Comparison

Encode vs TattApp

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

Head to head
About

Encode

Learn to code with interactive, bite-sized lessons designed for busy schedules. Master popular languages like Python, JavaScript, and SQL through hands-on exercises and challenges. Ideal for beginners, this app makes coding accessible and fun, offering certificates upon completion.

Highlights
  • Bite-sized interactive lessons
  • Hands-on coding exercises
  • Learn Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, SQL
  • Built-in code playground
  • Daily motivation streaks and hearts
  • Certificates of completion
Features
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Start coding today with short, interactive lessons! Learn Python, SQL, HTML/CSS, JavaScript (and more) at your own pace. Encode makes learning to code easy! Bite-Sized Learning: Fit coding into your busy life with effective lessons you can complete in just 15 minutes daily. Hands-On Coding: Write REAL code from lesson one! Our interactive quizzes, coding exercises, and challenges build practical, real-world skills. Master In-Demand Languages: Learn Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, & SQL. Plus, explore mini-courses in R, Swift, Java, & the Command Line. Practice Anywhere: Our built-in playground for coding means no setup headaches. Experiment, test, and write code on the go. Learning Made Fun: Daily streaks and hearts keep you motivated. Coding feels like a game, not a chore! Perfect for Absolute Beginners: No coding experience needed! Encode guides you step-by-step, demystifying complex concepts. Build Real-World Skills: Prepare to build websites, automate tasks, analyze data, or launch your tech career. Earn Your Certificate: Showcase your new coding skills with a personalized certificate of completion. Join thousands learning to code with Encode. Visit https://upskew.com/privacy for our Privacy Policy and https://upskew.com/tos for our Terms of Use. Illustrations by Ouch (https://icons8.com/ouch). Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you at support@upskew.com.

About

TattApp

Practice tattoo techniques on your iPad with realistic simulations of needles, colors, and power supply. Import images as stencils or references to hone your blending, shading, and saturation skills without risk.

Highlights
  • Realistic needle simulation
  • Apple Pencil pressure/azimuth sensitivity
  • Various needle configurations
  • Color mixing with Eternal Ink palette
  • Import images as stencils
  • Adjustable power supply speed
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This is an IPAD PRO DRAWING APP that REQUIRES an APPLE PENCIL!!! The iPad Pro is currently the only device that can process the fast speeds of the tattoo machine simulation up to 11.7 volts (120cps). 7th gen (and newer) iPad and iPad Air will run slower with a max machine speed of 7.4 volts (60 cps). All other devices will experience lag. DO NOT PURCHASE if you are not using an iPad or iPad Pro AND Apple Pencil!!! Practice tattooing techniques without the mess and risk of permanent damage. Drawing with TattApp simulates needles going in and out of the drawing surface at high speed. Needle direction and depth are simulated by utilizing the Apple Pencil's azimuth and pressure sensitivity features. Choose from different needle configurations including liners, rounds, magnums, and soft-edge magnums. Lay out colors from the Eternal Ink lineup and dip between them to create new colors. Corner shade with various sized magnum needles. Import an image to use as a stencil guide. Use the rinse cup. Slow down or speed up the power supply. There is also a drawing section where you can import a photo, trace out a stencil, and then use the photo as reference to try your skills at emulating the style. TattApp is perfect for the practice of blending, shading, and saturating techniques as well as developing an awareness of hand speed. Stop butchering people and practice with TattApp.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Encode at Free against TattApp's $9.99. Encode also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (89% vs 48%). TattApp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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

Encode is free to download; TattApp costs $9.99 up front. Encode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. TattApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Encode holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Encode has 6.4K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Encode's written reviews are positive against 48% of TattApp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Encode ships an update every 2 weeks, TattApp every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Encode versus TattApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEncodeTattApp
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.8 (6.4K ratings) — better3.0 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews88.7% of reviews — better47.6% of reviews
Number of ratings6.4K — better22
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUpskew Pty. Ltd.Cody Deegan

Customer experience

Encode

All ratings6,372 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews248 reviews
Positive88.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative6.5%

TattApp

All ratings20 ratings
Positive45.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral23.8%
Negative28.6%

Bugs and requests

Encode

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect grammar/spelling in some lessons
  • Inability to input answers in certain lessons
  • Lesson content not always matching what's asked

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more coding languages like C++, C#, and Lua
  • Implement progress sync across devices
  • Provide more interactive coding exercises
  • Include audio/voice guidance for lessons

TattApp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Encode

Subscriptions2
  • Encode Plus (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Encode Plus (Annual)$39.991 Year
None

TattApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Encode free?
Encode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TattApp free?
TattApp costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Encode or TattApp?
Encode is rated higher. Encode averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while TattApp averages 3.0 from 22 ratings.
Do Encode or TattApp have ads?
Encode shows ads; TattApp does not.
Which is updated more often, Encode or TattApp?
Encode ships an update every 2 weeks, and TattApp every 10 days. Most recently, Encode was updated on September 24, 2026 and TattApp on June 1, 2026.

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