# Smart Printer App vs Smart Printer for HP*

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Printer App at 4.7 against Smart Printer for HP*'s 3.6. Smart Printer App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (8.5K vs 65). Smart Printer for HP*'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (56% vs 37%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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 for HP* sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Printer App has 8.5K ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of Smart Printer App's written reviews are positive against 56% of Smart Printer for HP*'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Smart Printer App ships an update monthly, Smart Printer for HP* every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Printer App | Smart Printer for HP* |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-app-print-scan/id6450398308/reviews)** | [3.6 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-for-hp/id6769749367/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.5K** | 65 |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | **55.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#80** | #143 |
| Size | 110 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appers Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693135577) | [Camel Motion, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580728088) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Printer App

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

**Currently charting:** #80 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 for HP*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-for-hp/id6769749367)

**Currently charting:** #143 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Easily print, scan, and manage documents from your iPhone or iPad. Connect wirelessly to compatible printers to print photos, PDFs, and more. Scan receipts and notes using your device's camera and save them as PDFs.

**Highlights:** Wireless printing of documents and photos, Scan documents using iPhone camera, Convert photos to PDF, Organize and manage files, Easy printer connection via Wi-Fi, Supports AirPrint-enabled printers

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Package | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Package | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Package | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Package | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Package | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Printer App free?

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

### Is Smart Printer for HP* free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart Printer App or Smart Printer for HP*?

Smart Printer App is rated higher. Smart Printer App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.5K ratings, while Smart Printer for HP* averages 3.6 from 65 ratings.

### Do Smart Printer App or Smart Printer for HP* have ads?

Smart Printer for HP* shows ads; Smart Printer App does not.

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

Smart Printer App ships an update monthly, and Smart Printer for HP* every 3 days. Most recently, Smart Printer App was updated on October 14, 2026 and Smart Printer for HP* on October 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Smart Printer App or Smart Printer for HP*?

Smart Printer App currently peaks at #80 in the App Store charts, and Smart Printer for HP* at #143. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*