# PDF Converter vs Smart Printer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Smart Printer at free with in-app purchases against PDF Converter's subscription. Smart Printer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). PDF Converter's advantage is ratings volume (6K vs 87) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Converter sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Smart Printer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for PDF Converter against 4.3 for Smart Printer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Converter has 6K ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of PDF Converter's written reviews are positive against 100% of Smart Printer's.

PDF Converter ships an update fortnightly, Smart Printer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Converter | Smart Printer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-converter-pdf-editor/id684119875/reviews)** | [4.3 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-iprint-scan/id1662359685/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 87 |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 385 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Techgear Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/524933495) | [Hassan Bilal Manzoor Ahmad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662360197) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Converter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-converter-pdf-editor/id684119875)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing, editing, and converting PDF files. It allows users to merge, split, compress, and annotate documents, as well as fill forms and add digital signatures. Convert various file types to PDF and vice versa with ease.

**Highlights:** Merge, split, compress, rotate, unlock, watermark PDFs, Edit PDFs with text, shapes, comments, highlights, Annotate documents with drawing, text boxes, sticky notes, Convert JPG, Word, PPT, Excel, HTML to PDF, Convert PDF to JPG, Word, PPT, Excel, Fill PDF forms and add digital signatures, Password protection and encryption

**Features:** Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Converter Pro with Editor | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Image to PDF Converter - PDF PRO | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Converter, Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| PDF Converter Documents To PDF | $29.99 | per year |
| PDF Converter Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| PDF Converter - Convert to PDF Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlock-Clipboard-text-editing | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fonts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock-UnLimted Web To PDF | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dropbox,Box,Drive,SkyDrive and Evernote | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| PDF Annotation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlockall | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use
- 📤 Convenient file sharing
- 🔒 Secure document handling
- 💡 Helpful features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔐 Paywall for full functionality
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Confusing navigation
- 📤 Issues with file exports

**Reported bugs**

- Conversion quality issues
- Orientation problems with PDFs
- Unreliable file saving
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Improved file management options
- Seamless integration with cloud storage
- Enhanced PDF editing capabilities
- Customizable user interface
- Better customer support


### Smart Printer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-iprint-scan/id1662359685)

Easily convert various file types, including photos, documents, and spreadsheets, into PDF format. This app also offers tools to edit, merge, lock, and share your PDFs.

**Highlights:** Convert photos to PDF, Convert documents to PDF, Scan documents, Merge PDF files, Lock and unlock PDFs, Edit PDF files, Share converted documents

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Printer App: Weekly Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Printer App: Monthly Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Printer App: Yearly Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Life Time | $24.99 | one-time |
| Life Time Plan | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Converter free?

PDF Converter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smart Printer free?

Smart Printer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PDF Converter or Smart Printer?

PDF Converter is rated higher. PDF Converter averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Smart Printer averages 4.3 from 87 ratings.

### Do PDF Converter or Smart Printer have ads?

Neither PDF Converter nor Smart Printer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Converter or Smart Printer?

PDF Converter ships an update fortnightly, and Smart Printer every 3 weeks. Most recently, PDF Converter was updated on September 24, 2026 and Smart Printer on September 19, 2026.

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