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

Transform your device into a powerful mobile printing and scanning solution. Easily print documents, photos, and emails, and scan paper into editable digital files with advanced OCR technology. Manage and edit PDFs, merge or split files, and compress documents for convenient sharing.

Highlights
  • Wireless printing of various file types
  • AI-powered document scanning with OCR
  • PDF merging, splitting, and compression
  • On-device privacy for scans and edits
  • Cloud sync with iCloud
  • QR code scanning
Features
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Need a hard copy fast but tired of complicated printer setups? Smart Printer: PDF & Scanner brings printing, scanning, and document management together in one simple, all-in-one mobile workspace — no computer or complex setup required. WIRELESS PRINTING Connect to your local network and print from almost anywhere. • Print PDF, DOCX, XLSX, and PPTX files. • Print photos directly from your camera roll or photo library. • Print emails, contacts, and webpages with one tap. • Sign documents and make quick edits before printing. • Review and reprint recent jobs from your print history. SMART SCANNER Turn paper into clean, polished digital files in seconds. • Auto-crop and OCR scan documents, receipts, and multi-page books. • Dedicated scan modes for ID cards and passports. • Instant QR code scanning. • On-device text recognition (OCR) turns scans into searchable, editable text. PDF & FILE TOOLS Edit and organize your files without leaving the app. • Merge multiple PDFs into one, or split a PDF into separate files. • Compress PDFs for easier sharing and smaller email attachments. • Rotate pages and lock or unlock PDFs with a password. • Crop and compress photos, remove image backgrounds, and extract text with OCR. • Convert PDFs from multiple file types, including DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, JPG, PNG, and more. FILE MANAGER Keep everything organized in one place. • Manage local files and your photo library with a clean, simple layout. • Sync automatically with iCloud. • Print directly from cloud files without downloading first. YOUR PRIVACY COMES FIRST All scanning, OCR, and photo editing happen directly on your iPhone — not on a remote server. Your contracts, IDs, and personal documents stay private and never leave your device during processing. Download Smart Printer: PDF & Scanner today and turn your iPhone into your complete mobile printing and document toolkit. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/smartclean-ai-storage-cleaner/home EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Smart Printer4 screens
Printer App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Printer at 5.0 against Printer App's 4.3. Printer App's advantage is ratings volume (34 vs 2) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 8 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 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Printer App has 34 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Printer ships an update every 4 weeks, Printer App every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 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) — better4.3 (34 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings234 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.016
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB171 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMuhammad IslamAMOBEAR GROUP

Customer experience

Smart Printer

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

Printer App

All ratings34 ratings
Positive79.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
8 purchases

Printer App

Subscriptions8
  • PrinterX Premium - Weekly Plan3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • PrinterX VIP - Weekly Plan7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • PrinterX Pro - Weekly$9.997 Days
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  • SmartPrinter Pro - Weekly Plan3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Printer App - Yearly Discount$24.991 Year
  • PrinterX Premium - Yearly Plan$39.991 Year
  • PrinterX Pro - Yearly Plan3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • SmartPrinter Pro - Yearly Plan$49.991 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 is rated higher. Smart Printer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Printer App averages 4.3 from 34 ratings.
Do Smart Printer or Printer App have ads?
Neither Smart Printer nor Printer App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Printer or Printer App?
Smart Printer ships an update every 4 weeks, and Printer App every 9 days. Most recently, Smart Printer was updated on October 11, 2026 and Printer App on October 15, 2026.

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