# Guardian Wired vs Smart Printer App

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Printer App at 4.5 against Guardian Wired's 1.5. Smart Printer App also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 58) and chart position (#111 vs unranked). Guardian Wired's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Printer App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Guardian Wired asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart Printer App holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Printer App has 13K ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of Guardian Wired's written reviews are positive against 14% of Smart Printer App's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guardian Wired | Smart Printer App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guardian-wired/id997198465/reviews) | **[4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-app-air-print/id1602635337/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 58 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 4.3% of reviews | **13.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#111** |
| Size | 57 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Uniden Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/514321728) | [Maple Labs Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320450180) |

## What reviewers say

### Guardian Wired

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guardian-wired/id997198465)

Monitor your home security from anywhere with live and recorded video feeds. View up to 16 channels, take remote snapshots, and access support resources directly from your smartphone.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Video playback, Multi-channel viewing (up to 16), Remote snapshot capture, Smartphone compatibility, Access to FAQs and help videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Cannot log in remotely
- ❌ App no longer supported
- ❌ Playback issues
- ❌ Incompatible with iPhone models
- ❌ Unreliable connection

**Reported bugs**

- Login failures
- Remote access not working
- Playback feature broken
- App crashes or freezes
- Screen size not adapted for iPhone 11

**Requested features**

- Update app for iPhone compatibility
- Fix playback functionality
- Enable notifications
- Improve remote login reliability
- Provide clear support information


### Smart Printer App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-printer-app-air-print/id1602635337)

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Easily print photos, documents, emails, and webpages directly from your iPhone or iPad. Scan documents with your device's camera and edit them before printing. Supports most AirPrint-compatible printers.

**Highlights:** Print photos and documents, Scan documents with camera, Edit photos before printing, Print emails and attachments, Print full webpages, Supports AirPrint printers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Printer App - Smart Print Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Reliable printer connectivity
- 🖨️ Convenient printing from mobile devices
- 👍 Positive user experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription required to access full functionality
- 🚫 Compatibility issues with certain printer models
- 🔍 Unclear pricing and subscription details
- 🔌 Connectivity problems and app crashes
- 📢 Excessive advertisements and upsells

**Reported bugs**

- App unable to detect or connect to printer
- Printing issues and failed print jobs
- Scanning functionality not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Free trial period to test app functionality
- Support for more printer brands and models
- Improved user interface and navigation
- Ability to print without a subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guardian Wired free?

Guardian Wired is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smart Printer App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Guardian Wired or Smart Printer App?

Smart Printer App is rated higher. Guardian Wired averages 1.5 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Smart Printer App averages 4.5 from 13K ratings.

### Do Guardian Wired or Smart Printer App have ads?

Smart Printer App shows ads; Guardian Wired does not.

### Which is updated more often, Guardian Wired or Smart Printer App?

Guardian Wired ships an update monthly, and Smart Printer App monthly. Most recently, Guardian Wired was updated on November 6, 2026 and Smart Printer App on November 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*