Comparison

Lenz vs Inxie

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

Head to head
About

Lenz

Discover and connect with people in your immediate vicinity through a proximity-based map. Share photos, captions, and engage with your connections' posts, fostering real-world interactions.

Highlights
  • Proximity-based map for nearby connections
  • Post photos with captions to your feed
  • Like, comment, and share posts
  • Direct messaging for conversations
  • Friend list management
  • Profile linking to other social media
Features
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Welcome to Lenz- Social, the new and revolutionary app in Social Media and Networking that allows you (the user) the ability to connect to people nearby. So much of social media in today’s world is focused on connecting from a far, but now, you can look through a new Lenz and connect with people who are close in proximity to you. Features- Map: Through the Lenz Map, users are able to see potential new connections who are within a 1/4 mile radius around them and can request a connection. Example- You and a group of friends are at a concert and you see someone nearby, if they have Lenz, you can click on their profile from the map and request to connect with them. Here on the map, users that you have already connected with will also be shown outside of the 1/4 mile radius in case you want to reach back out and go hang out together! Publish: Through Lenz Posts, users can snap a quick picture to post to their feed through our camera function or users can select a previously taken photo and post to their feed. Provide a caption for your post and send it out for your connections to see! Feed: Through the Lenz Feed, users are able to published their own posts for connections to see. Furthermore, you can Like, Comment, or Share posts your see from other existing connections. Chat: Through the Lenz Chat, users can talk and chat through the Lenz app and continue to get to know each other, maybe even make more plans to reconnect! Friends: Through the Lenz Friends List, users can see displayed those users they have already connected with. This display looks similar to a contact list where users can reach back out through the app, they can modify their connection status, block or unblock, and view their connections’ profiles! Profile: Through Lenz- Social, a user’s profile becomes a central hub for connecting with someone through more outlets than just Lenz. Once a connection has been made, the two users can also see each other’s social media accounts that they decide they want to hyperlink on their profile, allowing users to further their connection! We thoroughly hope you enjoy Lenz- Social so go out there, take a look through a new Lenz and connect with the world around you!

About

Inxie

Discover tattoo artists, explore portfolios, and book appointments seamlessly. Save inspiration, follow artists, and find local talent for your next tattoo. Artists can showcase work, post flash, and manage bookings.

Highlights
  • Discover local tattoo artists
  • Browse artist portfolios
  • Save tattoo inspiration
  • Book appointments securely
  • Post flash tattoos
  • Manage client bookings
Features
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Inxie is where tattoo culture lives. Discover artists near you, explore portfolios, and book your next tattoo — all in one place. Browse a feed of tattoo work, save pieces to your Inxboard, and connect directly with artists in your area. Artists can showcase their portfolio, post flash tattoos with limited-time availability, and manage bookings seamlessly through the app. Whether you're looking for your first tattoo or your next piece, Inxie makes it easy to find the right artist and book with confidence. For Clients: Discover local tattoo artists and browse their work Save inspiration to your personal Inxboard Book and pay securely through the app Follow your favorite artists and stay updated on flash availability For Artists: Showcase your portfolio to a targeted audience Post flash tattoos with countdown timers Manage booking requests and client communication Get discovered by clients in your area

Screenshots

Lenz4 screens
Inxie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Inxie at every 8 days against Lenz's monthly. Inxie also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Lenz against 5.0 for Inxie. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inxie has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lenz ships an update monthly, Inxie every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lenz versus Inxie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLenzInxie
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size257 MB52 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperJames LorenzInxie LLC

Customer experience

Lenz

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Inxie

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Lenz

No in-app purchases

None

Inxie

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lenz free?
Lenz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Inxie free?
Inxie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lenz or Inxie?
Lenz and Inxie are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do Lenz or Inxie have ads?
Neither Lenz nor Inxie shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lenz or Inxie?
Lenz ships an update monthly, and Inxie every 8 days. Most recently, Lenz was updated on November 3, 2026 and Inxie on November 10, 2026.

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