Comparison

Ink Link vs InkRoam

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

Head to head
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

About

InkRoam

Features
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nkRoam — Guest Spots for Tattoo Artists & Piercers InkRoam connects tattoo artists and piercers with guest spots at studios around the world — and helps studios find talented guest artists to fill their chairs. Whether you're planning a working trip abroad or bringing fresh talent into your space, InkRoam makes it simple. For artists & piercers Search guest spots worldwide with powerful filters Build a rich profile that shows off your portfolio and style Apply to studios directly and message them in-app Save your favorite spots and studios Read and leave verified reviews Country-specific travel notes for working abroad Plan multi-country trips with the built-in Travel Planner For studios Post guest spot openings and define your studio's vibe Review applicant profiles and portfolios Message artists and piercers directly Manage your listings and build your reputation with verified reviews Community Connect on the Board, discover Conventions, find Collabs, and swap Travel tips with a global community InkRoam Pro & Studio Pro Go further with a membership built for how you work — InkRoam Pro for individual artists and piercers, and Studio Pro for studios. Unlock enhanced reach and premium profile features. Studios that also tattoo or pierce can hold both. Subscription information InkRoam Pro and Studio Pro are auto-renewable subscriptions billed monthly ($4.99/month each — confirm matches your store price). Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged within 24 hours prior to renewal. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID Account Settings. Privacy Policy: [https://inkroam.co/privacy] Terms of Use (EULA): [https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/]

Screenshots

Ink Link4 screens
InkRoam4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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 and InkRoam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ink Link ships an update weekly, InkRoam every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Ink Link versus InkRoam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInk LinkInkRoam
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB55 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperInk Art Media Group LLCNATASHA MAY CANTONE

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
3 purchases

InkRoam

Subscriptions2
  • InkRoam Pro$4.991 Month
  • studio pro$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • featured Boost$0.99

Questions

Is Ink Link free?
Ink Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is InkRoam free?
InkRoam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ink Link or InkRoam have ads?
Neither Ink Link nor InkRoam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ink Link or InkRoam?
Ink Link ships an update weekly, and InkRoam every 6 days. Most recently, Ink Link was updated on November 5, 2026 and InkRoam on October 31, 2026.

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