# Printer vs Smart Printer App Scan

The clearest difference is monetization model: Smart Printer App Scan at free with in-app purchases against Printer's subscription. Smart Printer App Scan also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 3) and chart position (#177 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Printer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Smart Printer App Scan sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Printer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Printer App Scan has 1.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Printer ships an update monthly, Smart Printer App Scan every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Printer | Smart Printer App Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-smart-air-photo-print/id6737195089/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-app-scan-print/id6739768021/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 34.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#177** |
| Size | 10 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mihai Popa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892522832) | [Appshub Bilgi Teknolojileri Limited Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716289540) |

## What reviewers say

### Printer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-smart-air-photo-print/id6737195089)

Easily print photos, documents, and web pages wirelessly from your device. Scan physical documents using your camera and print them instantly. Supports Air Print and offers a clean, intuitive interface for managing all your print tasks.

**Highlights:** Print photos and documents, Air Print support, Import files from cloud/email, Scan and print documents, Multiple format options, Clean and intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Printer: Smart Air Print Photo | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Printer: Air Print Photo | $5.99 | per 7 days |


### Smart Printer App Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-app-scan-print/id6739768021)

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Print documents, photos, and web pages wirelessly from your mobile device. Includes a built-in scanner to digitize paper documents and a text editor for creating printable notes. Supports a wide range of Wi-Fi printers without needing extra drivers.

**Highlights:** Wireless printing from iPhone/iPad, Built-in document scanner, Print documents, photos, emails, web pages, Note editor for creating printable notes, Supports various file formats, Advanced printing options (paper size, color, copies)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Printer App Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Printer App Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Printer App Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Printer App Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Printer App Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Printer App Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Printer App Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Printer App Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Printer App Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Printer App Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Printer App Pro | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy setup
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward
- 👍 Good app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Printer connection issues
- 💰 Subscription required to print
- 🤔 Suspicious review process

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to install printer
- Printer not working with app

**Requested features**

- Ability to print from laptop
- Refund option for unsatisfied users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Printer free?

Printer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smart Printer App Scan free?

Smart Printer App Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Printer or Smart Printer App Scan?

Printer is rated higher. Printer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Smart Printer App Scan averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Printer or Smart Printer App Scan have ads?

Neither Printer nor Smart Printer App Scan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Printer or Smart Printer App Scan?

Printer ships an update monthly, and Smart Printer App Scan every 4 weeks. Most recently, Printer was updated on October 25, 2026 and Smart Printer App Scan on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*