# Inkers vs Roman Dates

The clearest difference is rating: Roman Dates at 4.8 against Inkers's 2.9. Roman Dates also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 24) and review sentiment (69% vs 50%). Inkers's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Inkers sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and Roman Dates sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Roman Dates holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roman Dates has 1.4K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Inkers's written reviews are positive against 69% of Roman Dates's.

Inkers ships an update every 6 weeks, Roman Dates every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Inkers | Roman Dates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkers-the-tattoo-reference/id592877856/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roman-dates/id912520382/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Inkers](https://appshunter.io/developer/876558426) | [Rob Clarke](https://appshunter.io/developer/291773128) |

## 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 |


### Roman Dates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roman-dates/id912520382)

Easily convert important dates into Roman numerals for special occasions like tattoos or anniversaries. The app automatically attempts to detect the correct date order.

**Highlights:** Date to Roman numeral conversion, Automatic date order detection, Ideal for tattoos and anniversaries, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nice Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Great Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Smashing Tip | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works well
- 💡 Useful for Roman numerals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when trying to save image
- 🐛 Doesn't save properly

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to save image
- Doesn't save properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to save generated Roman numerals


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Inkers free?

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

### Is Roman Dates free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Inkers or Roman Dates?

Roman Dates is rated higher. Inkers averages 2.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Roman Dates averages 4.8 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Inkers or Roman Dates have ads?

Neither Inkers nor Roman Dates shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Inkers or Roman Dates?

Inkers ships an update every 6 weeks, and Roman Dates every 4 months. Most recently, Inkers was updated on October 29, 2026 and Roman Dates on October 22, 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.*