Comparison

Penless vs SELPHY Photo Layout

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

Head to head
About

Penless

Enhance your gifting with personalized video messages attached to physical items via exclusive QR codes. Organize wish lists, save ideas to the cloud, and bookmark favorite websites.

Highlights
  • QR Code Message Writer℠
  • Attach pictures/videos to gifts
  • Create and share wish lists
  • Cloud-based idea board
  • Bookmark favorite websites
Features
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With Penless, adding video is just more fun. We personalize any gifting experience, and no other app has so much to offer, whether giving or receiving: •Penless Message: Exclusive QR Code Message Writer℠ allows you to attach your own picture/video to gifts or greeting cards using our designer stickers. •Wish List & Sizes: Create and share with friends and family by item. •Idea board: Save images on the Penless cloud to refer to later. •Bookmarking: Conveniently save your favorite websites on the app.

About

SELPHY Photo Layout

Create and save custom photo layouts for printing with compatible devices. Decorate images with stamps and text, arrange multiple photos in collages, or print ID photos. Supports various paper sizes and printing functions for personalized photo output.

Highlights
  • Create and save custom photo layouts
  • Wireless printing with SELPHY printers
  • Decorate and arrange photos in collages
  • Print ID photos
  • Shuffle and custom size printing
  • Add stamps, text, and QR codes
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SELPHY Photo Layout is an application that allows you to create/save layouts of images to be printed with SELPHY using images stored on your smartphone or tablet. [Key Features] - Connect your smartphone or tablet wirelessly with SELPHY printers and enjoy high-quality photo printing. ("Canon PRINT" must be installed separately for CP1300, CP1200, CP910, and CP900.) - Easily print photos directly from the ‘Photos’ menu. - Decorate and layout your photos freely with the ‘Collage’ menu before printing. [Supported Products] SELPHY CP Series - CP1500, CP1300, CP1200, CP910, CP900* SELPHY QX Series - QX20, SQUARE QX10 [System requirement] - iOS 17/18/26 - iPadOS 17/18/26 [Supported Images] - JPEG, PNG, HEIF [Supported Layouts / Functions ] SELPHY CP Series - Photos (Easily print an unmodified original photo) - Collage (Have fun decorating or arranging multiple photos before you print) - ID Photo (Print ID photos such as passport and driver’s license pictures from selfies.) - Shuffle (Select up to 20 images, and they will be automatically arranged and printed on one sheet.) - Custom Size (Print in any photo size) - Tiling (split the photo into multiple tiles to print large) - Snap a shot (Take a photo on the spot, decorate, and print) - Bookmark (Print in a bookmark-style layout) - Layout (Simply choose a photo to combine with a frame and print) - Reprint (Print additional copies from your previously printed collection.) - Collage Decoration Features (Include stamps, frames, text, paint tools, and embedded QR codes.) - Pattern Overcoat Processing (Only for CP1500). SELPHY QX Series - Photos (Easily print an unmodified original photo) - Collage (Have fun decorating or arranging multiple photos before you print) - Custom Size (Print in any photo size) - Snap a shot (Take a photo on the spot, decorate, and print) - Layout (Simply choose a photo to combine with a frame and print) - Reprint (Print additional copies from your previously printed collection.) - Collage Decoration Features (Include stamps, frames, and text.) - Pattern Overcoat Processing. - Card & Square Hybrid Printing / Borderless & Bordered Printing (Only for QX20). [Supported Paper Size] - All available SELPHY-specific paper sizes for purchase *1 SELPHY CP Series - Postcard Size - L (3R) Size - Card Size SELPHY QX Series - Square Sticker Paper for QX. - Card Sticker Paper for QX (Only for QX20). *1: availability may differ depending on region. [Important Notes] - If application does not operate properly, try again after shutting down the application. - Features and services available in this application may differ depending on the model, country or region, and environment. - Visit your local Canon Web pages for more details. * CP900 does not support printing in ad-hoc mode with "Canon Print". Please use it in infrastructure mode.

Screenshots

Penless4 screens
SELPHY Photo Layout4 screens

Verdict

The call

Penless and SELPHY Photo Layout both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Penless's written reviews are positive against 37% of SELPHY Photo Layout's. Penless also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). SELPHY Photo Layout's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 46). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Penless against 4.7 for SELPHY Photo Layout. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SELPHY Photo Layout has 22K ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Penless's written reviews are positive against 37% of SELPHY Photo Layout's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Penless ships an update every 3 months, SELPHY Photo Layout every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Penless versus SELPHY Photo Layout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPenlessSELPHY Photo Layout
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (46 ratings) — better4.7 (22K ratings)
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews — better36.5% of reviews
Number of ratings4622K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB91 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOn My Wave, LLCCanon Inc.

Customer experience

Penless

All ratings46 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative2.8%

SELPHY Photo Layout

All ratings22,051 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews1,219 reviews
Positive36.5%
Neutral8.9%
Negative54.6%

Bugs and requests

Penless

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SELPHY Photo Layout

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App freezes and crashes
  • Connectivity issues with newer devices
  • Unable to select or load photos
  • Inconsistent border sizes
  • Printing issues after recent updates

Requested features

6 requests
  • More layout and customization options
  • Ability to resize and reposition photos in layouts
  • Bring back N-up printing feature
  • Add more fonts, stickers, and overcoat options
  • Support for horizontal display on iPad
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  • Improve photo browsing and selection experience

In-app purchases

None

Penless

No in-app purchases

None

SELPHY Photo Layout

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Penless free?
Penless is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SELPHY Photo Layout free?
SELPHY Photo Layout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Penless or SELPHY Photo Layout?
Penless is rated higher. Penless averages 4.7 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while SELPHY Photo Layout averages 4.7 from 22K ratings.
Do Penless or SELPHY Photo Layout have ads?
Neither Penless nor SELPHY Photo Layout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Penless or SELPHY Photo Layout?
Penless ships an update every 3 months, and SELPHY Photo Layout every 4 months. Most recently, Penless was updated on October 23, 2026 and SELPHY Photo Layout on October 24, 2026.

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