# Stencil - Draw with Guidelines — Custom guidelines to hand-draw

> Augmented reality drawing app with customizable guidelines. (iPhone/iPad app by Studio Next Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stencil-draw-with-guidelines/id1553707162 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Studio Next Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540492736)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 125 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 161 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany), Italian
- Released: 2021-02-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stencil-draw-with-guidelines/id1553707162/reviews.md

## What is Stencil?

Improve your drawing with augmented reality guidelines! Use Stencil to customize and enrich your drawing or gift cards, postcards, journals, and anything you want to have hand-drawn! 

Install Stencil now! 
Generate an image you wish with AI or
Select a doodle or a photo from your library that you want to draw
Follow the guidelines to draw
Level up on your art! 

You will be surprised how easy to draw and how easy to improve your drawing with Stencil! 
The only question is what you will draw first? Or should I ask who you will draw first?

## Key features

- Augmented reality guidelines
- Customizable drawing guides
- AI image generation
- Import photos for tracing
- Hand-drawn art creation
- Improve drawing skills

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $44.99 | per year |
| Stencil Plus Quarterly | $12.99 | per 3 months |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stencil-draw-with-guidelines/id1553707162/reviews.md

### 1/5 — It made my grandmas phone glitch

*2024-08-11*

I was just using my grandmas phone with this app and it randomly started flashing and neither me or my grandma could fix it. DONT GET THIS APP

### 1/5 — Scam App

*2024-07-13, version 4.7*

This app blocked my phone once I was in it and prevented me from exiting until I rebooted my phone.

Do not download this app.

### 2/5 — Glitchy :/

*2023-12-12*

I’ve been using this app for well over a year; it used to be free and it isn’t anymore which is a bummer. I paid for the upgrade since the search function (allowing you to search the app’s templates) wasn’t functioning buuuuut it still isn’t functioning. Now I’ve paid for the app and it isn’t actually working properly:/ didn’t have that problem when it was free.

**Developer response:** Sorry, that must have been really annoying. You weren't imagining it, opening line art could crash the app, and that's fixed in the latest version now. Please do try again if you get the chance. I'd love for it to earn a spot in your bullet journal.

### 1/5 — Dolandırıcı bir uygulama ki yazıklar olsun size 😡🤬

*2023-01-07, version 4.1*

Dolandırıcı olduğunuz net sakın sakın indirmeyin sakın abone olursunuz farkına varmazsınız ayrıca o kadar saçma sapan yetersiz bir uygulama ki yazıklar olsun size 😡🤬

### 5/5 — love

*2023-01-06*

I absolutely love the Stencil app! It has completely revolutionized my drawing experience and has helped me level up my art skills. The augmented reality guidelines are an absolute game changer - they make it so much easier to draw precise lines and shapes, and have helped me achieve a level of detail in my drawings that I never thought possible. The app is also really user friendly and easy to navigate, which is a huge plus. I especially love the option to use my own photos or doodles as reference material, as it allows me to draw anything I can imagine. Overall, I think Stencil is an incredible tool for any artist, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their drawing skills.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much, this genuinely made my week. The AR guides took a long time to get right, so hearing they helped your linework means a lot. Really glad it's useful to you.

### 5/5 — If I could give 10 stars I would!

*2022-12-02*

I really like the idea of how you can trace everything. You just have to have a cup or something to put your phone on to project the image.

**Developer response:** Thank you, and yes, the cup method is very real. Most people end up propping their phone on something. If you trace a lot, a cheap gooseneck phone clamp makes it much steadier. Glad the tracing itself is working well for you.

### 2/5 — Glitchy

*2022-10-11, version 4.0*

Love the idea of the app but it’s super glitchy. Every time I try to open any line art the app closes. It’s really disappointing as I’d love to be able to use them for my bullet journal!

### 5/5 — Funny

*2022-01-26, version 3.4*

I have a lot of fun drawing using the app. very nice app

### 5/5 — Amazing for journaling!!!

*2022-01-12*

I saw this app and was initially unsure about it because apps like this always make you pay for every worthwhile feature. This app surprised me though!
It allows you to pick a stencil from the free options which are still very useful and you can easily modify them outside of the app.
My favorite free feature is the customized font and label option. It is so nice for journaling or titles on notes.
I am super excited to eventually get Premium though, which is very reasonably priced for someone with a low spending by budget! The option to use Pinterest for other stencils is brilliant!
One recommendation: that the font names would be written in their corresponding fonts! I love the options but it’s annoying looking at every single one to find the one I like.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your review :) 

It's a beautiful feeling to be helpful to the journaling community. And your fantastic feedback is much appreciated. We are working on a new version with an improved headlines fonts section and more stencils and search of stencils. Hopefully, it'll be available soon. 

Thanks again for your support
❤️
Muge & Mert

### 3/5 — Great for tracing

*2021-12-29*

Using it to trace is awesome! The only problem I have is that I’m not able to choose my own words. There are so many different fonts and it is great to use! I just wish I could customize what I said

**Developer response:** Hello :) Thank you for your review. Have you tried the header section in the main menu.  
Currently you'll be able to select some of the fonts but you certainly right there will be more customization to resize and warp the fonts for headers.

## Frequently asked questions about Stencil

### What does Stencil do?

Stencil is an app that uses augmented reality to provide customizable guidelines for drawing. You can use these guidelines to trace over AI-generated images or your own photos, helping you create hand-drawn art for various projects like gift cards or journals.

### What are the key features of Stencil?

Key features include augmented reality guidelines, the ability to customize these guides, generate images with AI, and import your own photos to draw over. The app aims to help users improve their drawing skills and create unique hand-drawn pieces.

### How much does Stencil cost?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This means you can access additional features or content through optional purchases within the app.

### What kind of projects can I use Stencil for?

You can use Stencil to create hand-drawn art for a variety of projects, including gift cards, postcards, journals, and anything else you wish to have a hand-drawn aesthetic. It's designed to make drawing easier and more accessible for different creative endeavors.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.4 — 2026-08-24

General stability improvements and bug fixes.

### 6.3 — 2026-08-06

General stability improvements and bug fixes.

### 6.2 — 2026-07-24

general bug fixes and improvements

### 6.1 — 2025-07-27

•	Added lock/unlock controls feature
•	Various bug fixes
•	Improved control responsiveness
•	Added new controls

### 6.0 — 2025-05-28

Complete Redesign: A fresh, modern look with streamlined navigation throughout the app.

Improved UX: Faster flows, clearer prompts, and more intuitive controls to help you get things done in fewer taps.

New AI Styles: Discover a range of brand-new AI-generated style presets to customize your content with ease.

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