InkMachines vs ATS886
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
ATS886
Print A4 size images directly from your phone. Connect wirelessly via Bluetooth to compatible printers for convenient, on-the-go printing.
- A4 image printing
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Mobile printing
- Wireless connection
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A4 size image printer. Easily connect your phone to a printer through Bluetooth
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: InkMachines at 3.7 against ATS886's 2.5. InkMachines also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 34%). ATS886's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (24 vs 3). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
InkMachines holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ATS886 has 24 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of InkMachines's written reviews are positive against 34% of ATS886's.
InkMachines ships an update every 9 months, ATS886 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | InkMachines | ATS886 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | 2.5 (24 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 34.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 24 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | InkMachines Sweden AB | 文柏 蒋 |
Customer experience
InkMachines
ATS886
In-app purchases
InkMachines
No in-app purchases
ATS886
No in-app purchases
