Comparison

Print to Size vs Penless

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

Head to head
About

Print to Size

Easily print images at precise dimensions using inches or centimeters. Optimize paper and ink usage by arranging multiple photos on a single sheet. Ensures your printed photos match on-screen sizes for perfect results.

Highlights
  • Print to exact size in inches or cm
  • Resize and crop images
  • Print multiple photos per sheet
  • High quality printing with PPI display
  • Save ink and paper
  • Create PDF or JPEG files
Features
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Print images exactly how you want them on the page. Resize and crop in inches or centimeters. Print multiple photos on one sheet. No more surprises or waste. REAL SIZES Size and crop your images in inches or centimeters. Each printed image will match exactly the size displayed on screen. HIGH QUALITY Will it look pixelated? The PPI (DPI) display tells you. For best results avoid stretching photos below 200-300 PPI. Each image is sent to the printer at full resolution to guarantee optimal quality. SAVE PAPER Place multiple images anywhere on the page. Fill the empty spaces on your sheet and use less paper. SAVE INK Choose the most economical print mode (photo or general quality, color or grayscale). Crop to print only what you need and waste no ink. Intuitive and quick to use with familiar touch gestures: • Select your paper size • Add images • Size and crop them to exact dimensions anywhere inside the page • Align, rotate, flip and duplicate • Choose your mode (photo or general quality, color or grayscale) then print. Requires an AirPrint compatible printer. If you don't have one, you can still use this app to create a PDF or JPEG file that you can then print via other methods. Perfect for all kinds of home printing projects: • Picture frames • Greeting cards • Door signs • Labels • Badges Printer manufacturers have ink and photo paper to sell, so their apps aren’t designed to help avoid waste. This app is different. It is designed to let you get it right the first time. DOWNLOAD NOW and make the best use of your ink and paper!

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.

Screenshots

Print to Size4 screens
Penless4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Penless at Free against Print to Size's $2.99. Penless also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Print to Size's advantage is ratings volume (20K vs 46) and chart position (#6 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence 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

Penless is free to download; Print to Size costs $2.99 up front. 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 — 4.9 for Print to Size against 4.7 for Penless. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Print to Size has 20K ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Print to Size's written reviews are positive against 92% of Penless's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Print to Size ships an update every 6 weeks, Penless every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Print to Size versus Penless: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrint to SizePenless
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (20K ratings) — better4.7 (46 ratings)
Positive reviews89.6% of reviews91.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20K — better46
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#6 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB103 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperClafou LtdOn My Wave, LLC

Customer experience

Print to Size

All ratings19,966 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews695 reviews
Positive89.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative6.6%

Penless

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

Bugs and requests

Print to Size

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Printing fails with 'unsupported paper size' error
  • Occasional loss of work when app is closed

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add grid or ruler guides for precise image placement
  • Implement double-sided printing support
  • Include more advanced image editing tools
  • Allow saving of custom layouts and templates
  • Add support for additional paper sizes and aspect ratios

Penless

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Print to Size

No in-app purchases

None

Penless

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Print to Size free?
Print to Size costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Penless free?
Penless is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Print to Size or Penless?
Print to Size is rated higher. Print to Size averages 4.9 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Penless averages 4.7 from 46 ratings.
Do Print to Size or Penless have ads?
Neither Print to Size nor Penless shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Print to Size or Penless?
Print to Size ships an update every 6 weeks, and Penless every 3 months. Most recently, Print to Size was updated on October 27, 2026 and Penless on October 23, 2026.

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