# Inkers vs Inker

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Inkers | Inker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkers-the-tattoo-reference/id592877856/reviews) | **[4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inker/id6759721154/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 36 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Inkers](https://appshunter.io/developer/876558426) | [Inker Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880344690) |

## What reviewers say

### Inkers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkers-the-tattoo-reference/id592877856)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brushes Pack Letters 07 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Brushes Pack Letters 09 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Brushes Pack Letters 04 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Letters Reference | $3.99 | one-time |
| Brush Pack - Lotus #1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Brush Pack - Chrysanthemes #1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Brush Pack Roses | $7.99 | one-time |
| Brush Pack Koi | $7.99 | one-time |
| Brush Pack - Peony #1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Brushes Pack Flowers | $8.99 | one-time |
| Brush Pack - Japanese Clouds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Snakes By Gaston | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mandala Brushes | $9.99 | one-time |
| Brush Pack Sakura | $11.99 | one-time |
| Brushes Pack - Acanthe Leaves | $11.99 | one-time |
| Brush Pack - Wings #1 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Brush Pack - Dragons by Gaston | $11.99 | one-time |
| Brushes Pack Birds | $12.99 | one-time |
| Brush Pack Waves | $16.99 | one-time |
| Brush Pack - Skulls #1 | $16.99 | one-time |
| Brush Pack Michel Font | $16.99 | one-time |


### Inker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inker/id6759721154)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*