# Tattoo Release Forms vs Porter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Porter at 77% against Tattoo Release Forms's 33%. Porter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and device support (3 vs 1). Tattoo Release Forms's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (460 vs 43). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tattoo Release Forms sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Porter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tattoo Release Forms holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tattoo Release Forms has 460 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Tattoo Release Forms's written reviews are positive against 77% of Porter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tattoo Release Forms | Porter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (460 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tattoo-release-forms/id769114470/reviews)** | [4.2 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/porter/id1663516602/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **460** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 118 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beluga Digital LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786787748) | [Porter Apps, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663516604) |

## What reviewers say

### Tattoo Release Forms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tattoo-release-forms/id769114470)

This app digitizes the client waiver process for tattoo studios, replacing paper forms with a secure, cloud-based system. It offers an intuitive client experience, detailed artist notes, and customizable waivers to meet legal and health regulations.

**Highlights:** Digital client waivers, Cloud-based storage, Artist notes documentation, Customizable legal compliance, Health inspector approved process, Client ID and signature capture

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TRF Database Export Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| TRF Basic Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| TRF Pro Subscription | $49.99 | per month |
| Unlimited forms: $79.99 per month | $79.99 | per month |
| 50 forms (20¢ each) for $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 forms (18¢ each) for $17.99 | $17.99 | one-time |
| TRF 100 Forms | $19.99 | one-time |
| 200 forms (16¢ each) for $31.99 | $31.99 | one-time |
| 400 forms (14¢ each) for $54.99 | $54.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📱 Digital form management eliminates paper waste
- 🔍 Searchable client database and history
- ⚡ Quick and intuitive user interface
- ☁️ Cloud integration for easy file storage
- 📸 ID photo capture functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📞 No direct customer support available
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔄 Major data loss after recent updates
- 🔐 Login and authentication issues
- 💰 Expensive pricing model ($960/year)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when uploading PDF forms
- App crashes after customer fills form before artist password
- App won't open or launch
- Cannot sync with Google Drive
- Forms not saving after completion

**Requested features**

- Phone number for customer support
- Email support with guaranteed response
- Gender identity and pronouns customization
- Additional ink company options (Dynamic, Industry)
- Save for later functionality


### Porter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/porter/id1663516602)

Streamline your tattoo business with an all-in-one platform. Manage client information, schedule appointments, collect deposits, and send automated reminders to improve efficiency and profitability.

**Highlights:** Custom client intake forms, Integrated appointment scheduling, Automated deposit collection, Appointment reminders and confirmations, Business efficiency tools

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tattoo Release Forms free?

Tattoo Release Forms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Porter free?

Porter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tattoo Release Forms or Porter?

Tattoo Release Forms is rated higher. Tattoo Release Forms averages 4.5 out of 5 from 460 ratings, while Porter averages 4.2 from 43 ratings.

### Do Tattoo Release Forms or Porter have ads?

Neither Tattoo Release Forms nor Porter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tattoo Release Forms or Porter?

Tattoo Release Forms ships an update fortnightly, and Porter fortnightly. Most recently, Tattoo Release Forms was updated on September 17, 2026 and Porter on August 21, 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.*