About
Inkjin is the all-in-one tattoo discovery and booking platform available on iOS and Android. The app addresses the entire tattoo decision journey — from finding inspiration to securing an appointment — in a single streamlined experience. Users can browse over 3,600 original designs from real tattoo artists, filtering by style, placement, color, and vibe to quickly build a personal shortlist without hopping between multiple apps. The standout AR Try-On feature uses your phone's camera to overlay any tattoo onto your skin in real-time, letting you resize and reposition the design to find the perfect fit before committing. You can use any design from the app's library or upload your own image to test. An AI Price Estimator lets users upload any tattoo photo from the internet or social media and receive an instant cost estimate, powered by pricing data submitted by thousands of artists covering style, size, placement, and color complexity. Inkjin connects users with 120+ handpicked, verified tattoo artists in Greece and the UK, offering transparent pricing, real portfolio work, and direct messaging. Artists benefit from a completely free platform to manage bookings, process payments, sell flash designs, and grow their client list while retaining 100% of their earnings. With a 4.91 average rating across the App Store and Google Play, Inkjin is trusted by tattoo enthusiasts and professionals alike.
Key Features
- AR Tattoo Try-On: Use your phone's camera to preview any tattoo on your body in real-time. Resize and reposition designs to find the ideal placement — use app designs or upload your own.
- 3,600+ Original Designs: Browse a curated library of original tattoo designs from real artists. Filter by style, placement, color, and vibe to build a personal shortlist quickly.
- AI Price Estimator: Upload any tattoo photo and receive an instant cost estimate. The AI analyzes style, size, placement, and color based on data from thousands of artist submissions.
- Verified Artist Booking: Connect with 120+ handpicked, verified tattoo artists in Greece and the UK. View real portfolios, transparent pricing, and book directly through the app.
- Free Tools for Tattoo Artists: Artists can manage bookings, process payments, sell flash designs, and grow their client base — all for free, keeping 100% of their earnings.
Use Cases
- A first-time tattoo client uses the AR try-on to test different placements and sizes on their wrist and forearm before committing to a design.
- Someone planning a tattoo uploads a reference image to the AI Price Estimator to get a cost range and set a realistic budget before contacting artists.
- A tattoo enthusiast browses 3,600+ designs filtered by 'blackwork' style and 'upper arm' placement to build a shortlist for their next session.
- A traveler visiting Athens uses Inkjin to find, preview the portfolio of, and book a local verified tattoo artist without needing to search social media or send cold DMs.
- A freelance tattoo artist joins Inkjin to list their flash designs, attract new clients, and manage all bookings and payments through a single free platform.
Pros
- Reduces Tattoo Regret: The real-time AR try-on gives an accurate preview of how a tattoo will look on your specific body, helping you make a confident, informed decision before going under the needle.
- All-in-One Platform: Combines design discovery, AR preview, cost estimation, and artist booking in a single app, eliminating the need to juggle multiple platforms and DMs.
- Completely Free for Artists: Tattoo artists can join, list their work, manage bookings, and accept payments at zero cost while retaining 100% of their earnings — a rare, artist-friendly business model.
- Highly Rated by Users: A 4.91 average rating across the App Store and Google Play reflects strong user satisfaction across both tattoo seekers and artists.
Cons
- Limited Geographic Coverage: Artist bookings are currently only available in Greece and the UK, making the booking feature inaccessible to users in most other countries.
- AR Requires a Mobile Device: The flagship AR try-on feature is only available through the iOS or Android app and cannot be experienced via a desktop browser.
- Price Estimates Are Approximations: The AI Price Estimator provides a rough range rather than a firm quote — actual pricing will vary by artist and may differ from the estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Inkjin?
Inkjin is a mobile app that helps you discover original tattoo designs, preview them on your body using augmented reality, estimate the cost with an AI tool, and book appointments with verified tattoo artists.
How does the AR Try-On feature work?
The AR Try-On uses your phone's camera to overlay a chosen tattoo design onto your skin in real-time. You can resize, reposition, and test any design from the app's library or upload your own image to see exactly how it will look before committing.
How accurate is the AI Price Estimator?
The AI Price Estimator provides a ballpark cost range by analyzing the style, size, placement, and color of a tattoo photo. It's based on pricing data from thousands of designs submitted by artists on the platform. It's best used for budgeting purposes, as final pricing is set by individual artists.
Is Inkjin free for tattoo artists?
Yes. Inkjin is 100% free for tattoo artists. They can join the platform, showcase their portfolio, manage bookings, process payments, and sell flash designs while keeping 100% of their earnings.
Where is Inkjin currently available for artist bookings?
Inkjin currently features 120+ verified tattoo artists in Greece and the UK. The design browsing, AR try-on, and AI price estimator features are available to all users worldwide via the iOS and Android apps.
