# PDF Expert vs Smart Printer App Print, Scan

PDF Expert and Smart Printer App Print, Scan both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 46% of PDF Expert's written reviews are positive against 0% of Smart Printer App Print, Scan's. PDF Expert also leads on ratings volume (216K vs 6) and chart position (#73 vs unranked). Smart Printer App Print, Scan's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Expert sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Smart Printer App Print, Scan sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 — 4.7 for PDF Expert against 4.8 for Smart Printer App Print, Scan. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Expert has 216K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of PDF Expert's written reviews are positive against 0% of Smart Printer App Print, Scan's.

PDF Expert ships an update fortnightly, Smart Printer App Print, Scan every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Expert | Smart Printer App Print, Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (216K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-expert-editor-and-reader/id743974925/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-app-print-scan/id1661474098/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **216K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **45.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | — |
| Size | 307 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) | [Faisal Mehmood](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633064927) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Expert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-expert-editor-and-reader/id743974925)

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Grossing · Productivity, #189 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app allows you to edit, annotate, fill out forms, and convert PDF documents. It offers AI-powered summarization and analysis, along with tools to merge, sign, and protect your files. Work seamlessly across Apple devices with a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Edit PDF text and images, Annotate and highlight PDFs, Fill out PDF forms, Convert files to and from PDF, AI-powered summarization and analysis, Merge and combine PDF files, Sign documents with e-signatures

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Expert Premium Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| PDF Expert Premium No Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| PDF Expert for Education | $39.99 | per year |
| PDF Expert Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| PDF Expert Premium New | $49.99 | per year |
| PDF Expert Premium Existing | $49.99 | per year |
| PDF Expert – Premium Editing | $49.99 | per year |
| PDF Expert Mac & iOS Pro | $79.99 | per year |
| PDF Expert Mac & iOS | $79.99 | per year |
| PDF Expert Basic | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Powerful annotation and editing tools
- 🔒 Seamless cloud integration
- 📚 Excellent for reading and organizing PDFs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Subscription model for advanced features
- 🔒 Inconsistent pricing and feature changes
- 🔍 Cluttered and confusing UI in latest update
- 🔍 Reduced customization options for annotations

**Reported bugs**

- Corrupted PDFs after editing
- Sync issues with cloud storage providers
- Unexpected loss of annotations and edits
- Unreliable performance on older iPad models

**Requested features**

- Improved palm rejection for Apple Pencil
- Customizable toolbar and annotation presets
- Better integration with other productivity apps
- More flexible file management and organization
- Ability to create fillable PDF forms


### Smart Printer App Print, Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-app-print-scan/id1661474098)

Easily convert any printable document into a PDF file. Save or share your documents as PDFs without needing a physical printer. Offers options for customization like page size and watermarks.

**Highlights:** Create PDF from any document, Save and share PDF files, Virtual printer functionality, Customizable PDF options, Wireless printing support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Air Print: Smart Label Printer | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro Smart Printer App | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Print Photos: Monthly Pro Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pro Print Photos | $7.99 | per month |
| Label Printer - Yearly Plan | $17.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro Photo Printer | $19.99 | per year |
| Hp Smart Printer App Lifetime Plan | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Expert free?

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

### Is Smart Printer App Print, Scan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Expert or Smart Printer App Print, Scan?

Smart Printer App Print, Scan is rated higher. PDF Expert averages 4.7 out of 5 from 216K ratings, while Smart Printer App Print, Scan averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do PDF Expert or Smart Printer App Print, Scan have ads?

Neither PDF Expert nor Smart Printer App Print, Scan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Expert or Smart Printer App Print, Scan?

PDF Expert ships an update fortnightly, and Smart Printer App Print, Scan every 3 weeks. Most recently, PDF Expert was updated on October 1, 2026 and Smart Printer App Print, Scan on October 1, 2026.

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