Comparison

RICOH Smart Device Connector vs Printer App

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

Head to head
About

RICOH Smart Device Connector

Connect to RICOH multifunction printers and projectors from your smart device. Print documents, images, emails, and webpages, or scan files directly to your device or cloud storage. Project content to RICOH projectors and interactive whiteboards, with options to save annotations.

Highlights
  • Connect to RICOH MFPs and projectors
  • Print documents, images, emails, webpages
  • Scan to smart device or cloud storage
  • Project to RICOH projectors and whiteboards
  • Save whiteboard annotations
  • User authentication via smart device
Features
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RICOH Smart Device Connector lets you quickly access a RICOH multifunction printer (MFP) or projector by registering it with a smart device via Bluetooth Low Energy, a QR code, or the IP address or hostname of an MFP. Print-related features: - Print or project documents and images stored on a smart device or on Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive. - Print emails, file attachments, and webpages. - Print from print server. Scan-related features: - Scan to a smart device or to Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive. Projection-related features: - Project documents and images on a smart device or in Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, or Microsoft OneDrive. to a RICOH projector and the RICOH Interactive Whiteboard.* - Project emails, file attachments, and webpages. - Save documents that have been annotated on the RICOH Interactive Whiteboard. - Added support for Apple TV to project the movie file. Other features: - Conduct user authentication by using a smart device. - Automatically search for available machines on the same network.** - Print Microsoft Office documents. *** Supported languages: Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Catalan, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Czech, Denmark, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Supported models: https://www.ricoh.com/software/connector/ *RICOH Interactive White Board D6500/D5510 requires firmware v1.7 or later. **Except for the RICOH Interactive Whiteboard. ***Layout might change.

About

Printer App

Effortlessly print documents and photos from your iOS device to over 10,000 wireless printers. Includes built-in editing tools for documents and photos, plus a scanner to digitize and share physical papers. Offers advanced printing options for customized output.

Highlights
  • Print documents and photos wirelessly
  • Scan and share documents
  • Advanced printing options
  • Document editing tools
  • Photo editing tools
  • Cloud storage integration
Features
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Printing has never been so effortless. With more than 10,000 supported wireless printers, Printer App lets you print documents and photos in a matter of seconds. Simply select a document or photo, edit it with a handy set of built-in tools, and send it for printing. Printer App key features include: PRINTING FROM IOS DEVICES - Print photos and documents - Print web pages & contacts - Print directly from your Dropbox or Google Drive - Over 20 supported file formats, including: PDF, DOCX, PAGES, and TXT SCAN DOCUMENTS - Scan documents with the built-in scanner - Share or print scanned documents ADVANCED PRINTING OPTIONS - Page orientation - One and two-sided printing - Number of pages per sheet - Printing in black and white or color - Paper size (A3, A4, B5, etc.) - Number of copies - Printing range EXTENDED DOCUMENT EDITING - Highlight or draw on documents - Add text to documents - Use other customization options ADJUST PHOTOS - Apply filters, blur, or saturation - Change size and proportion - Add contrast, mask, or sharpening - Use many other built-in photo editing options Printer App is compatible with all printer models that support AirPrint technology. Improve your printing experience with Printer App! Supports 99% of printers with wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity. Note: make sure you’re connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your printer to use all the features of the app. SUBSCRIPTIONS: Please note, you will need a subscription in order to get access to some features of the app. The subscription will be automatically renewed unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current payment period. Your iTunes account will be automatically charged at the same price for renewal within a 24-hour period prior to the end of the current payment period unless you change your subscription preferences in your iTunes Account Settings. When a subscription is canceled, access to the features will expire at the end of the current payment period. This app is independent and not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by any particular printer brand, including without limitation, HP, Epson, Canon, Brother. Privacy policy: https://pp.airprinter.app/ Terms of use: https://tou.airprinter.app/

Screenshots

RICOH Smart Device Connector4 screens
Printer App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Printer App at 63% against RICOH Smart Device Connector's 14%. Printer App also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (14K vs 135). RICOH Smart Device Connector's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per month. RICOH Smart Device Connector asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Printer App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Printer App has 14K ratings behind it against 135, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of RICOH Smart Device Connector's written reviews are positive against 63% of Printer App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RICOH Smart Device Connector ships an update every 2 months, Printer App every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
RICOH Smart Device Connector versus Printer App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRICOH Smart Device ConnectorPrinter App
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (135 ratings)4.6 (14K ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.5% of reviews63.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13514K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#23 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB217 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRicoh Co., Ltd.Netpeak EOOD

Customer experience

RICOH Smart Device Connector

All ratings135 ratings
Positive28.1%
Neutral8.1%
Negative63.7%
Written reviews229 reviews
Positive13.5%
Neutral11.4%
Negative75.1%

Printer App

All ratings13,628 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral4.6%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews716 reviews
Positive63.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative33.8%

Bugs and requests

RICOH Smart Device Connector

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Printer App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App doesn't detect printer
  • Subscription charges despite cancellation
  • Printing issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to print specific pages
  • Scanning functionality
  • Support for more printer models

In-app purchases

None

RICOH Smart Device Connector

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Printer App

Subscriptions11
  • My Printer$7.491 Month
  • My Printer$7.997 Days
  • My Printer3 Days trial$7.997 Days
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  • My Printer7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • My Printer3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • My Printer$8.997 Days
  • My Printer3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • My Printer$14.991 Month
  • My Printer$19.991 Month
  • My Printer$29.991 Year
  • My Printer$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Printables$14.99

Questions

Is RICOH Smart Device Connector free?
RICOH Smart Device Connector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Printer App free?
Printer App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RICOH Smart Device Connector or Printer App?
Printer App is rated higher. RICOH Smart Device Connector averages 2.3 out of 5 from 135 ratings, while Printer App averages 4.6 from 14K ratings.
Do RICOH Smart Device Connector or Printer App have ads?
Printer App shows ads; RICOH Smart Device Connector does not.
Which is updated more often, RICOH Smart Device Connector or Printer App?
RICOH Smart Device Connector ships an update every 2 months, and Printer App every 3 weeks. Most recently, RICOH Smart Device Connector was updated on October 26, 2026 and Printer App on October 26, 2026.

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