# Air Printer App vs Smart Printer for HP*

The clearest difference is rating: Air Printer App at 4.5 against Smart Printer for HP*'s 3.6. Air Printer App also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 65). Smart Printer for HP*'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 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.

Air Printer App holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Air Printer App has 1.3K ratings behind it against 65, 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 56% of Smart Printer for HP*'s.

Air Printer App ships an update fortnightly, Smart Printer for HP* every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Air Printer App | Smart Printer for HP* |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-printer-app-smart-print/id6461213041/reviews)** | [3.6 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-for-hp/id6769749367/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 65 |
| Positive reviews | **63.2% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#83** | #132 |
| Size | 41 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MEASURE TECH SOCIEDAD LIMITADA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791936198) | [Camel Motion, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580728088) |

## What reviewers say

### Air Printer App

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

**Currently charting:** #83 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 for HP*

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

**Currently charting:** #132 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 Air Printer App free?

Air 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, Air Printer App or Smart Printer for HP*?

Air Printer App is rated higher. Air Printer App averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Smart Printer for HP* averages 3.6 from 65 ratings.

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

Both Air Printer App and Smart Printer for HP* show ads.

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

Air Printer App ships an update fortnightly, and Smart Printer for HP* every 3 days. Most recently, Air Printer App was updated on October 17, 2026 and Smart Printer for HP* on October 17, 2026.

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

Air Printer App currently peaks at #83 in the App Store charts, and Smart Printer for HP* at #132. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*