Comparison

Roman Dates vs TattMe

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

Head to head
About

Roman Dates

Easily convert important dates into Roman numerals for special occasions like tattoos or anniversaries. The app automatically attempts to detect the correct date order.

Highlights
  • Date to Roman numeral conversion
  • Automatic date order detection
  • Ideal for tattoos and anniversaries
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Do you need to write a special date in Roman Numerals? Are you thinking about making a tattoo for an anniversary or birthday? If so, then Roman Dates can help you. Note: this app will automatically try to detect if your dates should appear in day month or month day order, so always double-check to make sure that the date appears correct.

About

TattMe

This app simplifies the tattoo process for both artists and clients. Artists can manage their business, from profiles and bookings to payments and client communication. Clients can discover artists, compare portfolios and prices, and book appointments securely.

Highlights
  • Professional artist profiles
  • Appointment booking
  • Secure in-app payments
  • Direct client messaging
  • Artist portfolio display
  • Client reviews
Features
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TattMe: The All-in-One Tattoo Marketplace for Tattoo Artists & Clients With TattMe, tattoo artists can run their business like pros — no more juggling multiple tools. Everything you need is in one place. And for clients, it's the easiest way to find your perfect artist, save inspo, and book your next tattoo. For Artists: - Build a professional profile with bio, pricing, portfolio, and tagged work so the right clients can find you - Manage multiple locations — your home studio, guest spots, and conventions all in one calendar - Set per-service availability rules (size, day-of-week, walk-in policies) so you only get the requests you actually want - Add walk-in bookings on behalf of clients — perfect for less "tech-savvy" customers - Send invoices and get paid instantly through the app - Chat with clients directly to answer questions or confirm details - Track your career growth with milestones that unlock features as you level up — Apprentice all the way to Master Artist For Clients: - Build your Tattoo Identity with a quick onboarding that nails down your style, placements, and dream pieces - Browse artists near you or anywhere in the U.S. - Browse thousands of tattoos done by artists on the platform, filter images by style, price, and most importantly your skin tone - Compare portfolios, prices, and verified reviews to find your perfect match - Save tattoos you love with a single tap, and organize them into Vision Boards for sleeve planning, matching tattoos, or future ideas - Book appointments and pay securely in the app - Message artists directly to discuss your ideas And even more features dropping soon! Join thousands of artists and clients already using TattMe to make tattooing easier, more organized, and more connected.

Screenshots

Roman Dates2 screens
TattMe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TattMe at none against Roman Dates's 3. TattMe also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). Roman Dates's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 53) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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. Roman Dates sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. TattMe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TattMe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roman Dates has 1.4K ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Roman Dates's written reviews are positive against 100% of TattMe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Roman Dates ships an update every 4 months, TattMe weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Roman Dates versus TattMe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoman DatesTattMe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.4K ratings)5.0 (53 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K — better53
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB128 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRob ClarkeTattMe, LLC

Customer experience

Roman Dates

All ratings1,419 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative23.1%

TattMe

All ratings50 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Roman Dates

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes when trying to save image
  • Doesn't save properly

Requested features

1 request
  • Ability to save generated Roman numerals

TattMe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Roman Dates

One-time3
  • Nice Tip$0.99
  • Great Tip$1.99
  • Smashing Tip$4.99
None

TattMe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Roman Dates free?
Roman Dates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TattMe free?
TattMe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Roman Dates or TattMe?
TattMe is rated higher. Roman Dates averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while TattMe averages 5.0 from 53 ratings.
Do Roman Dates or TattMe have ads?
Neither Roman Dates nor TattMe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Roman Dates or TattMe?
Roman Dates ships an update every 4 months, and TattMe weekly. Most recently, Roman Dates was updated on October 22, 2026 and TattMe on October 25, 2026.

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