Comparison

Apprentice vs Wavrr

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

Head to head
About

Apprentice

Features
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Apprentice is booking software for tattoo artists, piercers, PMU artists and the shops they work in. We didn't start with software. We started at a front desk in Philadelphia, watching a shop run on DMs, a paper book and a group chat. Missed replies became lost bookings. No-shows ate whole days. So we built the tool that shop needed. FOR ARTISTS โ€ข One booking link. Clients pick a time, share their idea and pay a deposit in one go. โ€ข Deposits up front. Set your amount and policy. No-shows stop costing you the day. โ€ข One inbox. Every client message lives with its project, so nothing slips. โ€ข Your calendar, your rules. Set hours, buffers and session lengths that fit how you work. โ€ข Reminders that go out for you, so clients show up ready. FOR SHOPS โ€ข A live reception board with every artist, walk-in and appointment. โ€ข Kiosk check-in for walk-ins and consent. โ€ข Each artist keeps their own calendar and link. You see the whole shop. WHY ARTISTS SWITCH โ€ข Free to start. No credit card. โ€ข 0% booking fees on deposits. โ€ข Set up in about 5 minutes. Questions? Reach us in the app. A real person answers. Terms of Use: https://useapprentice.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://useapprentice.com/privacy

About

Wavrr

Features
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Wavrr helps tattoo artists and studios manage client waivers, customer records, and signing workflows from one place. Create and manage waiver templates, send signing links, generate QR codes for client signing, and complete in-studio waivers directly from your device. Wavrr keeps studio paperwork organised so artists can spend less time on admin and more time with clients. Key features: - Manage client waivers and signing status - Create in-studio waivers with customer and artist signatures - Send signing links to clients - Generate QR code signing links - View customer records and completed appointments - Manage waiver templates - Upload ID photos when required by studio policy - Access studio tools on mobile while billing and account settings remain on web Wavrr is built for professional tattoo workflows. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Apprentice4 screens
Wavrr4 screens

Verdict

The call

Apprentice and Wavrr are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Apprentice sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month and Wavrr sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Apprentice ships an update every 9 days, Wavrr every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Apprentice versus Wavrr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApprenticeWavrr
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 8 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size70 MB46 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBeSavee, Inc.Blink B.V.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Apprentice

Subscriptions4
  • Apprentice Pro14 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Apprentice Shop Pro14 Days trial$59.991 Month
  • Apprentice Pro14 Days trial$239.991 Year
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  • Apprentice Shop Pro14 Days trial$579.991 Year
4 purchases

Wavrr

Subscriptions4
  • Wavrr Artist$18.991 Month
  • Wavrr Studio$51.991 Month
  • Wavrr Artist Annual$189.991 Year
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  • Wavrr Studio Annual$519.991 Year

Questions

Is Apprentice free?
Apprentice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wavrr free?
Wavrr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Apprentice or Wavrr have ads?
Neither Apprentice nor Wavrr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Apprentice or Wavrr?
Apprentice ships an update every 9 days, and Wavrr every 8 days. Most recently, Apprentice was updated on October 25, 2026 and Wavrr on November 5, 2026.

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