Comparison

Inkers vs Inker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Inkers

This app serves as an encyclopedic tattoo reference, featuring interviews, videos, and global reports on tattoo culture. It also provides tools for artists, including 3D models and digital brushes, alongside a bookstore and a digital store for merchandise.

Highlights
  • Tattoo interviews and videos
  • 3D tattoo design models
  • Procreate brushes and stamps
  • Digital and paper reference books
  • Tattoo sketchbooks and art-books
  • Digital store for merchandise
Features
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Design tattoos faster in Procreate, and go deeper into the culture behind them. 100+ Procreate brushes for tattoo artists, alongside an encyclopedic library of 450+ articles, 70+ ebooks and 60+ 3D reference objects on modern tattooing and where it came from. BRUSHES FOR PROCREATE • 100+ brushes covering every style: precise liners, smooth shaders, stipple and dotwork, realism, traditional and flash, lettering • 3D objects built for Procreate • Import in seconds and start drawing on iPad AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF TATTOOING 450+ articles: interviews, videos and reports from around the world on modern tattooing and its origins. New pieces added regularly, so there is always something to come back to. REFERENCE FOR ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS • 60+ 3D models of classic tattoo designs • Tattoo lettering fonts • 70+ ebooks and digital reference books A TATTOO BOOKSTORE Sketchbooks and art books from tattoo artists around the world, in digital and print. THE INKERS STORE 100+ items: prints signed by renowned artists, clothing, stickers and goodies. The Inkers team ships updates regularly, in both features and content. Come back often.

About

Inker

Discover and book tattoo artists based on style and location. Browse global artists, request appointments, and explore tattoo inspiration and events. Connect with the tattoo community and find job opportunities.

Highlights
  • Discover tattoo artists by style
  • Find local tattoo shops and artists
  • Request and book appointments
  • Explore tattoo inspiration and designs
  • Discover tattoo conventions and events
  • Find tattoo jobs and guest spots
Features
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Inker is a free tattoo discovery and AR try-on app. Generate a tattoo design from a text prompt or upload your own sketch, preview it on your skin, then discover tattoo artists by style and location. See a tattoo's size and placement on your body before you commit. When you are ready, browse real portfolios and connect with nearby artists who can bring your idea to life. With Inker you can: • Try tattoo designs on your body with AR • Generate tattoo ideas from a prompt or upload a sketch • Preview tattoo size and placement before booking • Find tattoo artists and studios near you • Browse real artist portfolios by style • Request and book tattoo appointments • Message and follow tattoo artists • Discover tattoo events, jobs, and guest spots Whether you are exploring your first tattoo, planning your next piece, or building your tattoo business, Inker brings tattoo inspiration, artists, and community together in one free app.

Screenshots

Inkers4 screens
Inker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Inker at 100% against Inkers's 50%. Inker also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 21). Inkers's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Inkers sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Inker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Inker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Inkers's written reviews are positive against 100% of Inker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Inkers ships an update every 6 weeks, Inker weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Inkers versus Inker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInkersInker
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (24 ratings)4.7 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.514.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB185 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperInkersInker Inc.

Customer experience

Inkers

All ratings24 ratings
Positive45.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral5.3%
Negative44.7%

Inker

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

21 purchases

Inkers

One-time21
  • Brushes Pack Letters 07$0.99
  • Brushes Pack Letters 09$0.99
  • Brushes Pack Letters 04$1.99
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  • Letters Reference$3.99
  • Brush Pack - Lotus #1$4.99
  • Brush Pack - Chrysanthemes #1$5.99
  • Brush Pack Roses$7.99
  • Brush Pack Koi$7.99
  • Brush Pack - Peony #1$7.99
  • Brushes Pack Flowers$8.99
  • Brush Pack - Japanese Clouds$9.99
  • Snakes By Gaston$9.99
  • Mandala Brushes$9.99
  • Brush Pack Sakura$11.99
  • Brushes Pack - Acanthe Leaves$11.99
  • Brush Pack - Wings #1$11.99
  • Brush Pack - Dragons by Gaston$11.99
  • Brushes Pack Birds$12.99
  • Brush Pack Waves$16.99
  • Brush Pack - Skulls #1$16.99
  • Brush Pack Michel Font$16.99
None

Inker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Inkers free?
Inkers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Inker free?
Inker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Inkers or Inker?
Inker is rated higher. Inkers averages 2.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Inker averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.
Do Inkers or Inker have ads?
Inker shows ads; Inkers does not.
Which is updated more often, Inkers or Inker?
Inkers ships an update every 6 weeks, and Inker weekly. Most recently, Inkers was updated on October 21, 2026 and Inker on October 19, 2026.

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