Comparison

Smart Printer & Scan vs PrintPal

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

Head to head
About

Smart Printer & Scan

Features
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Print anything from your iPhone or iPad in seconds. PrintMe finds the printers on your Wi-Fi automatically and sends photos, documents, web pages and scans straight to paper — no cables, no drivers, no setup. WORKS WITH EVERY PRINTER Compatible with AirPrint and IPP Everywhere printers from HP, Canon, Epson, Brother, Samsung, Lexmark, Xerox and thousands more. If your printer is on your Wi-Fi, PrintMe will find it. Older printer? Add it by IP address. SIX WAYS TO PRINT - Photos — pick up to 20 from your library, each on its own page - Documents — PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and images from Files or iCloud Drive - Scan — capture paper with the camera and turn it into a multi-page PDF - Web Pages — load any page and print the whole thing, properly paginated - Text — paste or type, choose a size and alignment, print - Camera — snap a photo and send it straight to the printer A REAL DOCUMENT SCANNER Point the camera at a receipt, contract, invoice or handwritten note. Edges are detected automatically, every page is straightened, and the result is a clean PDF you can print, save or share. EVERYTHING SAVED FOR REPRINTING Every job you prepare is kept in your library so you can print it again with a single tap. Preview, share or delete any time. BUILT FOR PRIVACY Your photos, documents and scans never leave your device. They go directly to your printer over your own network. There is no account to create and nothing is uploaded to us — ever. THOUGHTFUL DETAILS - A4 and US Letter, remembered per device - Your printers saved for next time - Full support for iPhone and iPad - Available in 11 languages SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS PrintMe Premium is an auto-renewing subscription that unlocks unlimited printing and scanning: - Weekly - $7.99 per week, after a 3-day free trial - Annual - $34.99 per year Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited if you purchase a subscription during the trial period. - Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Deleting the app does not cancel a subscription. - Prices are shown in your local currency before you confirm. To use this app, you must agree to our End User License Agreement (EULA), available: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://smart-printer-e1a3d.web.app/privacy.html

About

PrintPal

This app acts as a comprehensive printer companion, allowing you to print, scan, fax, and edit documents directly from your iPhone. Create custom printables or choose from pre-made designs for various tasks and occasions.

Highlights
  • Print to multiple printers
  • Scan documents with edge detection
  • Send faxes from your phone
  • Edit files and reorder pages
  • Create custom printables
  • Access over 100 ready-made designs
Features
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Meet PrintPal, your printer companion for iPhone. Print files, scan paper documents, send faxes, and prepare pages for printing—all from one app. PRINT TO MULTIPLE PRINTERS: Send the same file to multiple printers at once. Print documents, photos, web pages, and emails from your phone. SCAN DOCUMENTS: Capture paper documents with automatic edge detection. Crop, straighten, and rotate your scans before saving or sharing them. SEND FAXES: Send documents from your printer’s own fax line. Add pages from your files or scans and check the details before sending. EDIT FILES: Get a document ready to share or print. Reorder and rotate pages, add a signature, redact information, or delete pages you don’t need. MAKE YOUR OWN PRINTABLES: Create planners and schedules with customizable layouts. Design labels with your own text and alignment, then preview the sheet before printing. EXPLORE READY-MADE DESIGNS: Choose from more than 100 illustrated cards, calendars, and planners for everyday tasks and special occasions. Printer brand and product names are used for identification only and do not imply endorsement of or affiliation with PrintPal. Subscription information: Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm your purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before that period ends at the price of your selected plan. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your account settings. If you purchase a subscription during a free trial, any unused portion of the trial will be forfeited. Terms of Use: https://quoccuong042009.github.io/printpal-legal/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://quoccuong042009.github.io/printpal-legal/privacy.html

Screenshots

Smart Printer & Scan4 screens
PrintPal4 screens

Verdict

The call

Smart Printer & Scan and PrintPal are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 & Scan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and PrintPal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Smart Printer & Scan versus PrintPal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Printer & ScanPrintPal
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOguzhan YildirimPatrick Vo

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Smart Printer & Scan

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Premium Annual$34.991 Year
3 purchases

PrintPal

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Access3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Access7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Yearly Access$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Smart Printer & Scan free?
Smart Printer & Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PrintPal free?
PrintPal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smart Printer & Scan or PrintPal have ads?
Neither Smart Printer & Scan nor PrintPal shows ads.

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