Comparison

Smart Printer 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

Smart Printer

Easily print documents, photos, web pages, and more from your iPhone to any AirPrint-compatible printer. Scan paper documents with your camera, edit them, and utilize ready-to-print templates for various needs. Offers advanced print settings for customized output.

Highlights
  • Print documents, photos, emails, and web pages
  • Scan paper documents using iPhone camera
  • Edit photos and documents before printing
  • Access to 91 ready-to-print templates
  • Customizable print settings (paper size, orientation, copies)
  • Print from cloud storage (PRO feature)
Features
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Print from your iPhone to an AirPrint printer on your Wi-Fi network. Documents, photos, PDFs, emails, web pages and scans go to paper in a few taps, with no drivers and no cables. Works with AirPrint-compatible printers. At first launch, pick your printer model and allow local network access, so the app can find printers near you. WHAT YOU CAN PRINT • Documents: PDFs and other files from the Files app • Photos from your library • Emails and attachments: share them from Mail and print • Web pages: open any site in the built-in browser and print it • Files from Google Drive and Dropbox • Contacts • Text you copied to the clipboard • Camera shots: take a photo and print it right away SCAN DOCUMENTS • Scan paper documents with your iPhone camera, with flash and filters • Scanned documents are kept in My Files, sorted by date • Print a scan or share it EDIT BEFORE YOU PRINT • Edit photos and documents right in the app, then send them to the printer READY-TO-PRINT TEMPLATES • 91 templates to print at home: 30 coloring pages for kids, 10 coloring pages for adults, 20 mandalas and 31 planners PRINT SETTINGS • Paper size: A3, A4, B5 and more • Orientation, page range and number of copies • Double-sided printing, if your printer supports it • Scale, margins, mirror printing and black and white HOW TO START 1. Connect your iPhone and your printer to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Open the app and allow access to devices on your local network. 3. Choose what to print, set the options and print. Not sure your printer supports AirPrint? See Apple's AirPrint page: https://support.apple.com/en-us/102895 PRO ACCESS Printing from cloud storage, the document scanner and the photo and document editor are part of PRO. Start with a 3-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings at any time. SUPPORT Questions or a printer that won't connect? Open Settings in the app for answers to common questions, or write to us at support@yardex.co. Privacy Policy: https://yardex.co/smart-printer/privacy Terms of Use: 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

Smart Printer4 screens
Print Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Print Now at 5.0 against Smart Printer's 4.0. Print Now also leads on ads (none vs shown). Smart Printer's advantage is ratings volume (500 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. Smart Printer 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: Smart Printer has 500 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Printer ships an update monthly, Print Now every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Smart Printer versus Print Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart PrinterPrint Now
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (500 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings500 — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB120 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperYardex UABEast End Technologies Ltd.

Customer experience

Smart Printer

All ratings500 ratings
Positive74.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative21.2%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive10.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative89.5%

Print Now

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

Bugs and requests

Smart Printer

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

Smart Printer

Subscriptions7
  • Smart Printer Premium$6.997 Days
  • Smart Printer Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Smart Printer Premium3 Days trial2 variants$9.997 Days
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  • 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 Smart Printer free?
Smart Printer 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, Smart Printer or Print Now?
Print Now is rated higher. Smart Printer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 500 ratings, while Print Now averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Smart Printer or Print Now have ads?
Smart Printer shows ads; Print Now does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart Printer or Print Now?
Smart Printer ships an update monthly, and Print Now every 3 weeks. Most recently, Smart Printer was updated on November 5, 2026 and Print Now on October 30, 2026.

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