to PDF
- Save to local storage
- Save to iCloud Drive
- Share via AirDrop, Message, Mail, Books
- Supports iPhone and iPad
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Photo-PDF let you convert photo to PDF easily. You can save the generated PDF file to your local iPhone/iPad or iCloud drive. You can also share the PDF file with many Apps like AirDrop, Message, Mail, Books, etc.
Smart Printer-PDF Scanner
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Smart Printer Air-PDF Scanner makes printing and scanning a breeze! Easily print photos, documents, and more using wireless technology. What could be more convenient? CONNECT & PRINT: Instantly connect your device to any AirPrint-compatible printer and start printing with just a tap. SCAN & PRINT: Use the built-in scanner to capture and print photos, data, or documents effortlessly. IMPORT & PRINT: Seamlessly import files from Files, Photos, or other apps for efficient printing. SHARE & SAVE: Save your files in any format of your choice and print them later whenever you’re ready. Start with a 3-day free trial and unlock all features for just $14.99 per month after the trial. Smart Printer Air-PDF Scanner for the printing needs. Download now. Subscription Information: • Subscription options currently just monthly, you will be able to scan and print unlimited documents. • Your iTunes Account will be charged with the payment after purchase confirmation • Subscription will be automatically renewed at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renewal can be manually turned off in the corresponding settings. • User can manage the subscriptions. Auto-renewal can be deactivated in the Account Settings after a successful purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/smartprinterairpdfscanner/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/smartprinterairpdfscanner/terms-of-use Please refer to EULA here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart Printer-PDF Scanner at every 2 weeks against Photo's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Photo sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Smart Printer-PDF Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Photo ships an update every 8 months, Smart Printer-PDF Scanner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Photo | Smart Printer-PDF Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ruizheng Liu | Ravi chandran M |
In-app purchases
Photo
- Tip option 1$0.99
- Tip option 2$4.99
- Tip option 3$9.99
Smart Printer-PDF Scanner
- Monthly plan3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Annual Plan3 Days trial$14.991 Year
Questions
Is Photo free?
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Do Photo or Smart Printer-PDF Scanner have ads?
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