Decalker vs InkHunter
Which to pick for tattoo stencils.
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InkHunter is app for CLIENT to 'try tattoo on skin' via AR (1.5M+ downloads). Decalker is app for TATTOO ARTIST — generates AI stencil, creates designs, trains individual style (Brand LoRA). They serve DIFFERENT audiences. Client wanting to play with AR before closing tattoo: InkHunter. Professional artist needing workflow tools: Decalker.
InkHunter in 30 seconds
InkHunter is mobile app (iOS + Android) launched 2015 focused on AR tattoo try-on. Client photographs body part, chooses pre-made design or generates via basic AI, sees AR preview. Free with ads + IAP $6.99-59.99/year. Audience: clients researching tattoos before going to studio. Recent reviews: NPS -90 (Kimola analysis), main complaints: subscription trap, feature loss in update (was better before AI), AR tracking requires laborious 'square smile' calibration. Artists rarely use — product wasn't designed for them.
Decalker in 30 seconds
Decalker is AI studio for PROFESSIONAL TATTOO ARTIST. Web-first (browser + mobile PWA), not app store. 5 integrated features (photo→stencil, create with AI, mix, try on skin, refine) + Studio plan with self-service Brand LoRA (trains AI on 30-100 of your drawings). Audience: BR/LATAM artists with 5-50 stencil/month volume. Aggressive pricing $6 Pro / $20 Studio. Skin-physics-aware mode + line weight discipline = stencil that lasts 5+ years. Built BR-first with Stripe + MP integrated.
Full head-to-head
| Feature | Decalker | InkHunter |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Professional artist | End client |
| Photo -> stencil extraction | Yes (5s) | No |
| Brand LoRA per-artist | Yes (Studio) | No |
| Create with AI text | Yes (4 variations) | Yes (basic) |
| AR try-on on skin | Yes (Try on skin) | Yes (main focus) |
| Refine with text | Yes | No |
| Mix 2-5 references | Yes | No |
| Platform | Browser + PWA | Native iOS/Android |
| Monthly cost | Free to $20 | Free + IAP $0.58-5/mo |
| Languages | PT/EN/ES native | EN primarily |
| BR payment (PIX) | Yes (Stripe + MP) | Apple/Google IAP |
| Skin-physics-aware | Yes (line weight) | No |
When to pick InkHunter
Use InkHunter when you're a CLIENT wanting to try tattoo before going to an artist. For tattoo artist, rarely makes sense — stencil extraction + create with AI + Brand LoRA don't exist there.
When to pick Decalker
Use Decalker when you're a PROFESSIONAL TATTOO ARTIST needing daily workflow tools: extract stencil fast, create designs with AI, train individual style with Brand LoRA, show preview on client skin. Decalker is DESIGNED for professional, not adapted from client app.