# Lamar vs Tattoo Studio Simulator

Lamar and Tattoo Studio Simulator both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 40% of Lamar's written reviews are positive against 18% of Tattoo Studio Simulator's. Lamar also leads on ratings volume (183K vs 3.5K) and chart position (#3 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lamar sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Tattoo Studio Simulator sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Lamar against 4.5 for Tattoo Studio Simulator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lamar has 183K ratings behind it against 3.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Lamar's written reviews are positive against 18% of Tattoo Studio Simulator's.

Lamar ships an update monthly, Tattoo Studio Simulator every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lamar | Tattoo Studio Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (183K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lamar-idle-vlogger/id1595314851/reviews)** | [4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tattoo-studio-simulator/id6743083378/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **183K** | 3.5K |
| Positive reviews | **39.8% of reviews** | 18.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 290 MB | 421 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Crazy Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/721307559) | [Skyloft Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718897492) |

## What reviewers say

### Lamar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lamar-idle-vlogger/id1595314851)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · Role Playing, #19 Top Free · Simulation, #143 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Start as a nobody and become an internet sensation by creating hilarious and viral videos. Engage with fans, upgrade your equipment, and customize your vlogger's look. Overcome challenges and grow your online fame.

**Highlights:** Create hilarious and viral video content, Grow your fanbase and gain followers, Upgrade equipment and decorate your studio, Customize vlogger appearance with outfits and hairstyles, Overcome challenges like haters and trolls, Idle progression for continuous growth

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Offer Old Money A | $1.99 | one-time |
| Offer Old Money A-2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shop Old Gold A | $1.99 | one-time |
| Offer Old Money B | $4.99 | one-time |
| Offer Old Money B-2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Offer Old Money D | $4.99 | one-time |
| Disable forced ads! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Safebox | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy bank | $6.99 | one-time |
| Shop Old Piggy | $6.99 | one-time |
| Offer Old Money C | $8.99 | one-time |
| NoAds Pass | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Funny and entertaining
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Optional ads for rewards
- 👍 Offline progress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Excessive ads
- 🔒 Progression reset on restart
- 🔒 Misleading advertising

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after watching ads
- Offline income not registering properly
- Freezing and performance issues

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Character customization options
- Leaderboards and social features
- Retain progression on restart


### Tattoo Studio Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tattoo-studio-simulator/id6743083378)

Manage and grow a tattoo studio from a small shop to a popular parlor. Design tattoos, decorate your space, run an equipment store, and hire staff to build your reputation and business.

**Highlights:** Realistic tattoo creation, Studio customization and decoration, Run an equipment shop, Hire and manage staff, Studio expansion, 3D graphics

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $500 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 premium currency | $1.99 | one-time |
| $2500 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Interstitial Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| 600 premium currency | $3.99 | one-time |
| $5000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 premium currency | $5.99 | one-time |
| $50000 | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 💡 Controller support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches with storage/boxes
- 🔒 Inability to customize designs

**Reported bugs**

- Glitch when hiring workers at the cashier
- Inability to pick up boxes near storage
- Glitches with ad pop-ups

**Requested features**

- Ability to create custom tattoo designs
- More customization options for shop equipment and decorations
- Clothing store feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lamar free?

Lamar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tattoo Studio Simulator free?

Tattoo Studio Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lamar or Tattoo Studio Simulator?

Lamar is rated higher. Lamar averages 4.6 out of 5 from 183K ratings, while Tattoo Studio Simulator averages 4.5 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Lamar or Tattoo Studio Simulator have ads?

Both Lamar and Tattoo Studio Simulator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lamar or Tattoo Studio Simulator?

Lamar ships an update monthly, and Tattoo Studio Simulator every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lamar was updated on October 21, 2026 and Tattoo Studio Simulator on October 21, 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.*