Comparison

Smart Printer vs PureControl

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Smart Printer

Transform your phone into an AI-powered scanner. Instantly digitize documents like receipts, contracts, and IDs into high-quality PDFs or JPGs. Features include automatic edge detection, text extraction (OCR), digital signing, and easy organization and sharing.

Highlights
  • Scan documents to PDF & JPG
  • Auto edge detection & smart crop
  • Extract text with OCR
  • Digital document signing
  • Organize and manage files
  • Merge and edit pages
  • Easy document sharing
Features
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Print from your iPhone or iPad to your Wi-Fi printer: photos, PDFs, documents and scans. Smart Printer & Scanner finds your printer on the network for you. No cables, no computer, no drivers to install. PRINT ANYTHING • Photos: one per page, 2 or 4 per sheet, or on 4×6 in (10×15 cm) photo paper • Documents: PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, text files and images. Preview first, then print • Text: type or paste anything and print it • Copies: scan a page with your camera and print it, like a copier in your pocket • Your scans: open any scanned document and tap the printer icon FINDS YOUR PRINTER AUTOMATICALLY Open the app and it searches your Wi-Fi network and shows your printer by name, ready to print. Printer not showing up? Step-by-step help covers Wi-Fi, USB-cable and office-network setups. YOUR PRINTER AT A GLANCE Check ink or toner levels and paper, see alerts such as a paper jam or an open cover, and follow your print job until it is done. Available on printers that report their status. WORKS WITH AirPrint printers on the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone or iPad. A printer that only has a USB cable can still be shared from a Mac or Windows PC — the in-app help shows how. ALSO A SCANNER Scan paper to PDF or JPG with automatic edge detection, extract text (OCR), sign documents, use PDF tools such as merge and compress, and scan QR codes. FREE AND PRO Scanning documents and QR codes and reading files are free. Printing, sharing and exporting, text recognition and printer status are part of PRO, with a free trial for new subscribers. PRO also removes ads. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your documents stay on your device and in your own iCloud. We never upload them to our servers. The app looks for printers only on your local network. Privacy Policy: https://techsmart.bio/smartprinter/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://techsmart.bio/smartprinter/terms-of-use.html

About

PureControl

Features
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PureControl is the service platform to manage and control PureBlue's modular systems. As benefit of this service, your installations are continuously monitored and optimized. The proactive approach ensures that systems are properly adjusted before problems arise. PureBlue Water makes wastewater management smarter, more sustainable, and future-proof. With over 18 years of experience we are your reliable partner in technology, maintenance and service.

Screenshots

Smart Printer4 screens
PureControl3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PureControl at none against Smart Printer's 4. PureControl also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Smart Printer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. PureControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Smart Printer versus PureControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart PrinterPureControl
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (581 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings581 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPro App Company LimitedPureBlue Water B.V.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Smart Printer

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly PRO Plan3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Monthly PRO Plan3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Yearly PRO Plan3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime PRO$79.99
None

PureControl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Printer free?
Smart Printer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PureControl free?
PureControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart Printer or PureControl have ads?
Smart Printer shows ads; PureControl does not.

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