# Linework app vs Ink Maps

The clearest difference is rating: Ink Maps at 4.4 against Linework app's 3.8. Ink Maps also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 67%) and ratings volume (34 vs 4). Linework app's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Linework app sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.00 per month and Ink Maps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ink Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ink Maps has 34 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Linework app's written reviews are positive against 83% of Ink Maps's.

Linework app ships an update every 9 days, Ink Maps every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Linework app | Ink Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linework-app/id1611510851/reviews) | **[4.4 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ink-maps/id6447990560/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **34** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 88 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Linework Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678710814) | [Jake Swist](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683190044) |

## What reviewers say

### Linework app

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linework-app/id1611510851)

Manage your tattoo business with ease. Schedule appointments, send client notifications, and process payments seamlessly. Streamline your operations and focus on your art.

**Highlights:** Appointment management, Client notifications, Payment collection, Business operations management, Artist-focused tools

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Artist plan | $49.00 | per month |
| Artist plan yearly | $499.99 | per year |


### Ink Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ink-maps/id6447990560)

This app helps tattoo artists manage their work by organizing color palettes, mixing pigments digitally, and creating stencils. It also includes client management features and allows for exporting palettes to popular design software.

**Highlights:** Organize color palettes, Digitally mix pigments, Create and make stencils, Client information tracking, Export palettes to Procreate/Photoshop, Filter by skin tones

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Linework app free?

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

### Is Ink Maps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Linework app or Ink Maps?

Ink Maps is rated higher. Linework app averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Ink Maps averages 4.4 from 34 ratings.

### Do Linework app or Ink Maps have ads?

Neither Linework app nor Ink Maps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Linework app or Ink Maps?

Linework app ships an update every 9 days, and Ink Maps every 3 weeks. Most recently, Linework app was updated on September 15, 2026 and Ink Maps on September 24, 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.*