Comparison

PicKit Printer 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

PicKit Printer

Print photos directly from your smartphone or tablet using a compatible printer. Select images from your gallery or take new ones, edit them to your liking, and then print wirelessly via WiFi. The process is straightforward and allows for instant printing of cherished memories.

Highlights
  • Wireless photo printing
  • Print from gallery or camera
  • Image editing tools
  • WiFi connectivity
  • Firmware updates
Features
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Note: - A genuine PICKIT printer is required to print using this application. Please contact sales@prinics.com for more details. - Default WiFi password is "12345678". Easily print amazing photos with the PICKIT printer via WiFi using this application. The "PICKIT" photo printer can be used to print images from smartphones by simply printing via Wi-Fi. You can take and edit pictures on smartphones or tablets. This portable PICKIT printer will instantly print your precious moments. 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Find the WiFi (DIRECT-Cube-xxxx) (pw:12345678) from the WiFi network list in Settings. 3. Select an image from the Gallery or take a photo with your smartphone. 4. Once image has been selected, edit the image with your personal preference. 5. Now press print when editting is completed. 6. When you print for the first time, it may need to update the firmware. Please follow the instruction shown on the screen of your smartphone. 7. I will take about a minute to fully print. Please do not pull the photo until it is completely printed. Thank you for purchase PICKIT photo printer.

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

PicKit Printer3 screens
SELPHY Photo Layout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SELPHY Photo Layout at 4.7 against PicKit Printer's 1.6. SELPHY Photo Layout also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 11%) and ratings volume (20K vs 52). PicKit Printer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

SELPHY Photo Layout holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SELPHY Photo Layout has 20K ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of PicKit Printer's written reviews are positive against 36% of SELPHY Photo Layout's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PicKit Printer ships an update every 2 months, SELPHY Photo Layout every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PicKit Printer versus SELPHY Photo Layout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPicKit PrinterSELPHY Photo Layout
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (52 ratings)4.7 (20K ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews36.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5220K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPrinics Co., LtdCanon Inc.

Customer experience

PicKit Printer

All ratings52 ratings
Positive13.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative82.7%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral7.4%
Negative81.5%

SELPHY Photo Layout

All ratings20,483 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews1,210 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral9.0%
Negative54.5%

Bugs and requests

PicKit Printer

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

PicKit Printer

No in-app purchases

None

SELPHY Photo Layout

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PicKit Printer free?
PicKit Printer 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, PicKit Printer or SELPHY Photo Layout?
SELPHY Photo Layout is rated higher. PicKit Printer averages 1.6 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while SELPHY Photo Layout averages 4.7 from 20K ratings.
Do PicKit Printer or SELPHY Photo Layout have ads?
Neither PicKit Printer nor SELPHY Photo Layout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PicKit Printer or SELPHY Photo Layout?
PicKit Printer ships an update every 2 months, and SELPHY Photo Layout every 4 months. Most recently, PicKit Printer was updated on October 1, 2026 and SELPHY Photo Layout on October 3, 2026.

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