Comparison

Printer App vs Smart Printer App

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

Head to head
About

Printer App

Easily print documents, photos, and web pages directly from your mobile device. Features a built-in scanner, PDF tools, QR code generator, and ID photo maker. Includes printable templates for various needs.

Highlights
  • Print documents and photos
  • Scan and edit documents
  • Merge and convert PDFs
  • Generate QR codes
  • Create ID photos
  • Printable templates
  • Photo editing
Features
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Printer App helps you easily print documents, photos, and more directly from your iPhone or iPad. Scan documents, select your printer, and print in seconds! PRINT FROM ANYWHERE - Print photos from your photo library or iCloud - Print documents (PDF, PNG, JPEG) from Files - Print full-size web pages directly from any URL - Print contact information on A4 paper - Type or paste text from clipboard and print instantly POWERFUL SCANNING - Built-in document scanner using your camera - Edit and filter scanned documents before printing - Share or save scans as PDF files - Fast, accurate scanning with auto-edge detection PDF TOOLS - Merge multiple PDF files into one document - Convert photos and images to PDF format - Print or share your created PDFs instantly QR CODE GENERATOR - Create QR codes from text, URLs, or WiFi credentials - Print QR codes directly or save to your photo library - Perfect for business cards, events, and sharing ID PHOTO MAKER - Print standard ID photos on A4 paper - Support for 1-inch, 2-inch, US Passport, EU Passport, and Visa sizes - Automatic grid layout for maximum photos per page - Save money by printing ID photos at home PHOTO EDITOR - Adjust brightness and contrast before printing - Rotate photos in 90-degree increments - Apply black & white filter for professional results - Edit and print in one seamless workflow PRINTABLE TEMPLATES - Lined Paper - perfect for writing - Graph Paper - ideal for math and engineering - Dot Grid - great for bullet journaling - Weekly Planner - organize your week - Monthly Calendar - plan your month - Checklist - stay on top of tasks - Cornell Notes - study more effectively - Music Sheet - compose and practice PRINT HISTORY - Track all your recent print jobs - View print type, date, and details - Quickly reprint previous documents - Manage and clear history as needed MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT - Available in 30 languages including English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Arabic, and more - Switch languages anytime within the app Note: Make sure your iPhone/iPad is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your printer to use all features. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: - Subscribe to Premium for unlimited scanning, premium features, and ad-free experience - Subscriptions auto-renew at the same price and duration unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Payment is charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions can be managed in your Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/simpleprinter/simpleprinter/agreement Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/simpleprinter/simpleprinter/privacy

About

Smart Printer App

This app allows iPhone and iPad users to print documents, photos, and webpages from their devices. It supports over 10,000 printers and enables scanning to create printable documents. Easily print wirelessly by connecting to the same Wi-Fi network as your printer.

Highlights
  • Print documents from files
  • Scan, create, and print documents
  • Print photos from gallery
  • Print webpages
  • Supports 10,000+ printers
  • Wireless printing via Wi-Fi
Features
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Printer - Smart Print & Scan is a versatile and user-friendly mobile printing app designed for iPhone and iPad users, offering an array of powerful features to streamline your printing and document management needs. Key Features: - Supports 10,000+ Printers - Print with iPhone & iPad - Print any documents from files - Scan, create, and print documents - Print photos from the gallery - Print Webpages - Printer Support: From any wireless printer, you may easily print documents. If you connect your device to the same Wi-Fi network as the printer, it will print instantly. With various features and extensive printer support, Printer - Smart Print & Scan makes printing documents, photos, emails, and webpages a breeze. Experience the freedom of mobile printing with a Printer - Smart Print & Scan today! Privacy Policy: https://sandstorm-software.com/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use: https://sandstorm-software.com/tos.html

Screenshots

Printer App4 screens
Smart Printer App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Printer App at 100% against Smart Printer App's 0%. Printer App also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Smart Printer App's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Printer App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Smart Printer App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Printer App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Printer App has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Printer App's written reviews are positive against 0% of Smart Printer App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Printer App ships an update every 5 months, Smart Printer App every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Printer App versus Smart Printer App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrinter AppSmart Printer App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.4 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB47 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer宝锋 吴Bazimo GmbH

Customer experience

Printer App

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Smart Printer App

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Printer App

Subscriptions2
  • Printer App - 1 Month$6.991 Month
  • 1 Year Plan$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Printer Pro$14.99
2 purchases

Smart Printer App

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$9.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Printer App free?
Printer App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Printer App free?
Smart Printer App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Printer App or Smart Printer App?
Printer App is rated higher. Printer App averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Smart Printer App averages 3.4 from 8 ratings.
Do Printer App or Smart Printer App have ads?
Both Printer App and Smart Printer App show ads.
Which is updated more often, Printer App or Smart Printer App?
Printer App ships an update every 5 months, and Smart Printer App every 11 days. Most recently, Printer App was updated on September 19, 2026 and Smart Printer App on September 8, 2026.

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