InkMachines vs Quick Stencil
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
InkMachines
This app allows users to manage settings and control wireless X2 power supply devices in real time. It provides a seamless connection for tattoo artists to optimize their equipment.
- Real-time device control
- Settings management
- Wireless X2 power supply compatibility
- Seamless connection
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InkMachines is the companion app for compatible InkMachines X2 devices. Connect over Bluetooth to view device status, manage supported settings, and control compatible power supplies from a clear, customizable work screen. Features include: - live voltage, battery, signal, and work-status presentation - control of supported power-supply functions - device settings and firmware status - customizable backgrounds, colors, and button appearance - App & Device Guide with pairing and operating information - setup transfer to another phone or tablet - layouts adapted for supported iPhone and iPad sizes Compatible InkMachines hardware is required for device control. Available features depend on the connected device and its firmware. Always follow the instructions supplied with your InkMachines equipment.
Quick Stencil
This utility app facilitates the rapid and wireless transfer of tattoo patterns. Its portable design makes it convenient for artists on the go.
- Wireless pattern transfer
- Quick tattoo design application
- Portable and easy to carry
- User-friendly interface
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Quick Stencil offers transfer of tattoo patterns quickly,wireless, easy for carry.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: InkMachines at 67% against Quick Stencil's 10%. InkMachines also leads on rating (3.7 vs 3.1). Quick Stencil's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (11 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
InkMachines holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of InkMachines's written reviews are positive against 10% of Quick Stencil's.
InkMachines ships an update every 9 months, Quick Stencil every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | InkMachines | Quick Stencil |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | 3.1 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 10.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | InkMachines Sweden AB | Zhuhai Chiming Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
InkMachines
Quick Stencil
In-app purchases
InkMachines
No in-app purchases
Quick Stencil
No in-app purchases
