Comparison
Alternative to Piercing and Tattoo Forms
Both replace the paper clipboard. They suit different studios. Checked November 2026.
Side by side
What each one does
| Piercing and Tattoo Forms | StudioSigned | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free to start. Unlimited Pro is $9.99 in-app. | $15/month flat for the whole studio. First 14 days free. |
| Where it runs | iOS app. Works offline at the chair. | Any browser. Nothing to install for you or your client. |
| State templates | Templates for all 50 states. | One form for every state, plus a checklist page for each state of what to confirm locally. We do not supply state-specific legal wording. |
| Photo ID capture | Yes, per visit. | Not yet. Staff check ID at the desk. |
| Clients under 18 | Not something we checked. | The form works out age and requires a guardian name, relationship and signature. |
| Records | On the device. | Signed copies filed under each client, searchable, printable, with CSV export. |
We read the app's public listing and our notes from November 2026. Apps change, so check the current listing before you decide.
Pick Piercing and Tattoo Forms if
- You work from an iPhone or iPad and want the form to keep working with no connection.
- You want state templates and photo ID capture, and the lowest price matters most.
Pick StudioSigned if
- You want clients to sign on their own phone from a link or QR code, with no app to download.
- Several staff or devices need the same records in one place.
- You want minors and guardian signatures handled on the form itself.
Not legal advice. Consent and record rules differ by state; see our consent form by state pages.
Try it with your own form
$15/month for the whole studio after 14 free days.