Comparison

Ink Maps vs CO

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

Head to head
About

Ink Maps

This app helps tattoo artists manage their work by organizing color palettes, mixing pigments digitally, and creating stencils. It also includes client management features and allows for exporting palettes to popular design software.

Highlights
  • Organize color palettes
  • Digitally mix pigments
  • Create and make stencils
  • Client information tracking
  • Export palettes to Procreate/Photoshop
  • Filter by skin tones
Features
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Ink Maps can up your game in tattooing: Pick / Organize Palettes Complement Color Schemes Interactive Digital Color Wheel Digitally Mix Pigments Make Stencils Multi Page Print Store & Share Palettes / Stencils Export Palettes to Procreate® or Photoshop Track Client Info / Details / Appointments Filter on Skintones Please note: this is an app which need a subscription in order to function. There is no free version available. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CO

This platform helps tattoo artists manage their entire booking process. It allows artists to accept requests, communicate with clients, collect deposits, and control their schedules efficiently. Keep 100% of your earnings with no commissions or gimmicks.

Highlights
  • Manage booking requests
  • Communicate with clients
  • Collect deposits and payments
  • Manage schedule and availability
  • Upload 'Wanna Do' designs
  • Set custom rates and policies
Features
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CO:CREATE is a free, professional booking platform built for - and with - Tattoo Artists. Artists use CO:CREATE to manage booking requests, communicate with clients, collect deposits, and control their schedule - all in one professional system. CO:CREATE is built to support serious Artists with real tools - no commissions, no gimmicks. Keep 100% of your earnings. * Accept and manage booking requests for custom work * Upload Wanna Do designs that are ready to book instantly * Message clients directly and keep communication in one place * Sync your Google calendar to see all appointments * Set rates and deposit requirements * Collect secure deposits and payments, set up right in the app * Offer payment plans to clients through Klarna, Afterpay, or Affirm * Manage availability and booking schedules * Add policies that clients must agree to in order to book * Present a professional booking profile that builds client trust * Invite other Artists to sign up

Screenshots

Ink Maps4 screens
CO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CO at none against Ink Maps's 2. CO also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (93% vs 83%). Ink Maps's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Ink Maps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. CO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CO holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Ink Maps's written reviews are positive against 93% of CO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ink Maps ships an update every 3 weeks, CO weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ink Maps versus CO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInk MapsCO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (34 ratings)4.6 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews92.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34 — better21
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB137 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperJake SwistGesso Labs, Inc.

Customer experience

Ink Maps

All ratings34 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative13.3%

CO

All ratings21 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ink Maps

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

CO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ink Maps free?
Ink Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CO free?
CO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ink Maps or CO?
CO is rated higher. Ink Maps averages 4.4 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while CO averages 4.6 from 21 ratings.
Do Ink Maps or CO have ads?
Neither Ink Maps nor CO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ink Maps or CO?
Ink Maps ships an update every 3 weeks, and CO weekly. Most recently, Ink Maps was updated on October 20, 2026 and CO on October 18, 2026.

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