Comparison

HP Sprocket 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

HP Sprocket

This app allows you to print photos from your smartphone or social media directly to HP Sprocket printers. Customize your images with text, borders, and emojis before printing on various photo paper sizes, including sticker options.

Highlights
  • Print photos from smartphone and social media
  • Edit photos with text, borders, and emojis
  • Supports multiple photo paper sizes
  • Sticker photo paper functionality
  • Easy printer pairing
Features
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Print your favorite memories on 2x3”, 2.3x3.4”, 3.5x4.25”, or 4x6” photo paper with HP’s incredible photo-editing hub for all HP Sprocket printers. Find your memorable photos on your smartphone or social media and send them to the app to create beautiful, vibrant prints. Hang up your unforgettable images printed on classic photo paper or decorate your belongings with fun stickers using HP Sprocket sticker photo paper. Of course, before you print, you can take full advantage of the app by customize your photos. Add text, borders, emojis, and more to each photo to add style and make them stand out. Each HP Sprocket printer is compact, sleek, and lightweight to easily carry with you. Pair any of the HP Sprocket printers to the app in seconds and get ready to print amazing images anywhere you go. HP and Sprocket are registered trademarks of HP Inc. and are used by C&A Marketing Inc. under license from HP Inc.

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, text, 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, text, and embedded QR codes.) - 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

HP Sprocket4 screens
SELPHY Photo Layout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HP Sprocket at every 3 weeks against SELPHY Photo Layout's every 4 months. HP Sprocket also leads on ratings volume (65K vs 20K) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). SELPHY Photo Layout's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 HP Sprocket against 4.7 for SELPHY Photo Layout. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 65K and 20K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of HP Sprocket's written reviews are positive against 36% of SELPHY Photo Layout's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HP Sprocket ships an update every 3 weeks, SELPHY Photo Layout every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HP Sprocket versus SELPHY Photo Layout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHP SprocketSELPHY Photo Layout
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (65K ratings)4.7 (20K ratings)
Positive reviews42.2% of reviews — better36.3% of reviews
Number of ratings65K — better20K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size451 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperC&A Marketing, Inc.Canon Inc.

Customer experience

HP Sprocket

All ratings65,138 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews2,065 reviews
Positive42.2%
Neutral12.0%
Negative45.9%

SELPHY Photo Layout

All ratings20,483 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews1,205 reviews
Positive36.3%
Neutral9.0%
Negative54.7%

User reviews

HP Sprocket

From 65K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 Easy to use
  • 📸 Convenient for printing photos
  • 🎨 Customizable with frames and stickers
  • 🔋 Rechargeable and portable
  • 🖨 Good print quality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔁 Duplicate printing
  • 🎨 Limited editing options
  • 💰 Expensive photo paper
  • 🔍 Cropping/sizing problems

SELPHY Photo Layout

From 20K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app overall
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Prints high-quality photos
  • 🚀 Convenient for printing on the go
  • 👍 Love the machine

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App freezes and crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues with newer devices
  • 🐛 Buggy after recent updates
  • 🐛 Slow performance and loading times
  • 🐛 Difficult to use and navigate

Bugs and requests

HP Sprocket

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Printer not detected by app
  • Firmware update problems
  • Overheating during extended use

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add more collage and layout options
  • Improve photo editing capabilities
  • Increase customization options for frames and borders
  • Allow freehand placement of multiple photos on a single print
  • Implement landscape orientation support
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  • Add a 'favorite' feature for preferred effects and borders

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

HP Sprocket

No in-app purchases

None

SELPHY Photo Layout

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HP Sprocket free?
HP Sprocket 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, HP Sprocket or SELPHY Photo Layout?
HP Sprocket and SELPHY Photo Layout are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 65K and 20K ratings respectively.
Do HP Sprocket or SELPHY Photo Layout have ads?
Neither HP Sprocket nor SELPHY Photo Layout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HP Sprocket or SELPHY Photo Layout?
HP Sprocket ships an update every 3 weeks, and SELPHY Photo Layout every 4 months. Most recently, HP Sprocket was updated on September 27, 2026 and SELPHY Photo Layout on September 27, 2026.

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