Ink Maps vs LVL2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Organize color palettes
- Digitally mix pigments
- Create and make stencils
- Client information tracking
- Export palettes to Procreate/Photoshop
- Filter by skin tones
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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/
LVL2
Manage your creative business with a comprehensive booking and client management platform. Streamline appointments, handle payments, and utilize AI assistance to simplify operations for independent artists and service providers.
- Custom booking page with personal link
- Per-service intake forms
- Flash design management with instant checkout
- Instant payment collection via Stripe
- AI booking assistant (LVL2BOT)
- Client relationship management (CRM)
- Real-time analytics and revenue tracking
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LVL2 is the studio management app built by a tattoo artist, for tattoo artists. Stop chasing DMs and juggling spreadsheets — run your whole business from one place. BOOKING REQUESTS Clients submit booking requests through your branded profile. You approve, deny, or counter. No DMs, no back-and-forth — just organized intake. CALENDAR & SCHEDULING Manage your schedule, block out time, and keep every appointment in one calendar. See everything at a glance and book clients yourself when needed. DEPOSITS & PAYMENTS Require deposits before you start drawing. Collect via Stripe — cards, Apple Pay, and cash. Stripe Connect keeps your payouts on time. FLASH DROPS List flash designs with prices. Clients claim them and pay deposits right away. Run timed drops, manage availability, and fill your schedule with ready-to-go work. CLIENT CRM Every client has a record — past sessions, tags, notes, and contact info. Know who your regulars are and reach out when you have openings. CREATIVE STUDIO Generate social posts, flash announcements, and promo content with AI tools built for tattoo artists. Go from idea to post in minutes. AUTO-MESSAGES Set up automated messages that go out before appointments, after sessions, or on any trigger you choose. Keep clients informed without lifting a finger. STENCIL LAB Build better stencils with comparison tools and share them with clients before their session. Fewer surprises, smoother day-of. ARTIST SHOP Sell prints, merch, and digital products straight from your profile. Cart, checkout, and order management included — no third-party store needed. KIOSK MODE Turn an iPad into a self-service check-in terminal. Clients sign waivers, join waitlists, and pay — all without staff intervention. CONVENTION MODE Run your booth at conventions with a live queue, QR check-in, and slot management. Keep the line moving and book walk-ins on the spot. REFERRALS & REVIEWS Built-in referral program and review collection. Grow through word of mouth and build your reputation automatically. LVL2 is available on iOS and Android. Free to get started — designed to grow with you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LVL2 at 5.0 against Ink Maps's 4.4. LVL2 also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). Ink Maps's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (34 vs 8). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Ink Maps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and LVL2 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
LVL2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Ink Maps's written reviews are positive against 100% of LVL2's.
Ink Maps ships an update every 3 weeks, LVL2 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ink Maps | LVL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (34 ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jake Swist | Russell Cain |
Customer experience
Ink Maps
LVL2
In-app purchases
Ink Maps
- Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
LVL2
- LVL2 Pro$49.991 Month
- LVL2 Studio$99.991 Month
- Stencil Starter$19.99
- Stencil Growth$49.99
- Stencil Studio$149.00







