Comparison

EBT Map vs Inker

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

Head to head
About

EBT Map

Discover restaurants, grocery stores, and museums that accept EBT benefits. This app provides information and money-saving tips to help users maximize their food stamps and government assistance.

Highlights
  • Locate restaurants accepting EBT
  • Find grocery stores accepting EBT
  • Discover museums accepting EBT
  • Access EBT money-saving hacks
  • Reduce EBT stigma and shame
Features
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I created this app for my Salvadoran single mother who relied heavily on her EBT card to raise my brother and I. The purpose of the app is to inform her and others about the various benefits and services available through their EBT card, beyond just buying groceries. Please share it with your loved ones to increase awareness. EBT Map is the world's #1 app for finding restaurants and grocery stores that accept EBT / Food Stamps, and it's packed with amazing EBT life hacks to help you save money and make the most of your benefits! Plus, discover amazing museums for a great weekend outing. Eat better and save more with EBT Map! Stay informed on where your benefits are welcome, no matter where you are. EBT Map helps you locate: • Restaurants participating in the Restaurant Meals Program. A program allowing fast food purchases with food stamps. • Grocery stores accepting EBT / Food Stamps • Museums that welcome EBT to plan your weekend In addition to helping you find businesses that accept EBT / Food Stamps, EBT Map also includes several EBT life hacks to help you save money and make the most of your benefits. One of the key goals of the EBT Map app is to help end the shame and stigma associated with using an EBT / Food Stamp card in public. Too often, people who rely on government benefits are made to feel embarrassed or ashamed of their situation, and this can lead to bullying and discrimination. The mission of EBT Map is to empower EBT / Food Stamp users, and to help them feel proud of their EBT card and the benefits it provides. By providing easy access to information about businesses that accept EBT / Food Stamps, EBT Map helps users make the most of their benefits and to feel confident and in control of their financial situation. Through the use of EBT Map, we hope to create a more inclusive and supportive community for EBT / Food Stamp users, and to help end the shame and stigma that too often surrounds the use of these important government benefits. EBT Map is the ultimate app for anyone who wants to make the most of their EBT / Food Stamp benefits. Download it today and start saving money on groceries, restaurants, museums, and more! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

EBT Map4 screens
Inker4 screens

Verdict

The call

EBT Map and Inker both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Inker's written reviews are positive against 23% of EBT Map's. Inker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). EBT Map's advantage is ratings volume (209 vs 13). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. EBT Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Inker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for EBT Map against 4.7 for Inker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EBT Map has 209 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 23% of EBT Map's written reviews are positive against 100% of Inker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EBT Map ships an update every 2 months, Inker weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
EBT Map versus Inker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEBT MapInker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (209 ratings)4.7 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings209 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB184 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperChristian NavarreteInker Inc.

Customer experience

EBT Map

All ratings209 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral1.9%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative76.9%

Inker

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

EBT Map

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Access Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Pro Access | Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Access | Lifetime$49.99
None

Inker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EBT Map free?
EBT Map 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, EBT Map or Inker?
Inker is rated higher. EBT Map averages 4.6 out of 5 from 209 ratings, while Inker averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.
Do EBT Map or Inker have ads?
Both EBT Map and Inker show ads.
Which is updated more often, EBT Map or Inker?
EBT Map ships an update every 2 months, and Inker weekly. Most recently, EBT Map was updated on October 13, 2026 and Inker on October 2, 2026.

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