Comparison

Stenz vs Harbor Studio

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

Head to head
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 you—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

About

Harbor Studio

Features
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Harbor is the simplest way for artists and creators to run a commission business from their phone. Your clients reach out in a DM. Harbor takes it from there. It handles intake, collects the deposit, tracks milestones and revisions, and confirms delivery, without pulling you out of the conversation. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Review new commission requests in one clean queue • Collect deposits and final payments through your own Stripe account • Set milestones and share work in progress as you go • Send contracts and change orders and keep everything on record • Offer monthly retainers for ongoing work • Keep a tidy record of every client, payment, and project BUILT FOR HOW YOU ALREADY WORK Harbor meets your clients where they are, on Instagram and Discord, so you never have to push anyone to a new app or a clunky portal. GET PAID YOUR WAY Payments run through your own Stripe account, so payouts land where your money already goes. Harbor never holds your funds. SEAN, YOUR BUSINESS ADVISOR On the Studio plan, Sean is your private advisor for pricing, scope, scheduling, and the tough client calls. It knows your business and your voice and is there whenever you want a second opinion. Harbor is free to start. Upgrade any time for lower fees and more tools. Questions? Visit harborstudio.ai

Screenshots

Stenz4 screens
Harbor Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Harbor Studio at none against Stenz's 6. Harbor Studio also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Stenz sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Harbor Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Stenz versus Harbor Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStenzHarbor Studio
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB49 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEddy NabouletMARTIN SOWELL LIBBY

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Stenz

Subscriptions6
  • Stenz Flash · Monthly1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Stenz Custom · Monthly1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • Stenz Studio · Monthly1 Month trial$24.991 Month
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  • Stenz Flash · Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Stenz Custom · Yearly$99.991 Year
  • Stenz Studio · Yearly$199.991 Year
None

Harbor Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stenz free?
Stenz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Harbor Studio free?
Harbor Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stenz or Harbor Studio have ads?
Neither Stenz nor Harbor Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stenz or Harbor Studio?
Stenz ships an update every 3 days, and Harbor Studio every 3 days. Most recently, Stenz was updated on October 17, 2026 and Harbor Studio on October 6, 2026.

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