Comparison

Tattoo Release Forms vs IAM Studio

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

Head to head
About

Tattoo Release Forms

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
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Unleash your Legal Compliance with TRF: Your Studio's Superpower! Tired of the chaos of paper waivers and filing cabinets? Tired of petty apps that claim miracles for pennies? TRF is your solution, crafted by legit tattooers, revolutionizing the client waiver process AGAIN. Elevate your studio flow and reputation with a digital experience as sharp as your art. Why TRF is a Must-Have for Tattoo Artists: -Intuitive INCLUSIVE Client Experience: Clients start with a simple tap, gliding through an easy-to-use interface requiring no assistance, keeping you focused on what matters—your art. Your clients will find a human-loving, inclusive tone, as Voluta Digital respects human choices. -In-Depth Artist Notes: Document all aspects of your tattoo sessions, from pigments to equipment, before or after the tattoo, ensuring compliance. -Rock-Solid Cloud Security: TRF generates sharp, searchable PDF waivers stored securely in YOUR cloud, so they are never 'lost'. Currently supporting Dropbox, OneDrive, and (coming soon) Google Drive. -Health Inspector Approved: Rest easy with TRF’s detailed and compliant waiver process that easily meets health regulations. -Continual updates reflect the features YOU request. Why TRF Reigns Supreme in the Tattoo World: -Battle-Tested and Industry Approved: TRF app has been in the App Store for 11 years. An old goat! Driven by feedback from thousands of tattoo artists globally, we completely burned down, redesigned, and recoded TRF. It is the ultimate tool for serious professionals and young tattooers on the come-up! -Absolute Customization: Dial in TRF to your local health and legal requirements to ensure seamless compliance. -Unmatched PDF Waivers: Capture client IDs, signatures, tattoo details, health info, artist notes–and photos!–in every waiver. -Blazing Fast Setup: Get your studio up and running with TRF in 10 minutes—no expert training is needed. Who needs crazy giant technical software and a guru to run it? -Support from Your Peers: TRF rocks an in-app Knowledge Base we are proud of, and direct support from fellow tattoo artists with real online identities and portfolios. Elevate Your Studio’s Efficiency and Professionalism: -Cut Costs and Save Time: Eliminate paper, printer ink, and storage expenses. Free up your team's time for painting and sketch fights. -Strengthen Legal Protection: Protect your studio with detailed, compliant digital waivers that stand up to health inspector scrutiny. -Impress Your Clients: Offer a sleek, modern, and informative waiver process that clients will read. They need to know what they are signing! -Save the Trees: Help us stop wasting trees for human legal dramas. You know you love trees! Flexible Pricing for all of Us: -Three ways to pay: Pay-As-You-Go Bundles and two Subscription choices, each with features designed to help studios of any size. You CAN afford to outsource that fear in your belly over health and legal compliance. Regulation is coming; look it up. Regulation = Documentation. Solve this for cheap with one app. Brought to You by Tattoo Artists, for Tattoo Artists: Conan Lea, a 27-year custom artist, designed TRF with a team of tattoo collectors with ADULT DAYJOB SKILLS who know and love our industry. With over 20,000 hours of tattooing in every tattoo style and a rich history of involvement in conventions as an artist, client, speaker, competition judge, award winner, and mentor to 17 tattooers, Conan has poured his industry knowledge into creating a tool that solves the most complex challenge to our success: Admin duties. This app is more than software; it’s Conan’s give-back to the artists and industry that made him. Download TRF today and revolutionize your tattoo studio! Join the global community of artists who trust TRF. Ditch the paperwork, innovate your studio, and shine with the professionalism and efficiency that only TRF can provide. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

IAM Studio

Features
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IAM Studio — The all-in-one workspace your team actually enjoys using. Stop jumping between dozens of apps. IAM Studio brings together everything you need to plan, execute, and deliver great work — in a single, beautifully crafted experience designed for iPad and iPhone. PROJECT MANAGEMENT, REIMAGINED Create and manage projects with milestones, Kanban boards, baseline tracking, and real-time progress dashboards. See exactly where every project stands at a glance — and take action instantly. TASKS THAT MOVE YOUR TEAM FORWARD Assign tasks, set priorities, track deadlines, and manage subtasks with an intuitive drag-and-drop Kanban view. Filter by status, assignee, or project. Never lose sight of what matters. CALENDAR & MEETINGS Visualize your week with an integrated calendar. Schedule and join video meetings powered by LiveKit — right from the app. Share agendas, track attendance, and follow up automatically. TEAM CHAT & EMAIL Communicate in real-time with built-in team chat. Connect your email to manage your inbox without ever leaving IAM Studio. Everything your team says — in one place. WORKFLOW AUTOMATIONS Eliminate repetitive work. Build custom automation rules — or choose from ready-made templates — to auto-assign tasks, send notifications, change statuses, and much more. Powered by AI for advanced scheduling and workload balancing. FINANCE & BUDGET TRACKING Track project budgets, monitor expenses, and manage billing — all integrated with your project data. Never exceed a budget without knowing it first. CUSTOMIZABLE HOME DASHBOARD Drag-and-drop widgets to build your perfect command center. Tasks, meetings, projects, email, activity feeds, reminders, Pomodoro timer, quote of the day — arrange them all exactly how you like. TEAM & CLIENT MANAGEMENT Organize your team with a rich directory. Invite clients to a dedicated portal with controlled access. Onboard new team members in minutes with guided flows. FILES & WHITEBOARDS Upload, organize, and share files across projects. Brainstorm visually with collaborative whiteboards. IAM AI ASSISTANT Get intelligent suggestions, smart search, and AI-powered insights to help your team work faster and make better decisions.

Screenshots

IAM Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IAM Studio at none against Tattoo Release Forms's 9. IAM Studio also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and device support (3 vs 1). Tattoo Release Forms's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price and ads 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. Tattoo Release Forms sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. IAM Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tattoo Release Forms ships an update fortnightly, IAM Studio every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tattoo Release Forms versus IAM Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTattoo Release FormsIAM Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (461 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings461 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB40 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBelgua Digital LLCADRIAN JESUS MORILLO TAPIA

Bugs and requests

Tattoo Release Forms

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • 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
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  • Login failures after updates
  • Camera orientation issues
  • Keyboard input not functioning
  • App freezes during form lookup
  • Certificate verification errors
  • Incompatibility with iPad Pro
  • Password reset not working
  • Forms not uploading to cloud
  • Return client forms not loading

Requested features

11 requests
  • 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
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  • Print preview before submission
  • Ability to edit bio information fields
  • Suspension or refund option for subscriptions
  • Master code reset/recovery feature
  • Multi-device settings synchronization
  • Better form validation error indicators

IAM Studio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Tattoo Release Forms

Subscriptions4
  • TRF Database Export Subscription$9.991 Year
  • TRF Basic Subscription$24.991 Month
  • TRF Pro Subscription$49.991 Month
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  • Unlimited forms: $79.99 per month$79.991 Month
One-time5
  • 50 forms (20¢ each) for $9.99$9.99
  • 100 forms (18¢ each) for $17.99$17.99
  • TRF 100 Forms$19.99
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  • 200 forms (16¢ each) for $31.99$31.99
  • 400 forms (14¢ each) for $54.99$54.99
None

IAM Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tattoo Release Forms free?
Tattoo Release Forms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IAM Studio free?
IAM Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tattoo Release Forms or IAM Studio have ads?
Neither Tattoo Release Forms nor IAM Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tattoo Release Forms or IAM Studio?
Tattoo Release Forms ships an update fortnightly, and IAM Studio every 5 days. Most recently, Tattoo Release Forms was updated on November 1, 2026 and IAM Studio on October 31, 2026.

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