Comparison

InkDesk vs Stenz

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

Head to head
About

InkDesk

Streamline your tattoo business with an all-in-one platform for scheduling, client management, messaging, and digital waivers. Organize projects, collect client details, and send automated reminders to reduce no-shows. Create a professional booking page to showcase your portfolio and manage appointments efficiently.

Highlights
  • Client project organization
  • Smart scheduling with calendar sync
  • Customizable booking forms
  • In-app client messaging
  • Digital waivers and consent forms
  • Automated appointment reminders
  • Professional public booking profile
Features
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InkDesk is the all-in-one tattoo booking software built for busy artists and studios. Manage scheduling, client projects, messaging, waivers, and reminders from one app โ€” so you can focus on tattooing, not admin. ORGANIZED CLIENT PROJECTS All client notes, references, and conversation history organized in one project view. No more digging through DMs or scattered files. SMART SCHEDULING Set your availability and share a booking link, or manage your calendar manually. Syncs with Google Calendar so you're never double-booked. CUSTOM BOOKING FORMS Collect client details, references, placement preferences, and budgets upfront with custom intake forms on your public profile. BUILT-IN CLIENT MESSAGING Move conversations out of Instagram DMs into a centralized inbox. Reply via the app or email โ€” clients see one seamless thread. DIGITAL WAIVERS & CONSENT FORMS Send secure, legally compliant consent forms before appointments. Signed waivers are automatically stored in client profiles. AUTOMATED REMINDERS Reduce no-shows with automated appointment reminders sent to clients before their session. YOUR PROFESSIONAL PROFILE A branded public booking page where clients can view your portfolio, book appointments, fill out forms, and sign waivers. BUILT FOR TATTOO ARTISTS Whether you're a solo artist or running a multi-chair studio, InkDesk replaces the patchwork of DMs, spreadsheets, and paper forms with one streamlined platform. Questions? Reach out at support@inkdesk.app or visit https://inkdesk.app Terms of Use: https://inkdesk.app/legal/terms-of-service

About

Stenz

Streamline your tattoo booking process with a dedicated platform for artists. Create custom intake forms, manage client requests, and organize projects efficiently. This tool helps transform scattered inquiries into a clear, bookable pipeline.

Highlights
  • Customizable intake forms
  • Shareable booking link
  • Client request pipeline
  • Project organization
  • Slot proposal
  • Reference image collection
Features
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Turn scattered tattoo DMs into complete project requests before your calendar fills with back-and-forth. Stenz is an intake and booking workspace for independent tattoo artists and small studios. Share one link, collect the details you need, review every request in one place, and decide which projects to move toward a booking. FROM FIRST MESSAGE TO CLEAR REQUEST - Build mobile-friendly tattoo intake forms - Collect placement, size, style, budget, availability, notes, and reference images - Share a public link on Instagram, in your bio, or on your website - Keep client context and project details together QUALIFY PROJECTS WITHOUT DM CHAOS - Review new requests in a clear status pipeline - Compare complete project briefs instead of chasing missing answers - Accept, reject, or keep requests under review - Propose available time slots when a project is ready - Use busy times from your iPhone calendar to avoid scheduling conflicts without exposing private event details BUILT FOR TATTOO WORKFLOWS Stenz starts before the appointment. It helps you structure incoming demand, protect your time, and keep promising projects moving. It is not a marketplace and does not choose or book projects for youโ€”you stay in control of every decision. SUBSCRIPTIONS Stenz includes a free plan and offers optional auto-renewable subscriptions for additional features and capacity. Available plans, prices, and any introductory offers are shown in the app before purchase and may vary by storefront. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms: https://forms.stenz.app/terms Privacy: https://forms.stenz.app/privacy

Screenshots

InkDesk4 screens
Stenz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stenz at every 2 days against InkDesk's every 6 days. InkDesk's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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. InkDesk sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month and Stenz sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

InkDesk ships an update every 6 days, Stenz every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
InkDesk versus Stenz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInkDeskStenz
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size83 MB28 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperInkdesk Inc.Eddy Naboulet

Customer experience

InkDesk

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Stenz

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

13 purchases

InkDesk

Subscriptions13
  • Solo Artist (Monthly)$34.991 Month
  • Studio with 2 Seats (Monthly)$64.991 Month
  • Studio with 4 Seats (Monthly)$94.991 Month
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  • Studio with 5 Seats (Monthly)$109.991 Month
  • Studio with 6 Seats (Monthly)$124.991 Month
  • Studio with 7 Seats (Monthly)$139.991 Month
  • Studio with 8 Seats (Monthly)$154.991 Month
  • Studio with 9 Seats (Monthly)$169.991 Month
  • Studio with 10 Seats (Monthly)$184.991 Month
  • Solo Artist (Yearly)$299.001 Year
  • Studio with 2 Seats (Yearly)$649.991 Year
  • Studio with 3 Seats (Yearly)$799.991 Year
  • Studio with 4 Seats (Yearly)$949.991 Year
6 purchases

Stenz

Subscriptions6
  • Stenz Flash ยท Monthly1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Stenz Custom ยท Monthly1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • Stenz Studio ยท Monthly1 Month trial$24.991 Month
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  • Stenz Flash ยท Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Stenz Custom ยท Yearly$99.991 Year
  • Stenz Studio ยท Yearly$199.991 Year

Questions

Is InkDesk free?
InkDesk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stenz free?
Stenz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do InkDesk or Stenz have ads?
Neither InkDesk nor Stenz shows ads.
Which is updated more often, InkDesk or Stenz?
InkDesk ships an update every 6 days, and Stenz every 2 days. Most recently, InkDesk was updated on September 19, 2026 and Stenz on September 14, 2026.

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