# Ink Maps

> Tattoo artist's digital toolkit for color, stencils, and client management. (iPhone/iPad app by Jake Swist.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ink-maps/id6447990560 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jake Swist](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683190044)
- Category: Business, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 34 App Store ratings · 30 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 81 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-08-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-04
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ink-maps/id6447990560/reviews.md

## What is Ink Maps?

Ink Maps can up your game in tattooing: 

Pick / Organize Palettes
Complement Color Schemes
Interactive Digital Color Wheel
Digitally Mix Pigments
Make Stencils
Multi Page Print
Store & Share Palettes / Stencils
Export Palettes to Procreate® or Photoshop
Track Client Info / Details / Appointments
Filter on Skintones

Please note: this is an app which need a subscription in order to function. There is no free version available.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Organize color palettes
- Digitally mix pigments
- Create and make stencils
- Client information tracking
- Export palettes to Procreate/Photoshop
- Filter by skin tones

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 30)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ink-maps/id6447990560/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Multiple quirks

*2026-02-21*

There are multiple things that need to be improved. You should be able to input (type) specific numerical numbers in the any of the options that deal with numbers ie; sizing while printing, moving the image during print setup. For some reason the default print setup automatically sets the printing options as double sided…this shouldn’t even be a feature. And lastly I can’t even use the multi page print option as when it prints it cuts out an inch or more of the design where the pieces should connect. The scaling/measurement of the piece does not correlate to the size when actually printed. I’ll be cancelling my subscription as the improvements over that last couple of years have done nothing to fix these issues.

### 3/5 — App constantly lags and crashes

*2024-05-19*

The app is super laggy and crashes anytime I try to adjust my stencils. It would also be nice to move the image within the print preview for multiple sheets to not have them always print in the middle if the paper allowing you to save paper on certain sizing…ie: ghostline app has this feature.

### 1/5 — Expensive and colors are not accurate

*2023-11-14*

Cool concept but not for a subscription price, if it was a lifetime price it would be reasonable. Also found it to suggest discontinued colors that were actually renamed colors of existing ink. But when it suggested the discontinued ink it wasn’t the same color as the existing color. Also most ink manufacturers have free color swatches for download that can be used to match colors and create pallets, or those swatches can be imported into free pallet generator that works like this app but for free.

### 5/5 — Genius tool

*2023-11-06*

This app has me mind blown at all the different features and mechanics that it has to help make picking, mixing and creating the perfect color pallets when tattooing. There’s little no guessing game. I think this app will revolutionize how we color artists pick our pallets as well as more efficiently and effortlessly!

### 5/5 — Game changer

*2023-11-06*

You can stop guessing what colors your going to use on your next tattoo project. I’ve spent hours and hours designs tattoos for my clients down to the color mock up. When it comes time to actually pour out my inks, I used to always sit there and try to color match my inks to my iPad design basically guessing to see what looks the closest. With this app you can say good bye to that! You’ll know exactly what to use and can stress out no more! Very user friendly and keeps things organized in your calendar. Highly recommend!

### 5/5 — Incredible

*2023-11-05, version 1.0.61*

Insanely useful

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2023-10-02*

Inkmaps isnt just swatch colours and paint by numbers, although you can use it that way. But a one stop shop for all my tattoo needs, I can trace my stencils, posterise images and break down colours so that I can understand the form of a cheekbone in a portrait for example. I can then use the app for my reference during the tattoo, and refer to my pallet which I can also adjust according to different skin tones. Great app

### 1/5 — Colors not accurate

*2023-08-29, version 1.0.53*

Awesome idea, just not there. Some colors are so far off it’s unreal. You can use the eternal color swatches from their instagram and this app will recommend the wrong color

### 5/5 — One of the best apps for tattooing

*2023-08-19*

This app has completely changed the way I prepare for a tattoo. It makes picking out the colors in my palette so much easier. There’s no guesswork and it’s streamlined my process

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2023-08-17*

This App is worth every penny and MORE! It’s became my daily app that I use every working day to make things a bit faster in my set up. LOVE IT. Well done Jake for making something so incredible

## Frequently asked questions about Ink Maps

### What does Ink Maps do?

Ink Maps is a digital application designed to assist tattoo artists. It helps with organizing color palettes, digitally mixing pigments, creating stencils, and managing client information. It aims to streamline various aspects of a tattoo artist's workflow.

### What are the key features of Ink Maps?

Key features include picking and organizing color palettes, complementing color schemes, an interactive digital color wheel, digitally mixing pigments, making stencils, multi-page printing, storing and sharing palettes/stencils, exporting palettes to Procreate or Photoshop, client info tracking, and filtering by skin tones.

### Is Ink Maps free to use?

No, Ink Maps requires a subscription to function and does not offer a free version. Users will need to subscribe to access its features.

### What devices is Ink Maps compatible with?

The provided information does not explicitly state device compatibility. However, the mention of exporting to Procreate and Photoshop suggests it is likely designed for tablet or computer use, common platforms for these design programs.

### How can Ink Maps help with client appointments?

Ink Maps allows users to track client information, including details about their appointments. This feature helps tattoo artists stay organized with their client bookings and manage their schedule effectively.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.136 — 2026-03-13

Improved styling

### 1.0.134 — 2026-03-04

Added industry inks

### 1.0.132 — 2025-12-08

Improved printing and added The Ink brand

### 1.0.126 — 2025-08-25

Updated dependencies

### 1.0.124 — 2025-06-06

Fixed an issue with the upscaled Noise Stencil

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## More apps by Jake Swist

- [PMU Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pmu-pro/id6503597523)

All apps by Jake Swist: https://appshunter.io/developer/1683190044

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