Comparison

PrintStream vs Smart Printer · Scan & Print

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

Head to head
About

PrintStream

Features
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Print photos, PDFs, scanned documents and notes straight from your iPhone or iPad — no cables, no drivers, no sign-up. PrintStream finds your AirPrint printer automatically. Crop, enhance and lay out pages, then tap Print. PRINT ANYTHING • Photos from your library or camera, auto-fit to A4, Letter, Legal or A5 • PDFs from Files, ready to print in one tap • Notes and lists typed right in the app • Color or grayscale in one switch SCAN DOCUMENTS • Document scanner with automatic edge detection • Crop, straighten and print a clean copy EDIT BEFORE YOU PRINT • Crop with free, 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 or 16:9 ratios • Rotate and apply B&W, Sepia or Negative filters SAVE PAPER • Batch print many photos at once • 2-up and 4-up layouts, plus ID card front and back PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Your documents go from your device to your printer — never to our servers • Print history and saved PDFs stay on your device • No account needed PRINTSTREAM PREMIUM Unlock no-watermark prints, the document scanner, batch printing, all filters and saved files. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://emrekotun.github.io/print_stream_privacy_policy/

About

Smart Printer · Scan & Print

Easily print documents, photos, and web pages wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad. This app also functions as a mobile scanner, allowing you to edit and sign documents before printing.

Highlights
  • Mobile PDF scanner
  • Edit and sign documents
  • Photo printing
  • Web page and email printing
  • Multi-format file support
  • Print preview
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Need a fast and reliable AirPrint app to print documents, scan contracts, or print photos directly from your iPhone or iPad? Smart Printer is your all-in-one wireless printing and mobile PDF scanner solution. Print files, images, emails, and web pages in seconds without cables or complex setups. Transform your iOS device into a portable document hub. Smart Printer allows you to scan physical papers with your camera, make quick edits, add a handwritten digital signature, and send files straight to any AirPrint-enabled printer over Wi-Fi. KEY FEATURES: • Mobile PDF Scanner: Turn your camera into a high-quality document scanner. Scan multi-page contracts, receipts, or notes, automatically adjust contrast, crop edges, and save as PDF files. • Edit & Sign Documents: Add your digital signature, custom text notes, or dates to any scan or PDF before sending it to print — no separate PDF editor needed. • Photo Printing & Gallery: Print high-resolution photos, picture collages, and gallery images with custom paper size and layout options. • Web Pages & Email Printing: Print web articles, online receipts, travel tickets, and email attachments directly within the app. • Text Notes & Contacts: Type quick text notes or select contacts to print formatted contact cards instantly. • Multi-Format File Support: Easily print PDF, JPG, PNG, TXT, and MS Office files wirelessly. • Print Preview: Preview layout, margin settings, and page orientation before printing to save paper and ink. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Connect your iPhone and printer to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Make sure your printer supports Apple AirPrint technology. 3. Select your document, scan, or photo, edit or add a signature, and tap Print! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: •Do I need to install printer drivers? No. Smart Printer utilizes native Apple AirPrint technology, eliminating the need for extra drivers, software, or computer connections. •Which printers are compatible? Any wireless printer with official Apple AirPrint support (including models from HP, Canon, Epson, Brother, Xerox, Lexmark, Kyocera, and more). Note: Smart Printer requires an Apple AirPrint-compatible printer connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your iOS device. Privacy Policy - https://legal.sparkleafapps.com/smartprinter/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use - https://legal.sparkleafapps.com/smartprinter/terms-of-use.html

Screenshots

PrintStream4 screens
Smart Printer · Scan & Print4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PrintStream at every 2 weeks against Smart Printer · Scan & Print's every 5 weeks. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PrintStream sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Smart Printer · Scan & Print sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrintStream ships an update every 2 weeks, Smart Printer · Scan & Print every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
PrintStream versus Smart Printer · Scan & Print: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrintStreamSmart Printer · Scan & Print
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEMRE KOTUNArtem Teluschenko

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PrintStream

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium Access$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium Access$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$9.99
3 purchases

Smart Printer · Scan & Print

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Access$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Access (3-Day Trial)3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Yearly Access$39.991 Year

Questions

Is PrintStream free?
PrintStream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Printer · Scan & Print free?
Smart Printer · Scan & Print is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PrintStream or Smart Printer · Scan & Print have ads?
Neither PrintStream nor Smart Printer · Scan & Print shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PrintStream or Smart Printer · Scan & Print?
PrintStream ships an update every 2 weeks, and Smart Printer · Scan & Print every 5 weeks. Most recently, PrintStream was updated on October 25, 2026 and Smart Printer · Scan & Print on October 16, 2026.

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