# Smart Printer App vs Smart Printer

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Printer App at 4.7 against Smart Printer's 4.0. Smart Printer App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (36% vs 11%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Printer App sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Smart Printer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Printer App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Printer App has 8.9K ratings behind it against 500, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Smart Printer App's written reviews are positive against 11% of Smart Printer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Printer App | Smart Printer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-app-print-scan/id6450398308/reviews)** | [4.0 (500 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-imprimante-a/id6504637187/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.9K** | 500 |
| Positive reviews | **36.2% of reviews** | 10.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#75** | — |
| Size | 110 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Appers Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693135577) | [Yardex UAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697900571) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Printer App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-app-print-scan/id6450398308)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Scan documents and photos directly from your device and print them wirelessly to over 10,000 printer models. Create photo collages and print contacts, with all files stored securely locally.

**Highlights:** Built-in document and photo scanner, Wireless printing via AirPrint, Supports over 10,000 printer models, Print from photo gallery, iCloud, and web pages, Create photo collages, Secure local file storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $69.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and quick to download
- 👍 Very good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Trouble with connecting printer and credit card issues
- 🚫 Literally does nothing, no help at all
- 💰 Costs $70 per year
- 🚫 Cannot print anything, printer not working
- 💰 Tricks users into paying $10/week

**Reported bugs**

- Printer not connecting, unable to print
- Billing issues, charged even after cancellation

**Requested features**

- Not for business use


### Smart Printer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-imprimante-a/id6504637187)

Easily print documents, photos, web pages, and more from your iPhone to any AirPrint-compatible printer. Scan paper documents with your camera, edit them, and utilize ready-to-print templates for various needs. Offers advanced print settings for customized output.

**Highlights:** Print documents, photos, emails, and web pages, Scan paper documents using iPhone camera, Edit photos and documents before printing, Access to 91 ready-to-print templates, Customizable print settings (paper size, orientation, copies), Print from cloud storage (PRO feature)

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Printer Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Printer Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Printer Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Printer Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Printer Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Smart Printer Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Smart Printer Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Smart Printer Premium | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 App name mentioned positively

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Unexpected subscription charges
- 🤔 Confusing subscription prompts
- 💰 Money-hungry practices
- 👎 Poor ink management/scams
- 🛠️ Difficult setup process

**Reported bugs**

- App charges after cancellation
- Subscription required to print
- Printer not working after joining
- App requires internet connection to make copies

**Requested features**

- Provide clear instructions for setup without home internet
- Allow printing without internet connection for basic functions
- Offer a clear and accessible help or troubleshooting section


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Printer App free?

Smart Printer App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smart Printer free?

Smart Printer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Printer App or Smart Printer?

Smart Printer App is rated higher. Smart Printer App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.9K ratings, while Smart Printer averages 4.0 from 500 ratings.

### Do Smart Printer App or Smart Printer have ads?

Smart Printer shows ads; Smart Printer App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Printer App or Smart Printer?

Smart Printer App ships an update monthly, and Smart Printer monthly. Most recently, Smart Printer App was updated on November 4, 2026 and Smart Printer on November 4, 2026.

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