Comparison

HP Smart Printer vs Smart Printer App + Scanner

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

Head to head
About

HP 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

Smart Printer App + Scanner

Features
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Smart Printer — The Easiest Way to Print from Your Mac Turn your Mac into a powerful printing hub with Smart Printer. Whether you are printing important documents, family photos, contracts, receipts, or web pages, Smart Printer makes it effortless. Connect to any wireless, Bluetooth, USB, or network printer in seconds — no complicated setup, no missing drivers, no headaches. Designed for Mac, optimized for productivity. Print anything, from anywhere on your Mac, with just one click. WHY CHOOSE SMART PRINTER Print PDFs, photos, documents, web pages and more Works with WiFi, AirPrint, Bluetooth, USB and network printers Compatible with HP, Canon, Epson, Brother, Samsung, Xerox and all major brands Clean, intuitive Mac-native interface Fast print preview and instant page rendering Edit, crop, rotate and resize before printing Save paper with smart layout and duplex options Print multiple files in one batch POWERFUL FEATURES Universal File Support Print PDF files, Word documents, Pages, Excel sheets, JPG, PNG, HEIC photos, RAW images, TXT, RTF, web pages, and more — all from one app. Smart Printer Detection Automatically discovers nearby wireless, AirPrint, and network printers. No drivers? No problem. Smart Printer connects instantly. Built-in Photo Editor Crop, rotate, adjust brightness, contrast, and color before printing. Get gallery-quality prints every time. Custom Print Layouts Multi-page printing, poster mode, booklet printing, 2-up, 4-up layouts, custom paper sizes, borderless printing and more. Batch Printing Drop multiple files at once. Print invoices, contracts, photos, or PDFs in a single click — no more printing files one by one. Web Page Printing Print clean, distraction-free web articles with built-in reader mode. Skip ads, headers, and clutter. Privacy First Your documents stay on your Mac. Smart Printer never uploads, stores, or shares your files. Fully offline-capable for local printing. PERFECT FOR Students printing assignments, notes and PDFs Professionals printing contracts, invoices and reports Designers printing high-resolution photos and artwork Home users printing tickets, recipes and documents Small businesses managing daily printing needs Anyone tired of macOS printer setup hassles WORKS WITH ALL POPULAR PRINTERS HP, Canon, Epson, Brother, Samsung, Xerox, Lexmark, Kyocera, Ricoh, Dell, Pantum, Konica Minolta — and any AirPrint-enabled printer. Supports inkjet, laser, photo, label, thermal, and all-in-one printers. SIMPLE 3-STEP PRINTING Open — Drag and drop any file into Smart Printer Preview — Edit, crop, or adjust your print layout Print — Choose your printer and print instantly That's it. No driver downloads. No system settings. Just print. WHAT USERS LOVE "Finally, a printing app that just works on Mac." "Saved me hours of printer setup frustration." "The cleanest, fastest way to print PDFs on macOS." "Beautiful interface and lightning-fast performance." SUBSCRIPTION & PRICING Unlock the full power of Smart Printer with a Premium subscription — unlimited printing, advanced editing tools, batch processing, and priority support. Weekly, Monthly and Yearly plans available Cancel anytime via App Store subscriptions Payment charged to Apple ID at confirmation Auto-renews unless turned off 24 hours before period ends Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacypolicyoffapps?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/termsofuseoffapps?usp=sharing

Screenshots

HP Smart Printer4 screens
Smart Printer App + Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Smart Printer App + Scanner at 4 against HP Smart Printer's 2. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. HP Smart Printer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Smart Printer App + Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
HP Smart Printer versus Smart Printer App + Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHP Smart PrinterSmart Printer App + Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB31 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMuhammad IslamNilay Jani

In-app purchases

4 purchases

HP 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

Smart Printer App + Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$29.991 Year

Questions

Is HP Smart Printer free?
HP Smart Printer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Printer App + Scanner free?
Smart Printer App + Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HP Smart Printer or Smart Printer App + Scanner have ads?
Neither HP Smart Printer nor Smart Printer App + Scanner shows ads.

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