Comparison

InkedLab vs Ink Link

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

Head to head
About

InkedLab

Features
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InkedLab is the all-in-one business management app built specifically for tattoo artists. Streamline your daily operations, manage clients, and grow your business from your phone. APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING Book and manage appointments with an interactive calendar. View weekly schedules, reschedule or cancel bookings, and send automatic SMS reminders to clients 7 days and 1 day before their appointment. CLIENT MANAGEMENT Keep all your client information organized in one place. Store contact details, track visit history, view total spending, and manage client profiles. Easily add new clients or import them from your Square account. PAYMENTS & CHECKOUT Process payments seamlessly through Square integration. Create orders, apply discounts, record cash or check payments, and send payment links directly to clients via SMS. REAL-TIME MESSAGING Communicate with clients through built-in SMS chat powered by Twilio. Send text messages, share images, and send form links — all from within the app. Receive push notifications for incoming messages. TATTOO INQUIRY MANAGEMENT Receive and manage tattoo inquiries from JotForm submissions. Review client details, reference images, and form responses. Accept inquiries and instantly create appointments, or decline with an automated SMS notification. FORMS & DOCUMENTS Create and manage custom forms. Connect your JotForm account to automatically receive submissions. Send form links to clients via SMS and track which clients have received them. BUSINESS REPORTS Track your revenue with detailed reports. View weekly, monthly, or yearly income trends with interactive charts. See total appointments, payment history, and revenue breakdowns. SQUARE INTEGRATION Connect your Square account to sync appointments, customers, payments, and catalog services. InkedLab works with your existing Square setup — no duplicate data entry needed. PUSH NOTIFICATIONS Stay informed with real-time notifications for new bookings, payments, customer updates, and incoming messages. Never miss an important update about your business. SMS REMINDERS Automatically send appointment reminders to your clients. Customize your business address for reminders and exclude specific clients from receiving them. Built for tattoo artists, by people who understand the industry. InkedLab helps you spend less time on admin and more time creating art.

About

Ink Link

This platform helps tattoo artists, piercers, and studios manage their bookings and business operations. It allows artists to create profiles, manage appointments, and accept payments, while studios can manage teams and schedules. Clients can browse portfolios and book appointments.

Highlights
  • Artist profile and portfolio creation
  • Custom booking forms
  • Calendar and appointment management
  • Payment processing (Stripe/Square)
  • Client messaging
  • Studio team and schedule management
Features
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Ink Link is the booking and business management platform for tattoo artists, piercers, and studios. For Artists: • Create your professional profile and portfolio • Set up custom booking forms • Manage your calendar and appointments • Accept payments and deposits via Stripe or Square • Message clients directly through the app • Get booked through shareable profile links For Studios: • Manage your team of resident and guest artists • Studio calendar with multi-artist scheduling • Studio payment settings and billing • Custom booking forms for your studio For Clients: • Browse artist portfolios and flash • Book tattoo and piercing appointments • Message artists directly • Manage your bookings in one place Terms of Service: https://myinklink.io/terms

Screenshots

InkedLab4 screens
Ink Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: InkedLab at none against Ink Link's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Ink Link sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. InkedLab asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
InkedLab versus Ink Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInkedLabInk Link
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB25 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperTOBY THUC,MINH DAOInk Art Media Group LLC

In-app purchases

None

InkedLab

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Ink Link

Subscriptions4
  • Solo$14.991 Month
  • Studio 5$34.991 Month
  • Studio 10$59.991 Month
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  • Studio 15$99.991 Month

Questions

Is InkedLab free?
InkedLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ink Link free?
Ink Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do InkedLab or Ink Link have ads?
Neither InkedLab nor Ink Link shows ads.

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