Porter vs Tattplace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Porter
Streamline your tattoo business with an all-in-one platform. Manage client information, schedule appointments, collect deposits, and send automated reminders to improve efficiency and profitability.
- Custom client intake forms
- Integrated appointment scheduling
- Automated deposit collection
- Appointment reminders and confirmations
- Business efficiency tools
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Porter is the first all-in-one software platform designed exclusively for tattoo artists and studios. It combines booking, payments and POS, CRM and marketing, scheduling, and analytics in a single tool — so you can ditch the DMs, spreadsheets, and endless email chains. Clients can book from your Instagram, website, or any digital channel, with customizable intake forms that collect all the details upfront. Collect deposits, accept payments through Porter POS, and auto-split commissions to your artists. Waivers, consent forms, and aftercare messages are built for tattoos — not salons and spas. Built-in email and SMS marketing keeps your clients coming back, automated reminders cut down on no-shows, and reports track revenue, tips, and marketing ROI. Trusted at 1,500+ studios.
Tattplace
This platform connects tattoo artists with available studio workstations. Easily discover, book, and manage your workspace with transparent pricing and real-time availability. Connect with professional studios and build your network.
- Discover available workstations
- Book workstations instantly
- Browse studio profiles
- Read artist reviews
- Real-time availability updates
- Secure booking system
- Transparent pricing
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The ultimate platform connecting tattoo artists with available studio workstations. Book your next tattoo spot with ease! Our app is designed specifically for tattoo artists looking for flexible and available workspace solutions. For Tattoo Artists: - Discover available workstations at verified tattoo studios - Book workstations instantly with transparent pricing - Browse detailed studio profiles, photos, and amenities - Read authentic reviews from fellow artists - Save favorite studios and workstations for quick rebooking Key Features: - Real-time availability updates - Secure booking system with instant confirmation - Comprehensive rating and review system - Detailed studio and workstation information - Interactive maps and directions - Booking history and management Why Artists Choose Us: - Vetted, professional tattoo studios only - Flexible booking options (hourly, daily, weekly) - No hidden fees - transparent pricing - Direct communication with studio owners - Build your network within the tattoo community
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tattplace at 5.0 against Porter's 4.2. Tattplace also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%). Porter's advantage is ratings volume (46 vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). 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.
Tattplace holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Porter has 46 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Porter's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tattplace's.
Porter ships an update every 2 weeks, Tattplace every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Porter | Tattplace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (46 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 46 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Porter Apps, Inc. | Dariel Negrin |
Customer experience
Porter
Tattplace
In-app purchases
Porter
No in-app purchases
Tattplace
No in-app purchases
