# Inkers vs Wakebound

The clearest difference is update cadence: Wakebound at every 5 days against Inkers's every 6 weeks. Inkers's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Inkers sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and Wakebound sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Inkers ships an update every 6 weeks, Wakebound every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Inkers | Wakebound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkers-the-tattoo-reference/id592877856/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **24** | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 36 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Inkers](https://appshunter.io/developer/876558426) | [OPTIMUMTECH FUSION SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809554209) |

## 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 |


### Wakebound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wakebound/id6809554207)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Wakebound Premium | $85.99 | one-time |
| Wakebound Premium | $119.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Inkers free?

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

### Is Wakebound free?

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

### Do Inkers or Wakebound have ads?

Neither Inkers nor Wakebound shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Inkers or Wakebound?

Inkers ships an update every 6 weeks, and Wakebound every 5 days. Most recently, Inkers was updated on October 24, 2026 and Wakebound on October 26, 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.*