# Penless vs Lookboox

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.

Both are free to download. Lookboox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $16.00 per month. Penless asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Penless | Lookboox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penless/id1094568732/reviews)** | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lookboox/id6670689944/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [On My Wave, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1186828667) | [lookboox, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767029611) |

## What reviewers say

### Penless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penless/id1094568732)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lookboox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lookboox/id6670689944)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $16.00 | per month |
| Annual Access | $144.99 | per year |


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