# Tabooink: Find a Tattoo Artist — Bookings, finances, AI chat

> App for clients to find tattoo artists and for artists to manage their business. (iPhone/iPad app by Rio Art NYC LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabooink-find-a-tattoo-artist/id6765763797 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rio Art NYC LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896063820)
- Category: Lifestyle, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 166 MB
- Released: 2026-06-02
- Data updated: 2026-07-22
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabooink-find-a-tattoo-artist/id6765763797/reviews.md

## What is Tabooink?

Discover verified tattoo artists, browse their work, and book your next tattoo — all from your phone. Tabooink is also where artists run bookings, deposits, client chat, and finances — no percentage on every transaction.

— FOR TATTOO ARTISTS —

FINANCIAL DASHBOARD THAT THINKS LIKE YOU
• Track tattoo sessions, flash sales and supplies in seconds.
• Automatic gross / net / tax-reserve breakdowns.
• 50-state tax engine: progressive, flat and no-tax states already loaded.
• Year-over-year and month-over-month trends without spreadsheets.
• AI Forecast (Plus): TimesFM 2.5 quantile predictions for your next quarter.

CRM + KANBAN PIPELINE
• Pipeline stages: New → Deposit → Completed → Archived.
• Per-client visit history, deposits, and notes synced across devices.
• Drag clients between stages with a single tap.

CHAT THAT FEELS NATIVE
• 1-to-1 messaging with image attachments.
• iMessage-style avatars on incoming pushes.
• AI reply suggestions tuned to your tone (Plus).
• Healing tracker so clients send aftercare photos in one tap.

APPOINTMENTS + CALENDAR
• Month, week and day calendar views.
• 24h-before local push reminders to clients.
• Apple Calendar two-way sync (Plus).

PUBLIC PROFILE
• Discoverable on the web at tabooink.app/p/your-username.
• Portfolio gallery, styles, location and pricing range.


ARTIST COLLABORATION (PLUS) — NEW
• Find other tattoo artists working in your area or style.
• Send collab requests and work together on a shared design.
• 3-way chats with the client when a collab booking lands.

PERMANENT INTAKE LINK — NEW
• Share one URL with every client.
• Receive structured intake forms in your dashboard.
• reCAPTCHA and rate limiting handle the spam side for you.

— FOR CLIENTS —

DISCOVER ARTISTS YOU'D ACTUALLY BOOK
• Tinder-style swipe across registered artists.
• Filter by zone, style, country and state.
• Travel mode (Plus): find artists in another city before you go.

AI TRY-ON (PLUS)
• Preview a tattoo concept on a photo of your skin before you commit.
• Iterate on placement and size without leaving the app.


EXPERT BLOG (PLUS) — NEW
• 50 articles on tattoo styles, aftercare, pain, pricing, etiquette.
• Written by our team, no third-party content.
• In-app reader with reading time and category filters.

DIRECT CHAT WITH YOUR ARTIST
• Send reference images, ask about availability, drop the deposit.
• Healing journal: photo log of your tattoo's first 30 days.

— SUBSCRIPTIONS —

Tabooink is free to download. Two role-aware paywalls unlock advanced features:

ARTIST
• Pro — $9.99/mo or $89.99/yr — up to 30 clients, dashboard, AI replies, Calendar sync, 3D body map.
• Plus — $34.99/mo or $299.99/yr — unlimited clients, advanced taxes, deposits, healing tracker, no branding.

CLIENT
• Plus — $4.99/mo or $39.99/yr — unlimited DMs, AI Try-On, advanced filters, travel mode.
• Plus Lifetime — $79.99 once — same Plus features forever, no renewal.

Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions on your device. Lifetime is a one-time payment with no auto-renewal.

STRIPE PAYMENTS IN CHAT (NEW)
• Request deposit or full payment. Client pays in Stripe Checkout via Apple Pay, card, Klarna, or Affirm.
• Money goes direct to your Stripe — 0% commission.

AI MESSAGE PREVIEW (PLUS — NEW)
• 60-sec window to edit AI auto-replies before they send.

LIVE TYPING INDICATOR (NEW)
• See when the other person is typing.

— PRIVACY YOU CAN VERIFY —

• No third-party advertising or analytics SDKs.
• No tracking across other apps and websites.
• AI features are opt-in with an in-app consent screen.
• Account deletion lives inside the app — Settings → Delete account (visible directly under Contact Support).

Privacy: https://tabooink.app/privacy
Terms:   https://tabooink.app/terms
Support: https://tabooink.app/support  ·  support@tabooink.app

Made by RIO ART NYC LLC, by tattoo artists for tattoo artists.

## Key features

- Discover and book verified tattoo artists
- Browse artist portfolios and styles
- Manage bookings and client communication
- Financial dashboard for artists
- AI-powered tattoo try-on for clients
- Artist collaboration features

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tabooink Pro — Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Tabooink Pro — Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| Tabooink Plus — Monthly | $34.99 | per month |
| Tabooink Plus — Yearly | $299.99 | per year |
| Tabooink Plus — Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Tabooink Plus — Monthly | $4.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tabooink Plus — Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Tabooink

### How does Tabooink help clients find tattoo artists?

Clients can discover verified tattoo artists by browsing portfolios, filtering by style, location, and country. The app features a Tinder-style swipe interface for easy artist discovery.

### What financial tools does Tabooink offer tattoo artists?

Artists get a financial dashboard with automatic breakdowns for gross, net, and tax reserves. It includes a 50-state tax engine and year-over-year trend analysis. AI Forecast provides quantile predictions for the next quarter.

### Can I preview a tattoo design on my skin with Tabooink?

Yes, the AI Try-On feature allows clients to preview a tattoo concept on a photo of their skin. You can iterate on placement and size directly within the app before committing.

### What are the subscription options for Tabooink?

Tabooink offers role-aware subscriptions. For artists, 'Pro' is $9.99/mo or $89.99/yr, and 'Plus' is $34.99/mo or $299.99/yr. For clients, 'Plus' is $4.99/mo or $39.99/yr, with a $79.99 lifetime option.

### Does Tabooink have ads?

No, Tabooink does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and monetizes through optional in-app purchases for advanced features.

### How often is Tabooink updated?

The latest version of Tabooink is 1.0.6, last updated on June 9, 2026. Updates typically include new features and performance improvements.

### Is Tabooink available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, Tabooink is currently supported on iPhone and iPad. Information regarding Android availability is not specified.

### What is the age rating for Tabooink?

Tabooink has an age rating of 17+. This is due to the nature of tattoo content and the app's functionality for both clients and artists.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.2 — 2026-07-21

NEW - Flash designs you can book
- Artists can now list flash tattoo designs, separate from art for sale - these are meant to be tattooed, not purchased.
- Flash cards show a cyan FLASH badge and a "Book it" button (instead of "Buy") that opens the artist's booking form with the design pre-filled. No checkout involved.

Improvements
- Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.2.1 — 2026-07-11

NEW — Art Marketplace
• Artists can now sell their paintings and original artwork: add pieces with a price to the new "Art gallery (for sale)" in your profile.
• Clients: discover art in the new "Art" section of the explorer and buy with secure Stripe checkout — shipped right to your door.

NEW — Full artist profiles
• Tap any artist's photo or name to open their profile: complete tattoo portfolio in a gallery grid, artwork for sale, and tattoo guides.
• Favorites now open the full artist profile with one tap.

Improvements
• Explorer sections (Artists, Collab, Apprentice, Art) unified in one bar, with fair random ordering for every artist.
• Redesigned client pipeline cards with status navigation and haptic feedback.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.2.0 — 2026-07-09

• Feel it: subtle haptic feedback on every button brings the app to life.
• Instagram inbox: the gold "New client" tag now appears only for brand-new conversations — once you open a chat, it's gone for good.
• Smarter reminders: appointments today now say "Today" (not "tomorrow"), with the real minutes left before your session.
• Request a deposit from any chat in seconds — even without an appointment, one simple window creates it and sends the payment card.
• Reliability: clearer error messages when saving consent, deleting your account, or re-taking your ID photo on waivers.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.1.9 — 2026-07-05

• Repeat session from a client card now links the new appointment to your client automatically — they see it in their app and get the booking card in chat.
• Logging a past session now confirms where it was saved and jumps the calendar right to that date.
• Your artist profile now appears in the public Explore directory (Plus plan).
• Lock Screen widgets keep client names and earnings private until you unlock your iPhone.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.1.8 — 2026-07-04

• Connect your Instagram: read and reply to your DMs right from your Tabooink inbox, with optional AI-powered auto-replies.
• Create and edit AI images inside the chat to share tattoo ideas with your clients.
• Automatic thank-you message with a review link after every completed payment.
• Smarter appointment cards in chat, calendar sync improvements and clearer pending-money tracking.
• Performance improvements and bug fixes across calendar, reports, messaging and profiles.

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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 2026-07-22.*
