Comparison

Tattoo Stencil vs GHOSTLINE

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tattoo Stencil

Create tattoo stencils directly on your mobile device or tablet. This app is ideal for tattoo artists on the go, especially during conventions and guest spots.

Highlights
  • Create stencils on mobile device
  • Create stencils on tablet
  • Ideal for traveling artists
  • Useful for conventions
  • Useful for guest spots
Features
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This revolutionary app allows tattoo artists to create a stencil on their mobile device or tablet.Perfect for traveling artists during conventions and guest spots.

About

GHOSTLINE

This app helps tattoo artists create perfect stencils quickly and efficiently. It offers AI-driven tools to upscale, sharpen, and customize artwork, eliminating the need for manual tracing. Print stencils at any size with advanced layout technology, saving valuable time for artists.

Highlights
  • AI-driven stencil generation
  • Artwork upscaling and sharpening
  • Customizable stencil details
  • Print-scale technology for any size
  • Reference tool for visualization
  • Editing tools (pen, eraser, ruler)
Features
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GHOSTLINE WAS CREATED BY TATTOO ARTISTS, FOR TATTOO ARTISTS. GHOSTLINE is a subscription based application for the tattoo industry. GHOSTLINE can quickly generate perfect, customizable stencils, upscale & sharpen your artwork, and provides the industry’s first print-scale technology so you can print your stencils at any size you need. GHOSTLINE was created to help you SAVE TIME. The AI-driven functionality of GHOSTLINE allows you to optimize your workflow and spend more time doing what you love most; making tattoos that you are proud of. THE FUTURE OF TATTOOING IS HERE. UPSCALE // -ENHANCE YOUR ARTWORK & TURN YOUR PHOTOS IN TO PICTURE PERFECT REFERENCE -USE HSV CONVERSION TO CREATE SMOOTH GRADIENTS FOR SHARP, RENDERED STENCILS -TURN OLD, BLURRY PHOTOS IN TO PERFECT REFERENCE SHARPEN // -SHARPEN YOUR ARTWORK TO ACHIEVE BETTER QUALITY STENCILS -SHARPEN YOUR REFERENCE SO YOU CAN CREATE BETTER TATTOOS CLASSIC STENCIL // -GENERATE FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE STENCILS IN SECONDS -ADJUST THE DETAIL AND INTENSITY TO YOUR LIKING -CREATE LINE-BASED STENCILS, 3D VALUE-BASED STENCILS, AND EVERYWHERE IN BETWEEN PRO STENCIL // -CLEANEST POSSIBLE STENCILS USING BRAND NEW GHOSTLINE TECH -ADJUST DETAIL LEVEL, CONTOURS, AND TAILOR OUTPUT FOR THERMOFAX OR INKJET -NEVER HAND STENCIL AGAIN EDIT // -USE THE PEN TOOL TO DRAW EXTRA LINES OR MAKE AREAS MORE BOLD -USE THE ERASER TOOL TO REMOVE ANY UNWANTED INFORMATION -USE THE RULER TOOL TO DRAW PERFECTLY STRAIGHT LINES TO YOUR STENCIL REFERENCE // -USE THE REFERENCE TOOL TO VISUALIZE YOUR STENCIL, AS AN ADJUSTABLE LAYER, DURING THE TATTOO PROCESS -ADJUST THE OPACITY OF THE STENCIL -ADJUST THE TRANSPARENCY OF YOUR ARTWORK -CHOOSE DIFFERENT COLORS A BETTER VISUAL GUIDE PRINTING // -USE THE INDUSTRY’S FIRST MULTI-PAGE LAYOUT PRINTING TECHNOLOGY TO PRINT AS LARGE AS YOU WANT, ONE ONE PIECE OF PAPER OR 16 PIECES -PINCH/ZOOM TO SIZE YOUR STENCIL TO ANY SIZE ON THE PAPER, WHETHER YOU’RE WORKING ON A MICRO TATTOO OR A BACK PIECE -ROTATE OR FLIP YOUR STENCIL TO FIT YOUR PRINTING NEEDS -CHOOSE PAPER SIZE AND PAPER ORIENTATION EXPORT // -EXPORT/SAVE YOUR STENCIL, AT ANY STAGE, STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHOTO LIBRARY -GENERATE AS MANY STENCILS AS YOU NEED GHOSTLINE WILL SAVE YOU HOURS OF TRACING TIME, EVERY WEEK, SO YOU CAN FOCUS MORE ENERGY ON CREATING TATTOOS THAT WILL STAND THE TEST OF TIME. Terms of Use - https://www.ghostline.app/terms Privacy Policy - https://www.ghostline.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Tattoo Stencil4 screens
GHOSTLINE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GHOSTLINE at Free against Tattoo Stencil's $0.99. GHOSTLINE also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (67% vs 47%). Tattoo Stencil's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#179 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

GHOSTLINE is free to download; Tattoo Stencil costs $0.99 up front. GHOSTLINE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Tattoo Stencil asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GHOSTLINE holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GHOSTLINE has 348 ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Tattoo Stencil's written reviews are positive against 67% of GHOSTLINE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tattoo Stencil ships an update every 3 months, GHOSTLINE monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Tattoo Stencil versus GHOSTLINE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTattoo StencilGHOSTLINE
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (64 ratings)4.6 (348 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.6% of reviews67.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings64348 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#179 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.3 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPony Lawson LLCGhostline, Inc.

Customer experience

Tattoo Stencil

All ratings64 ratings
Positive70.3%
Neutral7.8%
Negative21.9%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive46.6%
Neutral6.9%
Negative46.6%

GHOSTLINE

All ratings348 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral6.1%
Negative26.5%

Bugs and requests

Tattoo Stencil

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

GHOSTLINE

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Quarter inch gaps appearing in stencil output
  • App loses important design details in conversion
  • Emphasizes irrelevant details over important ones
  • Inconsistent stencil quality on complex designs
  • Limited customization options for stencil output

Requested features

12 requests
  • One-time purchase option instead of subscription
  • Lower subscription pricing ($6/month considered too high)
  • Lifetime subscription option under $100
  • JPEG file format export option
  • Save reference image as separate file
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  • Reference overlay in edit mode to see original design
  • Pinch zoom in/out functionality
  • Redo button for edits
  • Bookmark pen sizes for quick toggling
  • Background removal tool
  • Ruler/grid overlay option
  • Ability to remove white background from images

In-app purchases

None

Tattoo Stencil

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

GHOSTLINE

Subscriptions2
  • Ghostline Unlimited Access7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Ghostline Unlimited Access$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Tattoo Stencil free?
Tattoo Stencil costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GHOSTLINE free?
GHOSTLINE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tattoo Stencil or GHOSTLINE?
GHOSTLINE is rated higher. Tattoo Stencil averages 4.0 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while GHOSTLINE averages 4.6 from 348 ratings.
Do Tattoo Stencil or GHOSTLINE have ads?
Neither Tattoo Stencil nor GHOSTLINE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tattoo Stencil or GHOSTLINE?
Tattoo Stencil ships an update every 3 months, and GHOSTLINE monthly. Most recently, Tattoo Stencil was updated on October 2, 2026 and GHOSTLINE on September 30, 2026.

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