Comparison

Pigments Tattoo vs AnatomyLive

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

Head to head
About

Pigments Tattoo

Features
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Pigments Tattoo is a professional offline pigment reference and educational tool designed for tattoo artists, permanent makeup (PMU) professionals, scalp micropigmentation (SMP) practitioners, students, and pigment enthusiasts. Access a comprehensive pigment database with detailed information including ingredients, CI pigment indexes, certifications, safety data, opacity, undertones, healed appearance, retention characteristics, removal considerations, and recommended skin types. PROFESSIONAL PIGMENT DATABASE • Browse pigments from multiple brands in one place • View ingredient and CI pigment information • Review certifications and safety indicators • Compare healed appearance, opacity, and undertones • Explore retention and removal considerations • Access pigment recommendations by skin type ADVANCED SEARCH & COMPARISON • Search by brand, color, pigment index, country, skin type, certifications, opacity, and more • Save frequently used pigments to Favorites • Compare pigments side-by-side • Discover pigment alternatives and substitutes • Review recently viewed pigments MIXING & COLOR CORRECTION TOOLS • Create and test custom pigment recipes • Use the Mixing Simulator for color planning • Explore the professional Color Wheel • Receive color correction and neutralization guidance • Learn undertones and color theory concepts SKIN ASSESSMENT & EDUCATION • Fitzpatrick Skin Type Guide • Pigment Index (CI) explanations • Visual Safety Flags • Removal Difficulty Scores • Educational resources and professional references • Built-in Legend with detailed feature explanations BUSINESS & PROCEDURE TOOLS • Procedure Log • Inventory Management • Client Cards • Aftercare Card Generator • Healed Result Database with notes and photos DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS • Tattoo Artists • Permanent Makeup Artists • Microblading Technicians • SMP Practitioners • Cosmetic Tattoo Professionals • PMU Students and Educators OFFLINE & PRIVATE Pigments Tattoo works completely offline. All data is stored locally on your device. • No accounts required • No subscriptions required • No cloud storage required • No CRM or appointment management systems • No external servers required ADDITIONAL FEATURES • Multilingual support • Metric and Imperial units • Brand location information • Educational reference materials • Regular database updates Pigments Tattoo is an educational and professional reference tool. Always follow manufacturer guidance, perform appropriate patch testing, comply with local regulations, and use professional judgment when working with pigments and clients. LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

AnatomyLive

Features
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AnatomyLive is an anatomy visualization app to help improve aesthetic injector safety, anatomy confidence, and augment experience and knowledge with guided visualization. It detects a face using the camera on your iOS device and uses artificial intelligence to analyze facial landmarks to place augmented reality anatomy on the face relative to unique facial landmarks. The app allows users to toggle between anatomy layers, view anatomy names, and capture pictures and video for easy content creation, knowledge sharing, and collaboration. Please note: Some features within the app require a one-time purchase. While AnatomyLive offers a core set of free tools (including watermarked exports), premium features—such as the full AR experience without watermarks—are available via a one-time in-app payment. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at the confirmation of purchase." AnatomyLive works by overlaying various augmented reality facial anatomy layers on a face in real-time. It helps aesthetic injectors and educators: Plan injection points using the anatomy filters as guidance; Visualize various anatomy layers instantly; Reinforce safe zones; Improve training with instantly accessible visual-first teaching; Increase learning retention with immersive, interactive anatomy; Standardize training across instructors and cohorts; Screen-share augmented reality views for groups, workshops, and classrooms; Deliver premium, standout content with cutting-edge technology; Bring diagrams and textbooks to life; Transform complex anatomy into dynamic, easy-to-understand visual layers

Screenshots

Pigments Tattoo4 screens
AnatomyLive3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AnatomyLive at monthly against Pigments Tattoo's every 2 months. 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. Pigments Tattoo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and AnatomyLive sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pigments Tattoo ships an update every 2 months, AnatomyLive monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Pigments Tattoo versus AnatomyLive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPigments TattooAnatomyLive
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size372 MB57 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOlga IvanovaFilterLab, LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pigments Tattoo

Subscriptions1
  • pigments_by_oliva_subscription$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • pigments_by_oliva_donation$1.99
3 purchases

AnatomyLive

One-time3
  • Free Trial!!Free
  • Full version$59.00
  • Full version with ads$99.00

Questions

Is Pigments Tattoo free?
Pigments Tattoo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AnatomyLive free?
AnatomyLive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pigments Tattoo or AnatomyLive have ads?
Both Pigments Tattoo and AnatomyLive show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pigments Tattoo or AnatomyLive?
Pigments Tattoo ships an update every 2 months, and AnatomyLive monthly. Most recently, Pigments Tattoo was updated on October 30, 2026 and AnatomyLive on October 28, 2026.

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