# ALIGNED vs Inkling

ALIGNED and Inkling 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.

Both are free to download. ALIGNED sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Inkling sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ALIGNED ships an update every 3 days, Inkling every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ALIGNED | Inkling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkling-riso-print/id6794352706/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 132 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WEI-MING KAO](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787856846) | [亚 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1084990479) |

## What reviewers say

### ALIGNED

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aligned-carousel-layout/id6791646266)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ALIGNED Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| ALIGNED Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


### Inkling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkling-riso-print/id6794352706)

Transform your photos into unique spot-ink prints with various artistic styles. Create custom layouts, add text or drawings, and enhance your prints with tactile paper effects. Save your creations as high-resolution images or PDFs.

**Highlights:** Multiple print styles (Risograph, Line Cut), Customizable ink colors and boldness, Photo framing and cutout tools, Layout creation for cards and photo strips, Tactile paper, deboss, and foil effects, Offline photo editing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inkling Full | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ALIGNED free?

ALIGNED is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Inkling free?

Inkling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do ALIGNED or Inkling have ads?

Neither ALIGNED nor Inkling shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ALIGNED or Inkling?

ALIGNED ships an update every 3 days, and Inkling every 4 days. Most recently, ALIGNED was updated on October 31, 2026 and Inkling on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*