Comparison

InkStory vs ProofPing

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

Head to head
About

InkStory

Connect your tattoos with sound by uploading images and pairing them with audio. Scan your ink to bring your personal stories and favorite music to life.

Highlights
  • Pair tattoos with audio
  • Scan tattoos to play sound
  • Upload custom audio
  • Social login
  • Supports major formats
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Scan your tattoo. Hear its story. InkStory turns your tattoos into living memories. Link any tattoo to a song, a voice message, or a video - then point your camera at it and watch it come alive. How it works: - Take a photo of your tattoo - Choose a song from Apple Music, Spotify, a YouTube video, or record your own audio - Scan your tattoo with AR and the sound plays instantly Every tattoo has a story. A tribute to someone you lost. The song that was playing when you decided to get inked. A voice you never want to forget. InkStory lets you hear that story - every time you look at your ink. Free to try. No account setup required beyond a quick sign-in.

About

ProofPing

Features
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Someone's always got your back. Living alone is wonderful—until that quiet thought creeps in: "What if something happened and no one knew?" ProofPing is a simple daily check-in that gives you and your loved ones peace of mind. Each day, you'll get a friendly reminder. Tap once to let everyone know you're okay. If you don't respond, the people who care about you are automatically notified with your location and emergency information. No more daily "are you alive?" texts from Mom. No more worrying about Dad living alone at 75. Just a quick tap, and everyone breathes easier. HOW IT WORKS 1. Set your daily check-in time 2. Get a gentle reminder notification 3. Tap once to confirm you're okay 4. If you miss it, your circle is alerted It's that simple. We'll send escalating reminders before alerting anyone—because we know life gets busy. But if you truly don't respond, your emergency contacts receive an SMS and email with your last known location and any emergency info you've chosen to share. FEATURES • Daily Check-In — A single tap confirms you're safe. Build a streak and make safety a habit. • Circle of Trust — Add up to 5 emergency contacts who'll be notified if you don't check in. They don't need the app to receive alerts. • Emergency Vault — Store medical conditions, medications, allergies, doctor info, and home entry instructions. Only revealed when an alert is triggered. • Travel Mode — Exploring somewhere new? Increase your check-in frequency to every 6, 8, or 12 hours while you're away. • Circle Dashboard — Let loved ones see your check-in status anytime, so they can check on you without calling. • Smart Grace Periods — We detect if you're using your phone and send a gentle nudge before alerting anyone. Fewer false alarms, more peace of mind. • SMS & Email Alerts — Your contacts are reached instantly through multiple channels when it matters most. PERFECT FOR • People who live alone • Solo travelers and backpackers • Remote workers with no office check-in • Adult children of aging parents • Anyone who wants a simple safety net WHY PROOFPING? Unlike other "dead man's switch" apps with morbid branding and confusing interfaces, ProofPing is designed to feel warm and encouraging. Safety shouldn't feel scary. It should feel like someone's got your back. We built ProofPing because 37 million Americans live alone—the highest number in history. That's not a problem to solve. It's a lifestyle to support. Independence is beautiful. Having a safety net makes it even better. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Free — 1 contact, daily check-in, email alerts Plus — 3 contacts, SMS alerts, travel mode, custom windows Premium — 5 contacts, emergency vault, circle dashboard, smart grace Family — Cover up to 6 family members with all premium features Start with a 7-day free trial on any paid plan. YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS • Location is only shared when an alert is triggered • Vault information is encrypted and only revealed in emergencies • We never sell your data • Delete your account anytime and everything goes with it GET STARTED TODAY Download ProofPing and set up your first check-in in under 2 minutes. Add a contact, enable notifications, and sleep better knowing someone's always got your back. Questions? Reach us at support@proofping.app Terms of Use (EULA): https://proofping.app/terms

Screenshots

InkStory4 screens
ProofPing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ProofPing at every 4 days against InkStory's every 4 months. InkStory's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). 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. InkStory sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ProofPing sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

InkStory ships an update every 4 months, ProofPing every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
InkStory versus ProofPing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInkStoryProofPing
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergey ZelenovBRETT SHERWYN WATERSON

In-app purchases

1 purchases

InkStory

One-time1
  • Premium Access$5.99
6 purchases

ProofPing

Subscriptions6
  • ProofPing Plus (Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • ProofPing Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • ProofPing Family (Monthly)7 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • ProofPing Plus (Annual)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • ProofPing Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • ProofPing Family (Annual)7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is InkStory free?
InkStory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ProofPing free?
ProofPing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do InkStory or ProofPing have ads?
Neither InkStory nor ProofPing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, InkStory or ProofPing?
InkStory ships an update every 4 months, and ProofPing every 4 days. Most recently, InkStory was updated on September 9, 2026 and ProofPing on September 8, 2026.

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