Comparison

Printer App · Smart Air Print vs Smart Printer

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

Smart Printer

Easily print documents, photos, and more from your iPhone or iPad to any Wi-Fi connected printer. Features include auto-detection, one-tap printing, a built-in scanner, and customizable print options. Print directly from your favorite apps using the share sheet.

Highlights
  • Auto-detect Wi-Fi printers
  • One-tap printing for various file types
  • Built-in document scanner
  • Print options (paper size, color, copies)
  • Photo layout printing
  • Share Sheet integration
  • PDF page reordering and preview
Features
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Print anything from your iPhone or iPad—instantly. Smart Printer - Auto AirPrint finds compatible printers on your Wi-Fi network and lets you print documents, photos, emails, web pages, and more in just a few taps. No drivers. No setup headaches. Just open, detect, and print. Why you’ll love it * Auto-Detect Printers: Seamless discovery of AirPrint-enabled printers on your Wi-Fi. * One-Tap Printing: Send PDFs, photos, Word/Excel files, emails, and web pages straight to your printer. * Built-In Scanner: Turn your camera into a fast document scanner with auto-crop and adjustable filters, then print or save as PDF. * Print Options You Need: Choose paper size (A4, Letter, Legal), color or B&W, copies, duplex* and orientation—if your printer supports it. * Photo Layouts: Quickly print standard photo sizes like 4x6, 5x7, 8x10. * Share Sheet Support: Print from Files, Photos, Mail, Safari, Notes, and your favorite apps via the iOS share menu. * PDF Tools: Reorder pages, add multiple pages from scans, and preview before you print. * Clipboard & Camera: Paste content from the clipboard or snap a photo and print right away. * On-Device Privacy: Your documents stay on your device and local network; printing uses Apple’s AirPrint protocols. How it works 1. Connect your iPhone/iPad and printer to the same Wi-Fi. 2. Open the app—your AirPrint printer is detected automatically. 3. Pick what to print (Files, Photos, Scan, Web), tweak options, and tap Print. Works with popular printers Compatible with AirPrint-enabled printers from leading brands like HP, Canon, Epson, Brother, and more. Features such as duplex, borderless, or specialty paper depend on your specific printer model. Perfect for * Tickets, receipts, boarding passes, and invoices * Homework, handouts, and meeting notes * Photos, IDs, and scanned documents SUBSCRIPTIONS: Please note, you will need a subscription in order to get access to some features of the app. The subscription will be automatically renewed unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current payment period. Your iTunes account will be automatically charged at the same price for renewal within a 24-hour period prior to the end of the current payment period unless you change your subscription preferences in your iTunes Account Settings. When a subscription is canceled, access to the features will expire at the end of the current payment period. Terms of Use: https://evolly.app/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://evolly.app/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Printer App · Smart Air Print4 screens
Smart Printer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Printer App · Smart Air Print at free with in-app purchases against Smart Printer's subscription. Smart Printer's advantage is review sentiment (39% vs 11%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Smart Printer sells 6 in-app purchases, 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Printer App · Smart Air Print against 3.9 for Smart Printer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 498 and 630 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 11% of Printer App · Smart Air Print's written reviews are positive against 39% of Smart Printer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Printer App · Smart Air Print ships an update monthly, Smart Printer every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Printer App · Smart Air Print versus Smart Printer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrinter App · Smart Air PrintSmart Printer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (498 ratings) — better3.9 (630 ratings)
Positive reviews10.5% of reviews38.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings498630 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB156 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperYardex UABEVOLLY.APP

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%

Smart Printer

All ratings570 ratings
Positive71.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative25.1%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive38.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative61.1%

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

Smart Printer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Printer App · Smart Air Print

Subscriptions8
  • 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 Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Smart Printer Premium$29.991 Year
  • Smart Printer Premium$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Smart Printer Premium$49.99
6 purchases

Smart Printer

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Premium$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium with Trial3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
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  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$44.99

Questions

Is Printer App · Smart Air Print free?
Printer App · Smart Air Print is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Printer free?
Smart Printer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Printer App · Smart Air Print or Smart Printer?
Printer App · Smart Air Print is rated higher. Printer App · Smart Air Print averages 4.0 out of 5 from 498 ratings, while Smart Printer averages 3.9 from 630 ratings.
Do Printer App · Smart Air Print or Smart Printer have ads?
Both Printer App · Smart Air Print and Smart Printer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Printer App · Smart Air Print or Smart Printer?
Printer App · Smart Air Print ships an update monthly, and Smart Printer every 2 months. Most recently, Printer App · Smart Air Print was updated on October 30, 2026 and Smart Printer on October 30, 2026.

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