# TatToolkit vs Photorealism

The clearest difference is rating: Photorealism at 4.9 against TatToolkit's 3.0. Photorealism also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 50%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). TatToolkit's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TatToolkit sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and Photorealism sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Photorealism holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photorealism has 76 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of TatToolkit's written reviews are positive against 88% of Photorealism's.

TatToolkit ships an update every 2 days, Photorealism every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TatToolkit | Photorealism |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tattoolkit/id6743405007/reviews) | **[4.9 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photorealism-grid-method/id6806555079/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **76** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 224 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.7 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Holbert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758762644) | [Dylan Eakin](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806555081) |

## What reviewers say

### TatToolkit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tattoolkit/id6743405007)

This app provides tattoo artists with a suite of tools to streamline their design and stencil creation process. It offers features for image enhancement, color palette generation, and seamless workflow integration, helping artists create precise tattoos more efficiently.

**Highlights:** Multiple stencil creation methods, Image enhancement and refinement, Color palette generation with ink matching, Layer management for composition, High-resolution export for printing, Background removal

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TatToolkit Standard Monthly | $9.99 | per month |


### Photorealism

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photorealism-grid-method/id6806555079)

This drawing app helps artists create photorealistic artwork by using a custom grid and layer separation on reference images. Track progress, compare your work to the original, and identify errors to improve your drawing accuracy.

**Highlights:** Upload reference images, Apply custom grids, Separate reference into layers, Track drawing progress, Compare drawing to photograph, Mark errors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TatToolkit free?

TatToolkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Photorealism free?

Photorealism is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TatToolkit or Photorealism?

Photorealism is rated higher. TatToolkit averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Photorealism averages 4.9 from 76 ratings.

### Do TatToolkit or Photorealism have ads?

Photorealism shows ads; TatToolkit does not.

### Which is updated more often, TatToolkit or Photorealism?

TatToolkit ships an update every 2 days, and Photorealism every 4 days. Most recently, TatToolkit was updated on October 15, 2026 and Photorealism on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*