# Air Printer App vs Smart Printer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Air Printer App at 63% against Smart Printer's 0%. Air Printer App also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 3). Smart Printer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Air Printer App sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Smart Printer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Air Printer App holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Air Printer App has 1.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Air Printer App's written reviews are positive against 0% of Smart Printer's.

Air Printer App ships an update fortnightly, Smart Printer every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Air Printer App | Smart Printer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-printer-app-smart-print/id6461213041/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-iprint-scan/id6755090063/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **63.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#80** | — |
| Size | 41 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MEASURE TECH SOCIEDAD LIMITADA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791936198) | [Allmas Tariq](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854427284) |

## What reviewers say

### Air Printer App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-printer-app-smart-print/id6461213041)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Easily scan and print documents or photos from your iOS device. This app supports over 9,000 printers and offers built-in editing tools. You can also print by forwarding emails to a dedicated app address.

**Highlights:** Wireless printing via AirPrint, Portable document scanner, In-app document editing, Email to print functionality, Supports over 9,000 printers

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly PRO | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly PRO | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Printer App: Smart Air Print | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium with Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Printer App for HP Air Printer | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly Premium with Free Trial | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual PRO | $64.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient printing process
- 👍 Clean and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Easy printer connection and setup
- 🎯 Works seamlessly with AirPrint-enabled printers
- ⏱️ Saves time compared to traditional printing methods

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model ($10/month or $64/year)
- 🐛 Intermittent connection issues with printers
- ❌ Limited free features (documents and photos only)
- 🚫 Printer compatibility issues with some HP models
- 😤 Requires subscription for basic functionality

**Reported bugs**

- iPad and printer connection failures
- Printer not responding despite correct setup
- Inconsistent connectivity with certain printer models

**Requested features**

- Free or lower-cost subscription option
- Expanded free tier with more printing options
- Direct photo printing without premium subscription
- Better compatibility with non-AirPrint printers


### Smart Printer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-iprint-scan/id6755090063)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless printing station. Easily print documents, photos, web pages, and labels. Includes powerful PDF tools to convert, merge, and split files without needing extra apps.

**Highlights:** Wireless printing from iPhone/iPad, Print documents, photos, and web pages, Create and print custom labels, Convert images to PDF, Merge and split PDF files, Access document history

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Epson Smart Panel Printer - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan | $34.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Plan | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Air Printer App free?

Air 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, Air Printer App or Smart Printer?

Air Printer App is rated higher. Air Printer App averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Smart Printer averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

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

Air Printer App shows ads; Smart Printer does not.

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

Air Printer App ships an update fortnightly, and Smart Printer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Air Printer App was updated on October 24, 2026 and Smart Printer on October 24, 2026.

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