# Tattoo Stencil vs GHOSTLINE

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 (68% vs 47%). Tattoo Stencil's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 17.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

GHOSTLINE holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GHOSTLINE has 353 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 68% of GHOSTLINE's.

Tattoo Stencil ships an update every 3 months, GHOSTLINE every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tattoo Stencil | GHOSTLINE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tattoo-stencil/id1360608609/reviews) | **[4.6 (353 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostline/id6444372551/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 64 | **353** |
| Positive reviews | 46.6% of reviews | **68.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 31 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pony Lawson LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1360608608) | [Ghostline, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654281154) |

## What reviewers say

### Tattoo Stencil

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tattoo-stencil/id1360608609)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Saves time for tattoo artists
- 👍 Great for realism tattoos
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Works well for stencil making
- 👍 Affordable app price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Limited functionality
- 👎 Poor image quality after processing
- 👎 App crashes or closes unexpectedly
- 👎 Settings/controls not working
- 👎 Updates have made it worse

**Reported bugs**

- Gallery closes immediately
- Settings do not work
- App stops working after a few months
- Cannot crop pictures
- Cannot pick pictures

**Requested features**

- Slider to increase line width/boldness
- Multi-image arrangement
- Vectorized linework for color fill and shading
- Remove or change the opening screen
- Easier to see buttons


### GHOSTLINE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostline/id6444372551)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ghostline Unlimited Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Ghostline Unlimited Access | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Saves significant time on stencil creation
- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy to learn
- 💡 Innovative stencil conversion technology
- 📏 Multi-page printing and sizing features
- 🎨 Advanced editing and customization tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model considered overpriced
- 🚫 Paywall immediately upon app opening
- ❌ Free alternatives available with similar features
- 🐛 Occasional gaps in stencil output
- 😕 Confusing stencil output for some users

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 353 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 every 5 weeks. Most recently, Tattoo Stencil was updated on October 14, 2026 and GHOSTLINE on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*