ESCx Control vs InkMachines
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ESCx Control
This app allows users to remotely control the Tattcom ESCx power supply via Bluetooth. It provides a convenient interface for managing power settings directly from a mobile device.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Power supply control
- Remote management
- User-friendly interface
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Bluetooth control app for the Tattcom ESCx power supply
InkMachines
This app allows users to manage settings and control wireless X2 power supply devices in real time. It provides a seamless connection for tattoo artists to optimize their equipment.
- Real-time device control
- Settings management
- Wireless X2 power supply compatibility
- Seamless connection
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InkMachines is the companion app for compatible InkMachines X2 devices. Connect over Bluetooth to view device status, manage supported settings, and control compatible power supplies from a clear, customizable work screen. Features include: - live voltage, battery, signal, and work-status presentation - control of supported power-supply functions - device settings and firmware status - customizable backgrounds, colors, and button appearance - App & Device Guide with pairing and operating information - setup transfer to another phone or tablet - layouts adapted for supported iPhone and iPad sizes Compatible InkMachines hardware is required for device control. Available features depend on the connected device and its firmware. Always follow the instructions supplied with your InkMachines equipment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ESCx Control at 5.0 against InkMachines's 3.7. ESCx Control also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ESCx Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.
ESCx Control ships an update every 3 months, InkMachines every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ESCx Control | InkMachines |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TATTCOM | InkMachines Sweden AB |
Customer experience
ESCx Control
InkMachines
In-app purchases
ESCx Control
No in-app purchases
InkMachines
No in-app purchases
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