Inkalot vs Bentos
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Inkalot
A minimalist drawing application designed for intuitive use with a stylus. It allows users to create, record drawing sessions, and export high-resolution artwork to various apps. Enjoy a simple, organic drawing experience.
- Minimalist drawing interface
- Optimized for stylus input
- Export to Files and Photos apps
- High-resolution PNG export (300/600 dpi)
- Record drawing sessions for videos
- Print directly via AirPrint
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Inkalot (formally Doodle-A-Lot) is a minimalistic, just enough, drawing app, made with an Apple Pencil in mind. It's easy to use and a lot of fun. You can export to the Files App, Photos App or Air Print. Exports are 8.5 x 11 @ 300 dpi (600 dpi option for newer iPads) in PNG format with transparency and 1-bit options. The ink is smooth, but like the real thing, it picks up that organic irregularity that exists with pen and paper. Record your drawing sessions for quick videos. Get out of your left brain and enjoy the simplicity!
Bentos
Design and visualize retail display bays in 3D. Effortlessly create, test, and share product arrangements using customizable fixtures and realistic store environments. Preview designs in augmented reality.
- 3D bay visualization
- Fixture and product placement
- Realistic store environments
- Augmented reality preview
- Customizable templates
- Shareable design exports
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Bentos is a merchandising playground that helps you quickly visualize virtually any bay for use in an Avenue. Effortlessly design, test, and share endless displays in minutes, all in 3D. Bay Builder: Choose a 5-foot or 10-foot bay. Select a backdrop or make your bay a Graphic Panel. Add fixtures like counters, shelves, and drawers. Add products like phones, trays, and tablets. Adjust the position, rotation, stock, and style of items in your bay. Store Environments: Choose between five realistic environments to see how your bay will look in a real store. Toggle between day and night mode. AR Preview & Sharing: Preview your designs in augmented reality and share AR Quick Look files, ZIP archives, video tours, and snapshots with friends and colleagues. Customizable Templates: Start with a built-in template and rearrange fixtures or add new products. Asset Library: Extend your bay with custom artwork and 3D models. Bentos is available on iOS and iPadOS.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Bentos at Free against Inkalot's $7.99. Inkalot's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 7 months). On rating, 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
Bentos is free to download; Inkalot costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Inkalot against 5.0 for Bentos. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 8 respectively.
Inkalot ships an update every 5 days, Bentos every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Inkalot | Bentos |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Binary Square, Inc. | Michael Steeber |
Customer experience
Inkalot
Bentos
In-app purchases
Inkalot
No in-app purchases
Bentos
No in-app purchases
