BR RawPrinter vs Smart Printer & Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BR RawPrinter
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BR RawPrinter lets you print images, PDFs, and raw ESC/POS files directly from your iPhone or iPad to compatible thermal printers via Bluetooth or network (Wi-Fi/LAN). With an intuitive interface, customizable print styles, and persistent libraries, it makes everyday thermal printing simple. BR RawPrinter Premium Premium unlocks outbound sharing of images, PDFs, tickets and print files, individually or in batches, and removes ads. Printing and receiving/importing files remain free. Monthly and annual subscriptions offer the same benefits. The annual plan is billed in full once per year. Prices are displayed in your local currency before purchase. No free trial or app login is required. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled before the next renewal. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://datalu.com.br/politica-privacidade/printer.html Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Key Features: • ESC/POS compatibility: Supports compatible printers from Elgin, Bematech, Epson, Zjiang, GOOJPRT, and other brands. • Image printing: Print PNG and JPG images, including receipts, QR codes, labels, and graphics. • PDF printing: Preview documents, select a print style, and print multiple pages adjusted to your configured paper width. • ESC/POS and Base64 files: Import and print .escpos and .base64 files, with support for Base64 content in compatible .txt files. • Files library: Save received print files, preview supported content, and reprint them whenever needed. • Easy sharing: Receive images, PDFs, and print files through the iOS share menu. • Automatic printing: Automatically print saved content according to your default printer’s settings. For images and PDFs, choose and save your preferred style before printing. • Image filters: Apply Mono, Dots, or Sobel filters to enhance your prints. • Printer discovery: Find compatible Bluetooth and network printers. • Paper and cutting settings: Supports 58mm and 80mm paper widths, with configurable paper feeding and cutting on supported printers. • Organized libraries: Keep images, PDFs, and print files available between sessions, with the newest items displayed first. Compatibility depends on the printer model, connection method, and supported ESC/POS commands.
Smart Printer & Scanner
Easily print photos, documents, PDFs, and webpages from your iPhone or iPad to any Wi-Fi printer. Features include cloud printing, email printing, contact printing, a powerful photo editor, and a smart document scanner with OCR. It also offers faxing capabilities and advanced print settings.
- Print photos, documents, PDFs, and webpages
- Cloud storage integration (iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox)
- Email and contact printing
- Photo editing and collage maker
- Smart document scanner with OCR
- Worldwide faxing
- Batch printing and print queue
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Smart Printer & Scanner is a mobile printing and document app that helps phone and tablet users print photos, documents and PDFs on a Wi-Fi printer, scan paper into PDF, make ID photos and send faxes, by combining a print queue, a camera scanner with OCR, an ID photo maker and label and template printing in one app. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Print photos, PDFs, Word, Excel and PowerPoint files, webpages, emails, contacts and clipboard content straight from your phone • Print from iCloud Drive, Google Drive and Dropbox without downloading the file first • Scan paper with the camera, let auto-scan capture each page, extract text with OCR and save a PDF • Make passport, visa and ID photos in 35×45 mm, 50×50 mm and 25×35 mm and print them as a ready A4 sheet • Print labels, invoices, receipts and templates • Fax documents to numbers worldwide with a country code selector • Retouch photos before printing with 15 filters, crop, rotate, brightness, blur and collage layouts • Print many items in one go with a print queue, page ranges, watermarks and 10 paper sizes from A3 to Envelope • Print from any app through the Share Sheet, or use the Home Screen widget BUILT FOR SECURE, RELIABLE PRINTING • Print jobs can use IPPS (IPP over TLS) for encrypted transfer • Low ink and toner alerts come from IPP supply levels • A step-by-step Wi-Fi setup guide covers WPS and laptop-assisted setup • The interface uses a modern glass design and supports foldable phones, including their inner and outer displays • 35 in-app languages QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS How do I print from my phone? Connect the phone and the printer to the same Wi-Fi network, open Smart Printer & Scanner, pick a file and tap Print. A test page confirms the connection. Can I scan a document to PDF? Yes. Scan with the camera, use auto-scan for multi-page documents, run OCR to extract the text and save the result as a PDF. Can I make a passport or ID photo? Yes. The ID photo maker offers 35×45 mm, 50×50 mm and 25×35 mm sizes and lays them out on an A4 sheet for printing. Can I send a fax from my phone? Yes. Choose a country code, enter the number and send. Fax is part of the Premium subscription. Can I print from cloud storage? Yes. iCloud Drive, Google Drive and Dropbox files print directly. Download Smart Printer & Scanner to turn your phone into a printing and scanning station. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION • Smart Printer & Scanner offers a Premium subscription for unlimited printing and full access to all features • Payment will be charged to your account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase • Privacy Policy: https://printsmart.app/privacy.html • Terms of Use: https://printsmart.app/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BR RawPrinter at every 3 days against Smart Printer & Scanner's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. BR RawPrinter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month and Smart Printer & Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BR RawPrinter ships an update every 3 days, Smart Printer & Scanner weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BR RawPrinter | Smart Printer & Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 10.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +17 |
| Developer | Daniel Schneider | MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD |
In-app purchases
BR RawPrinter
- Premium Monthly$2.001 Month
- Premium Annual$20.001 Year
Smart Printer & Scanner
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Yearly Subscription$59.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$14.99
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