Comparison

PDF Printer vs Smart Printer App

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

Head to head
About

PDF Printer

Easily convert various documents and files, including photos, web pages, and office documents, into the Portable Document Format. Create, manage, and share PDF files on the go, with a built-in scanner for digitizing printed materials.

Highlights
  • Convert office documents to PDF
  • Convert photos and web pages to PDF
  • Built-in scanner for digitizing documents
  • Merge multiple files into one PDF
  • Share PDF documents easily
  • Preview Word, Excel, PowerPoint files
Features
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Print anything, anytime directly from your iPhone or iPad. Printer is a powerful, all-in-one mobile printing app that lets you print documents, photos, web pages, and more with just a few taps—no complicated setup required. EASY WIRELESS PRINTING Connect instantly to nearby AirPrint-enabled printers and start printing in seconds. Printer automatically detects available devices on your Wi-Fi network and lets you save your favorites for quick access. PRINT DOCUMENTS & FILES Easily print: • PDF files • Documents and text files • Notes and web content • Email attachments Import files directly from your device using the Files app, iCloud Drive, or clipboard. Customize every print job: • Paper size (A4, Letter, Legal) • Orientation (Portrait / Landscape) • Color or Black & White • Duplex (double-sided) • Page range and scaling PRINT PHOTOS WITH PRECISION Turn your memories into high-quality prints: • Print photos from your gallery or camera • Crop, rotate, and adjust brightness • Apply filters before printing • Borderless and collage printing options SCAN & PRINT INSTANTLY Built-in document scanner lets you: • Scan documents using your camera • Auto-detect edges and enhance clarity • Create multi-page PDFs • Print scans instantly PRINT WEB PAGES Use the built-in browser to open and print web pages: • Print tickets, receipts, and articles • Save web pages as PDFs • Clean, print-friendly layouts SMART PRINT TOOLS • Live print preview • Batch printing • Batch printing • Ink-saving mode • Remove blank pages automatically • Fast and optimized performance SIMPLE & MODERN EXPERIENCE Designed with a clean, intuitive interface: • One-tap printing workflow • Smooth performance • Dark Mode support • Works on iPhone and iPad We currently offer the following auto-renewing subscription option: -$7.99 per month -$34.99 per month Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: https://tos.nguyenanhapps.com Privacy Policy: https://privacy.nguyenanhapps.com

About

Smart Printer App

Scan documents and photos directly from your device and print them wirelessly to over 10,000 printer models. Create photo collages and print contacts, with all files stored securely locally.

Highlights
  • Built-in document and photo scanner
  • Wireless printing via AirPrint
  • Supports over 10,000 printer models
  • Print from photo gallery, iCloud, and web pages
  • Create photo collages
  • Secure local file storage
Features
Currently charting
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Experience seamless scanning and printing with our all-in-one app designed for iOS users. Easily scan documents and photos using the built-in scanner, then print or share them directly from your device. Our app supports over 10,000 printer models, including popular brands like HP, Canon, Xerox, Brother, Epson, Dell, Dymo, Fujitsu, IBM, Kodak, Sharp, Konica Minolta, Kyocera, Lexmark, Oki, Panasonic, Pantum, Pitney Bowes, Pyramid, Ricoh, Samsung, Tektronix, Toshiba, and many others. Print documents on the go using AirPrint technology, ensuring compatibility and convenience wherever you are. Easily print from various sources such as your photo gallery, iCloud files, and even web pages. You can also print contact information on letter-size paper to keep your contacts organized. Our app supports a wide range of document formats—including PDF, IMG, JPG, PNG, and more—so you can print virtually any document you need. Rest assured that all printed files are stored locally in our secure storage, keeping your documents safe and accessible at all times. Additionally, create stunning photo collages with our smart photo collage editor and print them using AirPrint. Please ensure your device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your printer to utilize all the features of the app. Download the app today and enjoy a hassle-free printing experience! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PDF Printer3 screens
Smart Printer App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Smart Printer App at none against PDF Printer's shown. Smart Printer App also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 66 months) and review sentiment (37% vs 18%). PDF Printer's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, 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. PDF Printer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Smart Printer App sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Printer ships an update every 66 months, Smart Printer App monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
PDF Printer versus Smart Printer App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF PrinterSmart Printer App
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (8.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.4% of reviews36.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—8.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 66 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#67 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB110 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperNguyen AnhAppers Limited

Customer experience

PDF Printer

Written reviews49 reviews
Positive18.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative75.5%

Smart Printer App

All ratings8,520 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral5.1%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive36.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative59.6%

Bugs and requests

PDF Printer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Smart Printer App

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Printer not connecting, unable to print
  • Billing issues, charged even after cancellation

Requested features

1 request
  • Not for business use

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PDF Printer

Subscriptions2
  • PrinterPremiumMonthly$7.991 Month
  • Printer Premium Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Printer Premium Lifetime$49.99
6 purchases

Smart Printer App

Subscriptions6
  • Unlimited Access$9.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access$19.991 Month
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  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access$69.991 Year
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is PDF Printer free?
PDF Printer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Printer App free?
Smart Printer App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Printer or Smart Printer App have ads?
PDF Printer shows ads; Smart Printer App does not.
Which is updated more often, PDF Printer or Smart Printer App?
PDF Printer ships an update every 66 months, and Smart Printer App monthly. Most recently, PDF Printer was updated on September 22, 2026 and Smart Printer App on September 25, 2026.

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