# Air Printer App vs Smart Printer App

The clearest difference is monetization model: Air Printer App at free with in-app purchases against Smart Printer App's subscription. Air Printer App also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 1) and chart position (#90 vs unranked). Smart Printer App's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Printer App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Air Printer App has 1.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Air Printer App ships an update fortnightly, Smart Printer App every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Air Printer App | Smart Printer App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-printer-app-smart-print/id6461213041/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-app-pdf-scanner/id6757083196/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#90** | — |
| Size | 41 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MEASURE TECH SOCIEDAD LIMITADA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791936198) | [Muhammad Awais](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559593465) |

## What reviewers say

### Air Printer App

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

**Currently charting:** #90 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-app-pdf-scanner/id6757083196)

Scan, organize, and print documents, photos, and notes from your device. Easily import files, combine PDFs, and use templates for efficient printing at home, school, or work.

**Highlights:** Scan documents with camera, Import files from cloud storage, Combine and reorder PDF pages, Print photos and documents, Use pre-made templates, Organize scanned files

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| 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 App free?

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

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

Smart Printer App is rated higher. Air Printer App averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Smart Printer App averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Air Printer App shows ads; Smart Printer App does not.

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

Air Printer App ships an update fortnightly, and Smart Printer App every 11 days. Most recently, Air Printer App was updated on October 22, 2026 and Smart Printer App on October 7, 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.*