Comparison

Smart Printer vs AirPrinter

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

AirPrinter

Features
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Print anything from your iPhone in seconds. Photos, PDFs, documents, QR codes — all in one app. Edit, scan, generate & print without a computer. The fastest way to print when it matters most. WHY USERS CHOOSE AIRPRINTER Designed for instant printing, not complicated setups Works perfectly for home, office & business use Clean, fast & reliable printing experience Built for people who want results immediately PRINT FROM ANYWHERE Print photos directly from your gallery Capture photos with camera & print instantly Print PDFs, documents & files from your phone No PC, no cables, no confusion SCAN → EDIT → PRINT (SMART WORKFLOW) Scan documents with your camera Crop, rotate & adjust scans before printing Create clean PDFs ready to print Perfect for invoices, receipts & paperwork TEXT & FILE EDITOR (EDIT BEFORE PRINT) Paste text from anywhere Edit text on a printable page Manually write or format content Print notes, messages & documents exactly how you want QR CODE GENERATOR & PRINT Generate QR codes instantly Print QR codes for links, menus, labels & tickets Ideal for business, events & daily use WEB PAGE PRINTING Print single web pages cleanly Remove clutter & unnecessary elements Perfect for articles, invoices & online content WIRELESS & AIRPRINT READY Supports AirPrint & wireless printers Print directly from iPhone or iPad No drivers or complex setup required PERFECT FOR YOU IF YOU WANT Fast printing from your phone Scan & print documents on the go Edit text before printing Generate & print QR codes easily A reliable printer app that actually works PREMIUM EXPERIENCE (SUBSCRIPTION) Unlimited printing features Full access to scan, edit & QR tools No ads, no limits, no interruptions Cancel anytime PRINT SMARTER, NOT HARDER Download AirPrinter Edit before you print Save time every day Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/centillion-policy/home EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Smart Printer4 screens
AirPrinter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AirPrinter at none against Smart Printer's shown. Smart Printer's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and AirPrinter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Printer ships an update monthly, AirPrinter every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Smart Printer versus AirPrinter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart PrinterAirPrinter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (501 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews10.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings501 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB34 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperYardex UABArpit Kakadiya

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

AirPrinter

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
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
4 purchases

AirPrinter

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Smart Printer free?
Smart Printer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AirPrinter free?
AirPrinter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smart Printer or AirPrinter have ads?
Smart Printer shows ads; AirPrinter does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart Printer or AirPrinter?
Smart Printer ships an update monthly, and AirPrinter every 2 months. Most recently, Smart Printer was updated on November 12, 2026 and AirPrinter on November 12, 2026.

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