Comparison

Ink Maps vs LVL2

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Ink Maps4 screens
LVL24 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Ink Maps versus LVL2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInk MapsLVL2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (34 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB59 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJake SwistRussell Cain

Customer experience

Ink Maps

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

LVL2

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ink Maps

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
5 purchases

LVL2

Subscriptions2
  • LVL2 Pro$49.991 Month
  • LVL2 Studio$99.991 Month
One-time3
  • Stencil Starter$19.99
  • Stencil Growth$49.99
  • Stencil Studio$149.00

Questions

Is Ink Maps free?
Ink Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LVL2 free?
LVL2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ink Maps or LVL2?
LVL2 is rated higher. Ink Maps averages 4.4 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while LVL2 averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Ink Maps or LVL2 have ads?
Neither Ink Maps nor LVL2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ink Maps or LVL2?
Ink Maps ships an update every 3 weeks, and LVL2 every 4 months. Most recently, Ink Maps was updated on October 16, 2026 and LVL2 on October 7, 2026.

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