Tattoo shop · Philadelphia, PA · reviewed since 2016
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%73+39.8Reliability 24%50+12.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%33+2.3Craft & service penalty86−1.4Momentum penalty50−5Experts Score= 62Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.62SCORE
BGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#17 of 19 tattoo parlorsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 11%
4.8★★★★★423 Google reviews · 23 photos
94%five-star reviews
4.20★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
15%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
15%reviews answered by the owner
$211typical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and craft & service; weakest: replies to reviews.
Ink Different TattoosTattoo Parlors median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Ink Different Tattoos: 73/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.B
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ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Ink Different Tattoos: 50/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.C
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Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Ink Different Tattoos: 86/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Ink Different Tattoos: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Ink Different Tattoos: 50/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.C
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Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Ink Different Tattoos: 33/100 on this factor. Category median: 40.D
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Star ratings
423 Google reviews we collected
4.8of 5
5 stars39694%
4 stars123%
3 stars31%
2 stars10%
1 star113%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 311 written reviews
96%praise
Praise41496%
Complaints184%
Price
What customers reported paying
$211+34% vs typical tattoo parlors
Middle half of what 11 customers paid ($119–$360) · gold mark = category median.
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude16739%
Quality & results9923%
Would recommend7818%
Speed & response327%
Communication317%
Price & value143%
Honesty & trust113%
What customers talk about
We read 311 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“She was warm, engaging, professional, and made the entire experience so comfortable.”
“I had Janell as my artist, and she did an amazing job.”
“The communication with the finance team and getting this resolved has been a horrible experience.”
“If your looking for someone whose going to take their time bringing your ideas to life then 10/10 would definitely recommend!”
“…do and she does 1 tattoos and say she doesn’t got time for a full day never again place is racist on the low to blacks they don’t show it cause they w…”
“This place is clean, efficient, great women artists, and good music.”
“The place is always clean, and the artists are super friendly and communicate well with you about designs, placements, and aftercare.”
“They took my girlfriends $500 “refundable deposit” and ghosted.”
“The needling took way less time than expected and I think the price was quite reasonable.”
“Too expensive!”
“I’ve been looking for a trusted artist to take on my anime leg sleeve and I’m so glad I found her!”
“This place is a scam and kept her tens of thousands of dollars and all she has to show for it are some crayola pencils and a mini tattoo machine worth…”
People customers mention
Maddie50 reviews
Art26 reviews
Krystal20 reviews
Sarah12 reviews
Omar8 reviews
Instagram6 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Ink Different Tattoos for 7 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
TamiCaLocal Guide · 11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Janelle is amazing! This was my 5th tattoo, but by far the most gentle experience I’ve had. She made my niece and me feel completely at home from the moment we arrived. She was warm, engaging, professional, and made the entire experience so comfortable.
We absolutely loved our experience and will definitely be back…
Paid $100–150Fine line tattoosFemale tattoos
Jesse13 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★
Cannot get in touch for a refund for the apprenticeship program. They took my girlfriends $500 “refundable deposit” and ghosted. Voicemail box isnt even set up. Emails and texts ignored. Avoid this place at all costs.
Paid $500+Service not listed
Isaac4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
Amazing job from my guy Omar. Easy session, good music, food people. Comfortable. Even offered to buy me something from the store
Paid $350–400
Ayzhia1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★
I got my Lotus Unalome tattoo here. it was done so nicely. Me and my family Can’t wait to come back soon!
Paid $100–150TattoosTattoo designFemale tattoos
Jefty4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★
Had an excellent experience with the artist Omar who did my first really big piece. Very kind and professional! Piece was painful but I could tell the artist was using a gentle hand. Most definitely would be back for some more work
Allen6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★
me and a couple of my friends went in for some last minute impulsive tattoos, we were contacted by omar and he was so helpful and we got some beautiful tattoos. thank you to omar for your patience, we had such a good time!! give this man all your money he’s a great artist and we will always be able to commemorate our trip to philly thanks to his artistry.
Janelle is amazing! This was my 5th tattoo, but by far the most gentle experience I’ve had. She made my niece and me feel completely at home from the moment we arrived. She was warm, engaging, professional, and made the entire experience so comfortable.
We absolutely loved our experience and will definitely be back with more family for tattoo #6! Highly recommend Janelle! 💕✨
Price: $100–150
Services: Fine line tattoos, Female tattoos
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you for trusting us with your tattoo! YESS, Janelle is a very dedicated and talented Tattoo Artist. We hope to see you back in the studio soon for tattoo #6!
Chad Johnson5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Chad has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I am hard critic when it comes to life experiences. But my time at Body Art & Soul was truly amazing. Krystal was patient, honest and flexible. I will absolutely be going back for future art....also they play dope music. YOU CAN’T BEAT IT!
Derrick Ian4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Derrick has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Cannot get in touch for a refund for the apprenticeship program. They took my girlfriends $500 “refundable deposit” and ghosted. Voicemail box isnt even set up. Emails and texts ignored. Avoid this place at all costs.
Price: $500+
Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · 8 months ago
Jessica, a few things:
1. this tattoo retail studio is not the apprenticeship program, so you are reviewing the wrong things.
2. No one in the apprenticeship company would want to keep a deposit, so there must be some kind of error which can be fixed, if some how this is true. Email [email protected] and they can find out if this is true and if for some reason there was a mistake, they will get her the deposit back. Then you can come back here and update this review with a happy resolution, or remove it. If you do nothing, we will assume this is completely made up and flag it for removal. If there was a mistake, it will be fixed. Thanks so much.
tynesha holloway2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews tynesha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My daughter had a terrible time with this school. They kept changing online codes so she couldn’t get into classes and when she was ready to move on to the next phase of online learning they “closed down operations” for two months to “revamp”. They blocked her every which way and then sent her an email saying that if she didn’t finish the second phase by a certain date she would be expelled from the program. This place is a scam and kept her tens of thousands of dollars and all she has to show for it are some crayola pencils and a mini tattoo machine worth maybe $100. So sad too because it could’ve been so great for both her and them.
**TO THE OWNER: I can’t respond privately on Google. If you post an email address I can send you my daughter’s name. I appreciate your acknowledgment. Thank you.
**follow-up- the owner never responded. Clearly acting like they cared was just so other potential customers would think better of them
Response from the owner · a year ago
What is your daughter's name so we look up what happened?
Morgan Williams7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Morgan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I have gotten 5 of my 6 tattoos at this location. I had Janell as my artist, and she did an amazing job. I got a tattoo of my own design on my chest in red ink, and when I reached out to her to see if she could do it, she was able to stencil my design perfectly and took the time to show me how three different red colors would look on my skin.
Janell’s laid back and fun demeanor made this experience enjoyable. I enjoyed talking and laughing with her and appreciated her checking in with me to see how I was doing during my session. One thing I really loved about this experience was that Janell made a suggestion about my design that gives it more dimension, and the results were phenomenal. I hadn’t even considered the idea until she brought it up but I’m happy she did!
Ink Different Tattoos is by far my favorite place to go. The place is always clean, and the artists are super friendly and communicate well with you about designs, placements, and aftercare. When you go to get a tattoo from this location, ask for Janell!
Price: $250–300
Services: Color ink tattoos
Response from the owner · a year ago
OMG! Thanks for taking some of your time to leave us this nice review, Morgan! We're happy to know we're your preferred studio to get tattooed! Janell is an amazing Tattoo Artist for sure, she always making sure everybody feels great in the whole process. We really appreciate you as our client! and we hope to see you back in the studio soon!!
Isaac DeLarge4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Isaac has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
