Comparison

Stenz vs Narval

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

Narval

Features
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Narval is a fast, calendar-first scheduling app built for the people who run service businesses — barbers, stylists, nail and brow/lash artists, massage therapists, and tattoo studios. It's the tool your team actually wants to open on a busy shift: the schedule loads instantly, booking takes one tap, and nothing gets double-booked. Start solo, for free. Every account gets a personal calendar the moment you sign in — no setup, no org, no payment. When you're ready to run a team, create an organization and see everyone's day on one shared board, a column per employee. WHAT YOU GET • Shared schedule board — one clean day view with a column for each team member. The calendar is the home screen, not buried behind a dashboard. • One-tap booking — pick a time, a person, and go. Type a client and service freely, or link them to your directory. • Reminders that arrive — layered in-app, on-device, and push reminders so appointments don't slip. Set defaults once; override per appointment. • No more double-bookings — overlap detection warns you the moment a slot clashes. • Roles that match how salons work — Owner, Admin, and Member permissions, so admins run the day and members manage their own book. • Client directory & service catalog — remember names, contact details, visit history, and your menu of services with durations and prices. Both optional. • Change history on every appointment — see exactly who changed what. • Works offline — your day is there without signal; changes sync when you're back. • Built for the EU — data hosted in Germany, GDPR-native, passwordless sign-in. WHO IT'S FOR Solo pros who want a beautiful free calendar, and small-to-mid teams (roughly 1–25 people) who need a shared board without the cost and clutter of heavy booking platforms. Sign in with just your email — no passwords. Your personal calendar is free forever. Team plans start with a 14-day free trial.

Screenshots

Stenz4 screens
Narval4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Narval at none against Stenz's 6. Stenz's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). 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. Stenz sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Narval asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stenz ships an update every 3 days, Narval every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Stenz versus Narval: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStenzNarval
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB17 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEddy NabouletVolodymyr Zherdetskyi

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

Narval

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stenz free?
Stenz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Narval free?
Narval is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stenz or Narval have ads?
Neither Stenz nor Narval shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stenz or Narval?
Stenz ships an update every 3 days, and Narval every 2 weeks. Most recently, Stenz was updated on October 17, 2026 and Narval on October 12, 2026.

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