Comparison

Tattoo Studio Pro vs LVL2

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

Head to head
About

Tattoo Studio Pro

Streamline your tattoo studio operations with this all-in-one management app. Manage appointments, digital forms, client portfolios, and team collaboration. Boost revenue and cut no-shows with integrated payment processing and customizable reminders.

Highlights
  • Digital client forms
  • Appointment management
  • Portfolio showcase
  • Team collaboration
  • Automated reminders
  • Stripe POS integration
  • Financial tracking
Features
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Say goodbye to shop chaos and hello to the only all-in-one management app built just for tattoo studios, no salons, no gyms, just your world. Tattoo Studio Pro streamlines your workflow, cuts no-shows, and helps you grow, so you can focus on your art. Ready to level up? Everything you need to transform your business: - Log every ink and needle (NEW!): Set up the inks and needles you use, then tick them off on each client's form. Lot numbers fill in automatically and land on the signed consent PDF, ready for your health inspector. - Be up and running in minutes: Signing up asks for your studio name and a PIN, not ten fields. A setup checklist walks you through the rest. - Get answers without leaving the app: Tap Ask Dot on any screen, or reach a human by email or a booked call. - Run your day from the Calendar: Day, week, month, and list views, staff color-coding, and view settings that stick between sessions. - Track every appointment's status: Mark appointments Upcoming, Confirmed, Cancelled, Completed, or No-Show. - Keep your team's hours straight: Studio and artist hours, time off so nobody gets booked while away, and a Schedule view of the whole team's week. - Automatic booking confirmations: Every appointment fires an instant confirmation text from your own template, honoring each client's SMS consent. Switch texts off per appointment. - Collect deposits at booking: Your confirmation goes out with a secure payment link, or copy a link from any appointment and send it yourself. Take the deposit at the counter and the link switches off, so nobody pays twice. - Smarter reminder sequences: Build up to 5 timed SMS reminders per appointment, with live preview. - Take card payments in person: Pair a Stripe M2 card reader and take chip, swipe, and contactless payments with tipping, right from checkout. Sales land in your reports. - Know every client: Client profiles show visits, spend, and deposits at a glance, with purchase history in its own tab. - Online and walk-in check-in: Clients fill out your form before they arrive and land in a Walk-ins tab. Match them and drop them into the Queue, your one dashboard for appointments, forms, and check-ins. - Sync bookings to your phone: One-way calendar sync puts your appointments on your lock screen, your Apple Watch, or wherever your calendar lives. - Capture every lead with Inbox: Share your request link or embed it anywhere. Requests with notes and photo references land in one inbox you can confirm, decline, or convert. - Share your portfolio anywhere: Copy a public portfolio link or embed code for your socials, your site, or a client. - Ditch the paperwork: Go paperless with digital consent forms and health questionnaires, customize them to fit your vibe. - Sync your crew: Invite your team with role-based access to keep everyone on the same page. - Boost revenue with Stripe: Use Stripe as your full POS for service and retail sales, with required consent forms connected to each service. - Track your finances: Monitor sales, deposits, and reports with ease. Your numbers, your control. - Manage your plan in the app: Upgrade, switch plans, or manage your subscription without leaving Tattoo Studio Pro. - Keep it secure: Cloud-based storage and privacy-first design keep your data safe, with auto-lock controls to fit your device. - Run your shop anywhere: Our companion web app lets you manage your studio on any device. Why Tattoo Studio Pro? We're the tattoo-specific solution that gets you. Join studios around the world saving time, boosting revenue, and growing their client list. Try it free for 30 days! Download now and see the difference. Questions? Hit us up at support@tattoostudiopro.com. Let's keep your chairs filled and your shop buzzing! EULA - https://tattoostudiopro.com/eula/ Privacy Policy - https://tattoostudiopro.com/privacy-policy/ Terms & Conditions - https://tattoostudiopro.com/terms-and-conditions/

About

LVL2

Manage your creative business with a comprehensive booking and client management platform. Streamline appointments, handle payments, and utilize AI assistance to simplify operations for independent artists and service providers.

Highlights
  • Custom booking page with personal link
  • Per-service intake forms
  • Flash design management with instant checkout
  • Instant payment collection via Stripe
  • AI booking assistant (LVL2BOT)
  • Client relationship management (CRM)
  • Real-time analytics and revenue tracking
Features
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LVL2 is the studio management app built by a tattoo artist, for tattoo artists. Stop chasing DMs and juggling spreadsheets — run your whole business from one place. BOOKING REQUESTS Clients submit booking requests through your branded profile. You approve, deny, or counter. No DMs, no back-and-forth — just organized intake. CALENDAR & SCHEDULING Manage your schedule, block out time, and keep every appointment in one calendar. See everything at a glance and book clients yourself when needed. DEPOSITS & PAYMENTS Require deposits before you start drawing. Collect via Stripe — cards, Apple Pay, and cash. Stripe Connect keeps your payouts on time. FLASH DROPS List flash designs with prices. Clients claim them and pay deposits right away. Run timed drops, manage availability, and fill your schedule with ready-to-go work. CLIENT CRM Every client has a record — past sessions, tags, notes, and contact info. Know who your regulars are and reach out when you have openings. CREATIVE STUDIO Generate social posts, flash announcements, and promo content with AI tools built for tattoo artists. Go from idea to post in minutes. AUTO-MESSAGES Set up automated messages that go out before appointments, after sessions, or on any trigger you choose. Keep clients informed without lifting a finger. STENCIL LAB Build better stencils with comparison tools and share them with clients before their session. Fewer surprises, smoother day-of. ARTIST SHOP Sell prints, merch, and digital products straight from your profile. Cart, checkout, and order management included — no third-party store needed. KIOSK MODE Turn an iPad into a self-service check-in terminal. Clients sign waivers, join waitlists, and pay — all without staff intervention. CONVENTION MODE Run your booth at conventions with a live queue, QR check-in, and slot management. Keep the line moving and book walk-ins on the spot. REFERRALS & REVIEWS Built-in referral program and review collection. Grow through word of mouth and build your reputation automatically. LVL2 is available on iOS and Android. Free to get started — designed to grow with you.

Screenshots

Tattoo Studio Pro4 screens
LVL24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LVL2 at 100% against Tattoo Studio Pro's 48%. LVL2 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4). Tattoo Studio Pro's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (88 vs 8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Tattoo Studio Pro sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $29.00 per month and LVL2 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LVL2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tattoo Studio Pro has 88 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Tattoo Studio Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of LVL2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tattoo Studio Pro ships an update weekly, LVL2 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tattoo Studio Pro versus LVL2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTattoo Studio ProLVL2
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (88 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings88 — better8
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZadie Studio, LLCRussell Cain

Customer experience

Tattoo Studio Pro

All ratings88 ratings
Positive55.7%
Neutral6.8%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive48.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative44.0%

LVL2

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Tattoo Studio Pro

Reported bugs

34 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • App logs users out unexpectedly
  • App shows error messages about incomplete fields or permissions
  • App tells users they don't have a subscription when they do
  • App won't let users access their queue
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  • App frequently force quits
  • App buffers and freezes
  • App doesn't work properly after updates
  • App crashes and turns screen white
  • App requires users to re-enter information after crashes
  • App doesn't allow updating artist names or info
  • ID photo doesn't always work
  • Lost all paperwork from previous year after an update
  • App doesn't work at all after the latest update
  • App doesn't allow access to software paid for
  • New update requires users to enter names and emails of all past employees
  • App won't load
  • App crashes during client consent form process
  • App throws an error on the page asking for price, artist, etc.
  • App shows one client but not another with the exact same name
  • App asks for ID at the end instead of the beginning
  • App is down for extended periods (3 days)
  • New update prevents using new crew members until old pro member ends
  • App requires admin passcode and doesn't accept ID photo
  • Reports stopped working after the trial period
  • Cannot search for clients by last name
  • Customer service takes days/weeks to respond and gives zero effort
  • App has a spelling mistake on the first screen
  • App doesn't allow modification of artist or price after entry
  • Price sometimes saves as $0
  • App crashes sometimes, and the spinning wheel gets stuck
  • Customer can remove ID picture easily
  • Customer can enter one letter/number for fields like phone number
  • App crashes and customer needs to re-fill all info

Requested features

12 requests
  • Ability to adjust prices on paperwork
  • Easier search for previous clients
  • Add 'emergency contact' section
  • Way to select multiple clients to back up data
  • Option to remove piercing option for tattoo-only studios
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  • Save completed forms automatically to external drive (e.g., Google Drive)
  • Ability to post reference pics and finished pics under each client's file
  • Search clients by last name
  • Editable text for text reminders
  • Save every page before moving to the next to prevent data loss
  • Ability to adjust artist or price after entry
  • Fix spelling mistakes in the app

LVL2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Tattoo Studio Pro

Subscriptions12
  • SOLO Monthly1 Month trial$29.001 Month
  • FORMS Monthly14 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • PLUS Monthly14 Days trial$49.991 Month
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  • CREW Montyly1 Month trial$69.001 Month
  • PRO Monthly14 Days trial$69.991 Month
  • TRIBE Monthly1 Month trial$119.001 Month
  • SOLO Yearly1 Month trial$239.001 Year
  • FORMS Yearly14 Days trial$299.991 Year
  • PLUS Yearly14 Days trial$399.991 Year
  • PRO Yearly14 Days trial$499.991 Year
  • CREW Yearly1 Month trial$579.001 Year
  • TRIBE Yearly1 Month trial$990.001 Year
5 purchases

LVL2

Subscriptions2
  • LVL2 Pro$49.991 Month
  • LVL2 Studio$99.991 Month
One-time3
  • Stencil Starter$19.99
  • Stencil Growth$49.99
  • Stencil Studio$149.00

Questions

Is Tattoo Studio Pro free?
Tattoo Studio Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LVL2 free?
LVL2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tattoo Studio Pro or LVL2?
LVL2 is rated higher. Tattoo Studio Pro averages 3.4 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while LVL2 averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Tattoo Studio Pro or LVL2 have ads?
Neither Tattoo Studio Pro nor LVL2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tattoo Studio Pro or LVL2?
Tattoo Studio Pro ships an update weekly, and LVL2 every 4 months. Most recently, Tattoo Studio Pro was updated on October 14, 2026 and LVL2 on October 7, 2026.

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