# Inkling: Riso Print — Halftone, overprint, paper

> Simulates Risograph printing effects for digital image creation. (iPhone/iPad app by 亚 张.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkling-riso-print/id6794352706 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [亚 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1084990479)
- Category: Photo & Video, Graphics & Design
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-08-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkling-riso-print/id6794352706/reviews.md

## What is Inkling?

Inkling turns photographs into real print: the fluorescent three-colour overprint of a Risograph, the graphic punch of a duotone, the coarse dots of newsprint, the heavy ink of a screen print.

This is not a filter layer. Inkling simulates what a press actually does —

SEPARATION. The image is split into single-colour plates by what each ink actually absorbs: blue takes red, pink takes green, orange takes blue, black takes the grey. What comes out is still the photo you took, not a picture forced into two colours.

SCREENING. Coverage becomes dots whose area is proportional to ink, on a grid rotated to the screen angle you set. Put two plates too close in angle and they collide into moiré — whether you want that is up to you.

OVERPRINT. Starting from the paper colour, plates press down one after another. Ink is transparent, so overlaps go dark. Each plate shifts a few pixels along its own angle: the first lands truest, the rest drift — exactly like a real press.

The "flaws" of printing are the aesthetic. That's why misregistration is a control, not an error to fix.

■ WHAT YOU CAN TUNE
· 1–4 plates, each with its own ink
· 12 official Riso spot inks
· Screen angle 0–90°, set by turning a protractor
· Screen ruling 10–90 lpi, set by dragging a ruler
· Ink density 10–100%, set by filling an ink well
· Misregistration, ink spread, paper tooth
· Paper: warm white, natural, pure white, kraft
· Sheet: ratio, margin, corner — with clean, stamp-perforated, deckle or punched edges

■ THE PRESS RUN
Pressing PRINT doesn't just hand you a result. The first plate lands, a beat passes, the second presses down, the overlap darkens, it settles.
Every run is a numbered print in a limited edition.

■ EXPORT
· PNG for sharing
· High-resolution PNG at full size, for printing
· Separation PDF, one page per plate, with register marks and ink values — ready for a print shop
· Animation, the second the plates land

■ ABOUT YOUR PHOTOS
Everything happens on your device. Inkling has no network access, no account, no analytics, and collects no data at all. Turn off the network and nothing changes.

■ ABOUT THE PRICE
Inkling Full is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. Buy it once and it stays yours.

## Key features

- Simulates Risograph printing
- Halftone screening and overprinting
- Adjustable ink colors and density
- Control over screen angle and ruling
- Customizable paper and sheet options
- High-resolution export for printing
- Separation PDF export

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkling-riso-print/id6794352706/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Can’t purchase full version, support email doesn’t work

*2026-08-20*

I’m hoping someone from the dev team sees this since the last update was only a couple days ago. When I try to pick any of the premium options, I get taken to a purchase screen that says “The purchase isn’t available yet.” When I tried the support email address on the app website, it bounced back as “couldn’t be found, or is unable to receive mail.” If these issues can be fixed, I would be happy to update my review.

### 5/5 — Love it

*2026-08-18*

Amazing, super recommend to all of you guys

## Frequently asked questions about Inkling

### What is Inkling: Riso Print?

Inkling: Riso Print is an application that simulates the distinctive printing process of a Risograph. It allows users to create images with effects like fluorescent overprints, graphic duotones, and coarse newsprint dots.

### How does Inkling simulate Risograph printing?

It mimics the actual press process by separating images into single-color plates based on ink absorption, screening coverage into dots, and simulating the transparent nature of ink overprints with intentional misregistration.

### What printing elements can I control in Inkling?

You can tune 1-4 plates with specific inks, set screen angles from 0-90°, adjust screen ruling from 10-90 lpi, control ink density, and modify misregistration, ink spread, and paper tooth.

### What paper types and sheet options are available?

Inkling supports various paper types including warm white, natural, pure white, and kraft. You can also customize sheet ratios, margins, and edges with options like clean, stamp-perforated, deckle, or punched.

### What export options does Inkling offer?

Inkling provides PNG exports for sharing, high-resolution PNGs for printing, and Separation PDFs with register marks and ink values ready for professional print shops. It can also export animations of the plates landing.

### Does Inkling collect any user data?

No, Inkling has no network access, requires no account, and collects no data. All processing happens on your device, ensuring complete privacy for your photos and creations.

### Is Inkling: Riso Print free to use?

Yes, Inkling: Riso Print is available for free. The application is a one-time purchase, meaning you buy it once and it remains yours without any subscription fees.

### What is the update frequency for Inkling?

Inkling was last updated on August 21, 2026, with version 2.5. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the recent update suggests ongoing support and development.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5 — 2026-08-21

This release rebuilds the print itself.

· Real shadows — deep tones now come from two inks overprinting, not one flat plate
· Inks follow the photo — every picture gets a palette read from its own colours
· Cleaner exports — halftone dots are sampled per cell, so the grain is gone
· A new icon, a new press animation, and more generous paper margins

### 2.4 — 2026-08-17

Start with a photo and get to a print worth sharing, faster.

· CLEARER HOME — see what your photo can become before learning the press
· CLEARER FULL — your current photo now demonstrates smart palettes, clean high-resolution export and every ink
· PAY ONCE — the purchase screen makes permanent ownership clear and always uses the App Store's local price

### 2.2 — 2026-08-12

Every photo now gets its own way of printing.

· ADAPTIVE RESULTS — Inkling recognises graphic compositions, dense detail, portraits and pets, then protects what matters in each
· THREE SMART RECIPES — switch between Graphic, Detail and Portrait and compare them instantly
· DYNAMIC INK BALANCE — Colour Riso balances its blue, pink and orange plates for each photo, reducing peachy skin, tinted white fur and heavy colour casts
· HOLD FOR ORIGINAL — press and hold the print to see the source; let go to return to ink and paper
· Better texture and shadow detail, plus interface refinements throughout

### 2.0 — 2026-08-11

Every print you've pulled now hangs on a wall.

· A NEW SEPARATION ENGINE — warm hues to the warm ink, cool to the cool; shadows print solid in one ink; pale greys become a soft field of dots. More like paper than ever.
· SMART RECIPES — inks pick themselves: orange for sunsets, pink for pink walls, blue holds the night
· THE PRESS ROOM — prints file themselves: numbered, with inks and settings
· IMPOSITION — a dozen layouts, or freeform collage: drag, pinch, rotate, restack
· RECIPE CARDS — inks and screens become a QR card; friends scan and print their own photo
· ONE-TAP SAVE — straight to Photos after the press run; share a clean, watermark-free print if you like

### 1.0 — 2026-08-05

No release notes.

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All apps by 亚 张: https://appshunter.io/developer/1084990479

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