Comparison

Smart Printer vs Smart Printer for HP*

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

Smart Printer for HP*

Easily print, scan, and manage documents from your iPhone or iPad. Connect wirelessly to compatible printers to send photos, PDFs, and more. Convert images to PDF and organize files on the go.

Highlights
  • Wireless printing of documents and photos
  • Scan documents using iPhone camera
  • Convert photos to PDF
  • File management and organization
  • Easy Wi-Fi printer connection
  • Supports AirPrint-enabled printers
Features
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Smart Printer Connect makes everyday printing, scanning, and document handling simple from your iPhone. Print photos, PDFs, documents, notes, web pages, and more without cables or complicated setup. Just connect your device and printer to the same Wi-Fi network and start printing in a few taps. Whether you need to print an important document, scan a receipt, save photos as PDF, or manage files on the go, Smart Printer Connect gives you essential tools in one easy app. PRINT WITH EASE - Print documents, photos, PDFs, notes, and web pages - Send files to nearby wireless printers quickly - Supports popular file formats including PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT, images, and more - Print directly from your iPhone with a clean and simple workflow - Works with many AirPrint-enabled printers from popular brands SCAN & SAVE DOCUMENTS - Use your iPhone camera to scan documents, receipts, forms, and notes - Save scans as PDF or image files - Share scanned files through email, messages, or other apps - Keep your important paperwork organized digitally PDF & FILE TOOLS - Convert photos into PDF files - Organize and manage documents before printing - Share files easily after scanning or editing - Prepare documents for office, school, home, or business use PHOTO PRINTING MADE SIMPLE - Print memories, images, and photo files directly from your phone - Choose photos from your gallery and send them to your printer - Great for quick personal, family, office, or creative printing needs EASY PRINTER CONNECTION - Smart Printer Connect helps you quickly find and connect to compatible wireless printers nearby. Simply choose your file, select your printer, and print in just a few taps. No extra cables. No complicated setup. Just connect to Wi-Fi, choose your file, and print. Smart Printer Connect supports thousands of AirPrint-enabled printers, including many models from popular printer brands such as HP, Canon, Epson, Brother, Xerox, Lexmark, Ricoh, and Kyocera. No additional setup is required. Simply connect your iPhone or iPad to the same Wi-Fi network as your printer and start printing with ease. Download Smart Printer Connect today and turn your mobile into a simple, powerful mobile printing and scanning tool. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support/Feedback: support@camelmotion.com

Screenshots

Smart Printer4 screens
Smart Printer for HP*4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart Printer for HP* at 66% against Smart Printer's 11%. Smart Printer for HP* also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and rating (4.2 vs 4.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 Smart Printer for HP* sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart Printer for HP* holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 500 and 299 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Smart Printer's written reviews are positive against 66% of Smart Printer for HP*'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Printer ships an update monthly, Smart Printer for HP* every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Smart Printer versus Smart Printer for HP*: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart PrinterSmart Printer for HP*
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (500 ratings)4.2 (299 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.5% of reviews65.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings500 — better299
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#121 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB32 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperYardex UABCamel Motion, Inc.

Customer experience

Smart Printer

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

Smart Printer for HP*

All ratings283 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative17.3%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive65.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative34.4%

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

Smart Printer for HP*

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
5 purchases

Smart Printer for HP*

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Package$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Package3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Package$14.991 Month
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  • Yearly Package$39.991 Year
  • Premium Package$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Smart Printer free?
Smart Printer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Printer for HP* free?
Smart Printer for HP* is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart Printer or Smart Printer for HP*?
Smart Printer for HP* is rated higher. Smart Printer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 500 ratings, while Smart Printer for HP* averages 4.2 from 299 ratings.
Do Smart Printer or Smart Printer for HP* have ads?
Both Smart Printer and Smart Printer for HP* show ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Printer or Smart Printer for HP*?
Smart Printer ships an update monthly, and Smart Printer for HP* every 4 days. Most recently, Smart Printer was updated on November 5, 2026 and Smart Printer for HP* on November 5, 2026.

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