# Ink Maps vs LVL2

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ink Maps | LVL2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ink-maps/id6447990560/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lvl2/id6759101048/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 81 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jake Swist](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683190044) | [Russell Cain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876881094) |

## What reviewers say

### Ink Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ink-maps/id6447990560)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


### LVL2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lvl2/id6759101048)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LVL2 Pro | $49.99 | per month |
| LVL2 Studio | $99.99 | per month |
| Stencil Starter | $19.99 | one-time |
| Stencil Growth | $49.99 | one-time |
| Stencil Studio | $149.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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