Comparison

Printer App · Smart Air Print vs Print Now

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

Head to head
About

Printer App · Smart Air Print

Easily print documents and photos from your iPhone or iPad to over 8,000 wireless printers. Customize print settings, scan documents, and send files from various sources without needing extra drivers. It's a comprehensive solution for all your mobile printing needs.

Highlights
  • Print photos, web pages, emails, and documents
  • Scan and print captured documents
  • Supports cloud storage integration
  • Customizable print settings
  • Wireless printing to 8,000+ printers
  • Print from clipboard
Features
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The Smart Print App offers a seamless way to print your documents and photos directly from your iPhone or iPad. Compatible with over 8,000 wireless printers, it simplifies the process by allowing you to customize print settings and send files for printing in just a few taps. Whether from your device’s storage, cloud services, or email, this all-in-one app ensures effortless printing without the need for additional drivers. PRINT WITH IPHONE & IPAD - Print any photos from your Camera Roll. - Print web pages, emails, and attachments. - Print content directly from your Clipboard. - Print directly from your Dropbox or Google Drive with ease. - Supports over 20 file formats. - The only app you’ll need for printing from your iPhone or iPad. SCAN DOCUMENTS - Use the built-in scanner to capture documents. - Share or print your scanned files effortlessly. ADVANCED PRINTING OPTIONS - Adjust page orientation. - Choose paper size. (A3, A4, B5, etc.) - Set printing range. - Specify the number of copies. - Print single or double-sided. Note: - Make sure you’re connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your printer to use all the features of the app. - Before installing the app for iPhone and iPad, we recommend checking the list of AirPrint devices: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201311 Privacy Policy: https://yardex.co/smart-printer/privacy Terms of Service: https://yardex.co/smart-printer/eula

About

Print Now

Easily scan, edit, and print documents from your mobile device. Supports various file types and all printer types for a seamless printing experience.

Highlights
  • Scan documents with iPhone camera
  • Edit PDFs before printing
  • Print any document type
  • Import from cloud storage
  • Convert to PDF
  • Supports all Wi-Fi printers
Features
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Print Now – Scan, Edit & Print Documents Instantly Print Now is the fastest and easiest way to print documents from your iPhone or iPad. Whether you need to scan a paper document, import a file, edit a PDF, or print wirelessly to any printer, Print Now is your go-to mobile print solution. KEY FEATURES - Print Any Document Instantly Print PDF files, Word documents, images, emails, spreadsheets, and more – all from your mobile device. - Import from Anywhere Easily import documents from Files, iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, or directly from your email. - Built-in Document Scanner Scan paper documents using your iPhone camera. Auto-detect edges and convert to high-quality PDFs ready to print or share. - Edit PDFs Before You Print Add text, draw, highlight, annotate, or sign PDFs. Perfect for contracts, forms, and homework. - Supports All Printer Types Works with AirPrint and most Wi-Fi printers, or connect via network IP. Print directly without any setup. - Convert to PDF Convert images, web pages, or notes into printable PDF documents with a tap. - Print Photos, Receipts, and More From ID cards to boarding passes, from photos to invoices – print exactly what you need, when you need it. - Safe & Private All your documents remain private. No data is stored or shared without your permission. Why Choose Print Now? • Fast, reliable & intuitive • Designed for students, professionals, and home users • A complete solution for mobile printing, scanning, and PDF editing Use Print Now To: • Print contracts, resumes, and work files • Scan and print receipts or expense reports • Sign and email forms without printing them • Scan handwritten notes into digital PDFs • Quickly print class assignments or tickets Compatible With: • HP, Canon, Epson, Brother, Samsung, and all AirPrint-enabled printers Download Print Now and turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful mobile print center! * PERMISSIONS - Camera and Photos - for scanning or importing documents and then editing documents, preparing them for printing * SUBSCRIPTIONS You can subscribe to Print Now to get access to premium features, like unlimited document printing. Options: 3-day free trial, then renews weekly for $5,99 * Link to Terms of Use: https://print-now-app.com/legal/terms * Link to Privacy Policy: https://print-now-app.com/legal/privacy

Screenshots

Printer App · Smart Air Print4 screens
Print Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Print Now at 5.0 against Printer App · Smart Air Print's 4.0. Print Now also leads on ads (none vs shown). Printer App · Smart Air Print's advantage is ratings volume (498 vs 3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Printer App · Smart Air Print sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Print Now sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Print Now holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Printer App · Smart Air Print has 498 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Printer App · Smart Air Print ships an update monthly, Print Now every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Printer App · Smart Air Print versus Print Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrinter App · Smart Air PrintPrint Now
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (498 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings498 — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB120 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperYardex UABEast End Technologies Ltd.

Customer experience

Printer App · Smart Air Print

All ratings493 ratings
Positive75.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative19.9%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive10.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative89.5%

Print Now

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Printer App · Smart Air Print

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App charges after cancellation
  • Subscription required to print
  • Printer not working after joining
  • App requires internet connection to make copies

Requested features

3 requests
  • Provide clear instructions for setup without home internet
  • Allow printing without internet connection for basic functions
  • Offer a clear and accessible help or troubleshooting section

Print Now

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Printer App · Smart Air Print

Subscriptions7
  • Smart Printer Premium$6.997 Days
  • Smart Printer Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Smart Printer Premium3 Days trial2 variants$9.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Smart Printer Premium2 variants$9.997 Days
  • Smart Printer Premium1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • Smart Printer Premium$29.991 Year
  • Smart Printer Premium$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Smart Printer Premium$49.99
1 purchases

Print Now

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock all features3 Days trial$5.997 Days

Questions

Is Printer App · Smart Air Print free?
Printer App · Smart Air Print is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Print Now free?
Print Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Printer App · Smart Air Print or Print Now?
Print Now is rated higher. Printer App · Smart Air Print averages 4.0 out of 5 from 498 ratings, while Print Now averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Printer App · Smart Air Print or Print Now have ads?
Printer App · Smart Air Print shows ads; Print Now does not.
Which is updated more often, Printer App · Smart Air Print or Print Now?
Printer App · Smart Air Print ships an update monthly, and Print Now every 3 weeks. Most recently, Printer App · Smart Air Print was updated on October 30, 2026 and Print Now on October 30, 2026.

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