# Virtual Tattoo Maker vs Tattoo Maker Design Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Tattoo Maker Design Editor at 4.6 against Virtual Tattoo Maker's 4.1. Virtual Tattoo Maker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (485 vs 7). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Virtual Tattoo Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tattoo Maker Design Editor sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tattoo Maker Design Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Tattoo Maker has 485 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Virtual Tattoo Maker ships an update every 8 months, Tattoo Maker Design Editor every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Tattoo Maker | Tattoo Maker Design Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (485 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-tattoo-maker-inkluv/id1225305346/reviews) | **[4.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tattoo-maker-design-editor/id6446168537/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **485** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ankur Chauhan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1162268225) | [Appwallet Technologies Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581780855) |

## What reviewers say

### Virtual Tattoo Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-tattoo-maker-inkluv/id1225305346)

Design and visualize tattoos on your photos with a wide array of professional designs and editing tools. Easily add text, stickers, and even mini photos to create custom tattoo art.

**Highlights:** Vast tattoo collection, Photo import from camera/gallery, Professional photo editing tools, Free painting functionality, Sticker and text additions, Photo management and sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertisements | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Amazing app
- 👍 Fun to use
- 👍 Awesome app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High cost for features
- 🤔 Confusing to navigate
- ⏳ Takes a long time to progress
- 👎 Lacks functionality without upgrade
- 👎 No free trial/preview

**Reported bugs**

- App closes after ad/rating prompt
- Stickers not placing correctly

**Requested features**

- Allow checking features before purchase


### Tattoo Maker Design Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tattoo-maker-design-editor/id6446168537)

Virtually try on various tattoo designs without pain or ink. This app allows you to add realistic tattoos to your photos, experiment with different styles, and share your creations with friends. Explore a wide range of artistic designs for both men and women.

**Highlights:** Add virtual tattoos to photos, Try diverse tattoo designs, Rotate and resize tattoos, Adjust tattoo color and transparency, Apply filters to photos, Save and share edited photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtual Tattoo Maker free?

Virtual Tattoo Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tattoo Maker Design Editor free?

Tattoo Maker Design Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Virtual Tattoo Maker or Tattoo Maker Design Editor?

Tattoo Maker Design Editor is rated higher. Virtual Tattoo Maker averages 4.1 out of 5 from 485 ratings, while Tattoo Maker Design Editor averages 4.6 from 7 ratings.

### Do Virtual Tattoo Maker or Tattoo Maker Design Editor have ads?

Tattoo Maker Design Editor shows ads; Virtual Tattoo Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Virtual Tattoo Maker or Tattoo Maker Design Editor?

Virtual Tattoo Maker ships an update every 8 months, and Tattoo Maker Design Editor every 9 months. Most recently, Virtual Tattoo Maker was updated on November 2, 2026 and Tattoo Maker Design Editor on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*