Comparison

PhotoPacker vs Printlyra

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

Head to head
About

PhotoPacker

Features
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Print your photos efficiently with PhotoPacker. Select multiple images from your library, set each photo’s print size in mm, cm, or inches, and choose how many copies you need. PhotoPacker automatically arranges images across one or more pages to use as little paper as possible. Key features: β€’ Select multiple photos for batch printing β€’ Set custom print sizes per photo β€’ Choose copy counts for each image β€’ Automatic page layout to maximize paper usage β€’ Easy photo adjustment with zoom and position editing β€’ Crop tool with draggable handles β€” trim a photo and its print size updates to match β€’ Works across multiple pages when needed β€’ Optional crop marks make prints easy to cut out β€’ Optional photo borders in a custom colour and width (inset or outset) β€’ Optional automatic size β€” print every photo as large as possible, all sharing the same area (each keeping its own aspect ratio and crop), filling up to a chosen number of pages β€’ Optional layout area β€” pack photos into a custom-sized rectangle, centred and printed with crop marks for cutting; combine it with automatic size to fill the rectangle with the largest possible prints β€’ One free print with no photo or copy limits, so you can finish a real page before deciding whether to buy Perfect for creating proof sheets, photo layouts, and print-ready pages with minimal effort. PhotoPacker is free to use, with a one-time Pro purchase β€” no subscription β€” that lifts the photo and copy limits and unlocks custom margins and gaps, 90Β° rotation, photo borders, automatic sizing, and custom layout areas.

About

Printlyra

Features
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Printlyra gives you a clear canvas for placing photos and images at the physical dimensions you choose. Build multi-image layouts, choose a standard or custom paper size, and position every item using millimeters, centimeters, or inches. Gesture controls make quick adjustments easy, while numeric fields provide precise width, height, position, and rotation values. Features: - Import multiple images from Photos or Files - A4, A5, Letter, Legal, 4Γ—6, 5Γ—7, and custom paper sizes - Portrait and landscape layouts - Crop, Fit, and Fill modes - Grid, snap, margin, and safe-area guides - Image duplication, ordering, alignment, Undo, and Redo - Resolution guidance with low-DPI warnings - PDF, PNG, and JPEG export - Save to Files, share, or open the iOS print dialog - Local project storage with no account required Print output can vary because of printer hardware margins, drivers, and automatic scaling. For the closest match to the selected dimensions, choose 100% or Actual Size in the print dialog when available.

Screenshots

PhotoPacker3 screens
Printlyra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Printlyra at none against PhotoPacker's 1. Printlyra also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). PhotoPacker's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. PhotoPacker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Printlyra asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
PhotoPacker versus Printlyra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhotoPackerPrintlyra
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS26.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWillem de JongeKANDK

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PhotoPacker

One-time1
  • Pro$1.99
None

Printlyra

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PhotoPacker free?
PhotoPacker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Printlyra free?
Printlyra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PhotoPacker or Printlyra have ads?
Printlyra shows ads; PhotoPacker does not.

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