Comparison

Penless vs Lookboox

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

Lookboox

Easily create and share professional visual portfolios for your projects, hobbies, or collections. Discover inspiration, impress clients with polished displays, and connect with a community of creators. Keep your portfolio dynamic by updating it with new ideas and products.

Highlights
  • Create stunning visual portfolios
  • Showcase professional projects and hobbies
  • Discover inspiring portfolio examples
  • Collaborate with other creators
  • Update portfolios with new content
  • Impress clients with professional displays
Features
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Introducing lookboox – your go-to app for creating stunning visual portfolios in minutes! Whether you're showcasing your professional projects, hobbies, or personal collections, lookboox makes it easy to design, update, and share your creativity with the world. • Explore a World of Creative Lookboox: Dive into a gallery of inspiring lookboox designed for any type of project. Discover ideas from other creators, collaborate, and spark your imagination. • Impress Clients: Present your work with polished, professional lookboox that leave a lasting impression. Show off your skills with beautifully organized, customizable displays. • Showcase Your Work: Easily create visual portfolios for any project. Whether it’s a design showcase, photography collection, or personal hobby, Lookboox helps you share your passion with the world. • Update Your lookboox with New Ideas and Products: Stay ahead of the curve by adding fresh ideas, concepts, and products to your existing lookboox. Keep your portfolio dynamic and up to date with the latest trends and innovations. • Inspire and Collaborate with Other Creators: Join a vibrant community of creators. Exchange ideas, get feedback, and collaborate on new projects to bring your vision to life. With lookboox, you'll be able to bring your creativity to life, wow clients, and stay connected with like-minded creators. Download and start creating your perfect portfolio today • Privacy Policy: https://app.lookboox.io/privacy • Terms & Conditions: https://app.lookboox.io/terms • EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Penless4 screens
Lookboox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Penless at 4.7 against Lookboox's 4.0. Penless also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Lookboox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $16.00 per month. Penless asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Penless holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Penless has 46 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Penless versus Lookboox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPenlessLookboox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (46 ratings) — better4.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings46 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB38 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOn My Wave, LLClookboox, LLC

Customer experience

Penless

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

Lookboox

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Penless

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Lookboox

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access$16.001 Month
  • Annual Access$144.991 Year

Questions

Is Penless free?
Penless is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lookboox free?
Lookboox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Penless or Lookboox?
Penless is rated higher. Penless averages 4.7 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Lookboox averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Penless or Lookboox have ads?
Lookboox shows ads; Penless does not.

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