Comparison

Smart Printer vs Printer App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Smart Printer

Transform your device into a wireless printer and photo editor. Easily scan, edit, sign, and print documents and photos from your phone to AirPrint-compatible printers. Offers a full suite of editing tools for images and PDFs.

Highlights
  • Full photo editor
  • Document editor with e-signature
  • Wireless printing via AirPrint
  • Scan to print functionality
  • Cloud storage integration
  • Background remover
Features
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Smart Printer App for HP, Canon, Brother, Epson & AirPrint Transform your iPhone or iPad into a complete wireless printing studio. This is the all-in-one Smart Printer App that lets you print, scan, edit, sign, and share — from anywhere, to any AirPrint-enabled printer. Works seamlessly with HP, Canon, Brother, Epson, Xerox, Lexmark, Samsung, Ricoh, and 5000+ wireless printers. Whether you're printing a boarding pass, scanning a contract, signing a form, removing the background from a portrait, or designing a birthday card — PrintMate puts an entire mobile print office in your pocket. WORKS WITH ALL MAJOR PRINTERS - HP Printers — DeskJet, OfficeJet, ENVY, LaserJet, Smart Tank - Canon Printers — PIXMA, MAXIFY, imageCLASS, SELPHY - Brother Printers — HL, MFC, DCP series - Epson Printers — EcoTank, Expression, WorkForce, SureColor - Xerox, Lexmark, Samsung, Ricoh, Kyocera & more - Any AirPrint-enabled wireless printer — no drivers, no cables POWERFUL PHOTO EDITOR - 1-Tap AI Background Remover — isolate portraits instantly - 50+ professional filters, effects & color tools - Crop, rotate, enhance, retouch & adjust - Add text, stickers, emojis & custom fonts - Photo edit history — reuse past edits anytime - Print photos in any size, including 4x6, 5x7, 8x10 SCAN & PRINT DOCUMENTS - Auto edge-detection document scanner - Multi-page PDF creation - OCR — extract editable text from images - Smart enhance — sharper, cleaner scans - Save scans to Files, iCloud, or print instantly E-SIGNATURE & DOCUMENT TOOLS - Draw and save your signature for later - Sign PDFs, contracts & forms in seconds - Mark up documents with text, drawings, shapes - Print signed documents directly to your printer 100+ PRINTABLE TEMPLATES - Birthday cards, celebration cards, quotes - Halloween, Get Well Soon, WaterColor designs - Sacred Art patterns & seasonal templates - Fully customizable — edit then print PASSPORT PHOTO MAKER - Worldwide passport sizes (US, UK, EU, India, more) - ID photo grid layouts (2x3, 2x4) — print on one sheet - Auto-crop & background replacement - Visa, license & official-document ready CLOUD & MULTI-FORMAT SUPPORT - Print from iCloud Drive, Files, Photos - Print PDFs, JPGs, PNGs, web pages, emails - Print contacts as a clean PDF list - Import from any cloud storage app HOW TO USE 1. Connect — Ensure your AirPrint printer is on the same Wi-Fi 2. Choose — Pick a photo, scan, document, or template 3. Edit — Customize with our built-in editor tools 4. Print — Tap Print. Done. WHY Smart Printer? Smart Printer isn't just a printer app — it's your personal mobile print studio. Photo editor, document scanner, e-signature pad, passport photo maker, and printable template library — all in one beautifully designed app. No switching between tools. No cables. No drivers. Just print. Trusted by 100,000+ users worldwide. DISCLAIMER PrintMate is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by HP, Canon, Brother, Epson, Xerox, or any other printer manufacturer. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS - Payment is charged to your iTunes account upon purchase confirmation - Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Manage subscriptions or turn off auto-renewal in App Store Settings Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/muhammadislam/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/muhammadislam/terms Download Smart Printer today — and turn your iPhone or iPad into the smartest printer companion you'll ever own.

About

Printer App

Easily print documents, photos, and scans from your mobile device to over 10,000 wireless printer models. This app offers a smart scanner, supports various file types, and includes advanced printing tools for convenience.

Highlights
  • Universal wireless printing
  • Smart document scanner
  • Print PDFs, Word, Excel, Photos
  • Web and email printing
  • Merge PDFs, add page numbers
  • Supports 10,000+ printer models
Features
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Experience the ultimate freedom of mobile printing. Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful command center for all your printing needs. Printer App: Print from Mobile allows you to connect instantly to over 10,000+ wireless printer models, including HP, Canon, Epson, Brother, and more, without the need for complex drivers or cables. Whether you need to print a last-minute contract, a cherished photo, or a school assignment, our app makes it as simple as "Tap and Print." Key Features: - Universal Wireless Printing: Connect to any WiFi or AirPrint-enabled printer instantly. - Smart Document Scanner: Use your camera to create high-quality PDF scans with automatic edge detection. - Print Everything: Supports PDFs, Word docs, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and high-resolution Photos. - Web & Email Printing: Print web pages or email attachments directly from the app. - Advanced Print Tools: Merge multiple PDFs, add page numbers, or convert images to PDF before printing. Why Choose Us? Unlike standard tools, our app is optimized for speed and reliability. We support a vast range of printer brands (HP, Epson, Canon, Brother, Xerox, Samsung, etc.) ensuring that whether you are at home, the office, or a local library, you stay productive. How to Use: - Connect your iPhone and Printer to the same Wi-Fi network. - Select the file or photo you wish to print. - Preview and adjust settings (layout, copies, color). - Hit "Print" and you're done! Privacy Policy : https://askshams.com/privacy-policy/ Term & Conditions : https://askshams.com/terms-conditions/

Screenshots

Smart Printer4 screens
Printer App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Smart Printer at none against Printer App's shown. Smart Printer also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Printer App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 — 5.0 for Smart Printer against 5.0 for Printer App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Printer ships an update every 4 weeks, Printer App every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Smart Printer versus Printer App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart PrinterPrinter App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB29 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMuhammad IslamShams Alam

Customer experience

Smart Printer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Printer App

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Smart Printer

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan$7.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$49.99
3 purchases

Printer App

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Smart Printer free?
Smart Printer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Printer App free?
Printer App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart Printer or Printer App?
Smart Printer and Printer App are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Smart Printer or Printer App have ads?
Printer App shows ads; Smart Printer does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart Printer or Printer App?
Smart Printer ships an update every 4 weeks, and Printer App every 3 months. Most recently, Smart Printer was updated on October 11, 2026 and Printer App on October 13, 2026.

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