# Inkers: The Tattoo reference — Tattoo Tools and magazine

> Tattoo reference, tools, magazine, bookstore, and merchandise store. (iPhone/iPad app by Inkers.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkers-the-tattoo-reference/id592877856 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Inkers](https://appshunter.io/developer/876558426)
- Category: Lifestyle, Graphics & Design
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.90/5 from 24 App Store ratings · 38 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 36 MB
- Languages: French (France), American English
- Released: 2013-04-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkers-the-tattoo-reference/id592877856/reviews.md

## What is Inkers?

Design tattoos faster in Procreate, and go deeper into the culture behind them.

100+ Procreate brushes for tattoo artists, alongside an encyclopedic library of 450+ articles, 70+ ebooks and 60+ 3D reference objects on modern tattooing and where it came from.

BRUSHES FOR PROCREATE
• 100+ brushes covering every style: precise liners, smooth shaders, stipple and dotwork, realism, traditional and flash, lettering
• 3D objects built for Procreate
• Import in seconds and start drawing on iPad

AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF TATTOOING
450+ articles: interviews, videos and reports from around the world on modern tattooing and its origins. New pieces added regularly, so there is always something to come back to.

REFERENCE FOR ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS
• 60+ 3D models of classic tattoo designs
• Tattoo lettering fonts
• 70+ ebooks and digital reference books

A TATTOO BOOKSTORE
Sketchbooks and art books from tattoo artists around the world, in digital and print.

THE INKERS STORE
100+ items: prints signed by renowned artists, clothing, stickers and goodies.

The Inkers team ships updates regularly, in both features and content. Come back often.

## Key features

- Tattoo interviews and videos
- 3D tattoo design models
- Procreate brushes and stamps
- Digital and paper reference books
- Tattoo sketchbooks and art-books
- Digital store for merchandise

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Letters Reference | $3.99 | one-time |
| Brush Pack Sakura | $11.99 | one-time |
| Brush Pack Waves | $16.99 | one-time |
| Brush Pack Roses | $7.99 | one-time |
| Brushes Pack Letters 04 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Brushes Pack Letters 07 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Brushes Pack Letters 09 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Brushes Pack Flowers | $8.99 | one-time |
| Brushes Pack - Acanthe Leaves | $11.99 | one-time |
| Brush Pack - Lotus #1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Brush Pack - Wings #1 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Brush Pack - Dragons by Gaston | $11.99 | one-time |
| Brush Pack - Skulls #1 | $16.99 | one-time |
| Brush Pack - Japanese Clouds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Snakes By Gaston | $9.99 | one-time |
| Brush Pack - Chrysanthemes #1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Brush Pack Koi | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mandala Brushes | $9.99 | one-time |
| Brushes Pack Birds | $12.99 | one-time |
| Brush Pack Michel Font | $16.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 38)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkers-the-tattoo-reference/id592877856/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Indispensables

*2024-10-06*

Cette application est génial, elle aide à créer des design qui sont parfaits, tu es modèle 3D pour aider les clients à visualiser c’est le petit souci l’application se ferme toute seule donc j’ai un peu de mal à naviguer dessus. À part ça je la recommande. Les brunch disposition sont pas forcément très cher et sont plutôt cool.

**Developer response:** Merci pour ton avis , on va regarder le petit souci et merci pour les compliments.

### 1/5 — Want my money back

*2023-02-16, version 5.0.40*

Súper lame and doesn’t work

### 2/5 — Keeps crashing

*2023-01-08, version 5.0.36*

I can’t access my purchases anymore or make any. Just crashes

### 2/5 — Bug depuis dernière mise à jour du 6 janvier 23

*2023-01-07, version 5.0.36*

Bonjour, je constate depuis la dernière mise à jour un bug sur mon iPad Pro. Lorsque je souhaite utiliser les outils 3D , l’appli tente le chargement, puis se ferme aussitôt avant d’y parvenir. 
Cela n'était jamais arrivé jusqu’à présent. 😢

### 2/5 — App CRASHES

*2023-01-06, version 5.0.36*

Just Purchased a few and not able to try it out. pretty bummed as soon I click on the one I purchased and click “use’ crashes need to fix asap. And yes I deleted app and redownloaded and still the same can I get help with solving this?

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2023-01-05, version 5.0.36*

Would love it use it…. But it crashes all the time

### 5/5 — Génial

*2023-01-03*

Super app, la rubrique tattoopedia est très intéressante
Pas mal de choix de brushes, j’ai testé les géométriques, elles sont top
Je recommande

### 4/5 — Crash de l’appli

*2022-12-31*

Je lance l’appli et elle crash je peux rien faire pour que sa s’arrête que faire ? Car j’aimerais bien pouvoir de servir de l’appli

**Developer response:** Salut, on eu quelques personnes qui ont eu le même soucis ces derniers jours, on va régler ça rapidement il va y avoir une mise à jour. Encore désolé mais ca devrait être vite réglé, les techs sont sur l’affaire

### 1/5 — Can’t purchase anything

*2022-12-22, version 5.0.34*

Bought one brush pack that downloaded fine. Now whenever I try and purchase another, the payment thing never pops up? Can’t use this app at all now. Tried reinstalling.

### 5/5 — Top !

*2022-11-16*

Enfin une application complète sur le tatouage ! En plus d’être passionnée de tatouage, je suis graphiste et c’est une bonne source d’inspiration

## Frequently asked questions about Inkers

### What kind of content does Inkers offer?

Inkers provides an encyclopedic tattoo reference with interviews, videos, global reports on modern tattooing, and its origins. It also features tools for artists and designers, a bookstore with sketchbooks and art-books, and a digital store for merchandise.

### What tools are available for tattoo artists in Inkers?

Inkers offers tools for tattoo artists and designers, including 3D models of classic tattoo designs and brushes/stamps compatible with Procreate. It also acts as a reference library with digital and paper books.

### Does Inkers have ads?

No, Inkers does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases available.

### What is the user rating for Inkers?

Inkers has a user rating of 2.9 stars based on 24 ratings. This indicates a mixed reception from its user base.

### On which devices can I use Inkers?

Inkers is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to be compatible with Apple's mobile operating systems.

### How often is Inkers updated?

The Inkers team is committed to regular updates for both application functions and content. The latest version is 5.2.27, last updated on March 12, 2026.

### What is the age rating for Inkers?

Inkers has an age rating of 12+, meaning it is suitable for users aged 12 and older. This rating is determined by app store guidelines.

### What can I buy from the Inkers digital store?

The Inkers digital store offers a variety of merchandise, including clothes, goodies, prints signed by famous artists, and stickers. These items are available for purchase within the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.3.8 — 2026-08-25

Bug fixes and optimizations!

### 5.3.4 — 2026-08-11

Various updates and bug fixes.

### 5.2.27 — 2026-03-12

Minor updates and bug fixes

### 5.2.23 — 2026-03-07

Introducing subscriptions! With Inkers+ and Inkers Pro, unlock content, get reduced prices, and access exclusive items.

### 5.2.17 — 2026-01-24

Minor updates and bug fixes.

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All apps by Inkers: https://appshunter.io/developer/876558426

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-26.*