InkMachines vs Dragonhawk
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.
Dragonhawk
This app helps tattoo artists manage their clients and streamline their workflow. It offers features like a CRM system, working mode settings, and connectivity to wireless design printers and tattoo machines. Additionally, it includes tattoo timing and automatic settlement capabilities.
- Client Relationship Management (CRM)
- Set working mode/voltage
- Connect wireless tattoo design printer
- Connect machine/pedal
- Tattoo timing
- Automatic settlement
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Makes it easier for tattoo artists to work and manage clients ●CRM (customer relationship management) system ●Set working mode/voltage ●Connect a wireless tattoo design printer ●Connect the machine/pedal ●Tattoo timing, automatic settlement
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: InkMachines at 67% against Dragonhawk's 0%. InkMachines also leads on rating (3.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Dragonhawk's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). 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 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of InkMachines's written reviews are positive against 0% of Dragonhawk's.
InkMachines ships an update every 9 months, Dragonhawk every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | InkMachines | Dragonhawk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | InkMachines Sweden AB | Xiong Meng Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
InkMachines
Dragonhawk
In-app purchases
InkMachines
No in-app purchases
Dragonhawk
No in-app purchases
