Comparison

Printer App vs Private Scanner

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

Head to head
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/

About

Private Scanner

Features
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Turn your phone into a full-featured document scanner — and keep every file completely private. No servers, no uploads, no exceptions. Every scan is processed and saved 100% locally, so your IDs, contracts, and receipts never leave your device unless you choose to back them up yourself. 100% PRIVATE & OFFLINE Local Processing: no internet connection needed — scan, edit, and save from anywhere, even with zero signal PIN & Biometric Lock: secure the app itself so your confidential files stay hidden from prying eyes No Tracking: zero ads, no background tracking, no default cloud uploads A COMPLETE HD SCANNER IN YOUR POCKET Smart Edge Detection: auto-crop, perspective correction, and image sharpening On-Device OCR: extract editable text from any image instantly E-Signature: sign contracts on the go, no printer needed Batch Scan: merge multiple pages into one clean PDF PDF Editor: crop, rotate, adjust contrast, and enhance any scan Mobile Fax: send documents straight from your device BUILT FOR REAL LIFE Tax & Finance: digitize receipts, invoices, and bills Business: scan business cards, ID cards, and passports into searchable PDFs Study & Work: replace bulky office scanners and organize files into folders BACK UP ONLY IF YOU WANT TO Prefer cloud storage? Manually sync with iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, or Box — entirely your call, entirely optional. SUBSCRIPTION PLANS - 1-week subscription with a 3-day trial version for $5.99 - 1-month subscription for $9.99 - 12-month subscription for $39.99 Prices are shown at checkout and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple Account upon purchase confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited upon purchase. Terms of Use: https://advanto.airtemium.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://advanto.airtemium.com/privacy Download now and scan your first document in seconds — completely private, completely yours.

Screenshots

Printer App4 screens
Private Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Printer App at none against Private Scanner's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. Printer App sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Private Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Printer App ships an update every 9 days, Private Scanner every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Printer App versus Private Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrinter AppPrivate Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (34 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings34 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS1616.0
Further details — not scored
Size171 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAMOBEAR GROUPDSMarket OU

In-app purchases

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
2 purchases

Private Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Week$4.997 Days
  • 1 Year3 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Printer App free?
Printer App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Private Scanner free?
Private Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Printer App or Private Scanner have ads?
Private Scanner shows ads; Printer App does not.
Which is updated more often, Printer App or Private Scanner?
Printer App ships an update every 9 days, and Private Scanner every 10 days. Most recently, Printer App was updated on October 15, 2026 and Private Scanner on October 13, 2026.

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