Comparison

Sketch Me! vs Tattoo Stencil Maker

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

Head to head
About

Sketch Me!

Transform your photos into artistic sketches with various effects. Easily share your creations or save them to your device. Offers adjustable parameters for personalized results and a split-screen mode for unique edits.

Highlights
  • Convert photos to sketches
  • Multiple sketch effects (7 total)
  • Adjustable sketch parameters
  • Split screen mode
  • Share sketches via Facebook and email
  • Save sketches to device
  • Easy-to-use interface with zoom and pan
Features
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The original #1 Sketch App on the AppStore. Over 10 million downloads. ------------------------ Former No.1 App in the USA, France, Italy, Spain, Thailand, Malaysia, Equador, Belgium, Portugal, Israel, Taiwan, Germany, Argentina, Ireland and many more. ------------------------ Sketch Me! is a simple, fun app that lets you convert your photos into sketches by applying up to six different image effects. What people are saying: "A wonderful app that converts pictures into sketches. We love it when we come across a novel piece of technology made available in an app." - Apppicker.com "While Sketch Me! only does one thing, it does it really well. Go ahead and download it, you'll be surprised by how much fun taking "artistic" pictures." - Appdiscover Check out a video review of version 1.0 by iPawdTouch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHvVbvnREjw We've added some great new features since! --------- Main Features: - Supports Facebook and e-mail so you can easily share your sketches with your friends, as well as save them to your iPhone. - Features an easy-to-use interface. You can use your finger to move an image around on the screen to find its best position. You can also zoom in and out through the pinch gesture. - Split screen mode (as shown in icon), where only one half of the photo is shown in sketch. - Adjustable sketch parameters mean that you can have extra control over how the sketch effect turns out. - Now featuring 7 different sketch effects ------------------------ The Sketch Me! effect can be applied to any image. Best results are obtained by using a picture with a bright/white background. Please send all feedback and suggestions to support@bluebeartech.com. We love to hear your ideas.

About

Tattoo Stencil Maker

Effortlessly transform any image into a professional-quality tattoo stencil. This tool offers precise control over contrast and detail, making it ideal for artists and designers. Save and share your creations with ease.

Highlights
  • Image to stencil conversion
  • HD stencil output
  • Customizable controls
  • Quick and simple to use
  • Export and share stencils
Features
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Stenstill turns any image into a clean, high-contrast tattoo stencil in seconds. Built for tattoo artists, apprentices, and designers, it takes the guesswork out of stencil prep—import a photo, sketch, or design, fine-tune the lines, and get a transfer-ready stencil without ever opening a desktop editor. Why artists choose Stenstill: Instant Image-to-Stencil Conversion – Transform photos, sketches, and artwork into crisp, tattoo-ready line work with a single tap. HD Output, Built for Transfer – Sharp black-and-white stencils optimized for thermal printers and freehand transfer, with no muddy grays or lost detail. Full Creative Control – Dial in darkness, detail level, and line clarity until the stencil matches your vision exactly. Zero Learning Curve – No design software experience needed. Import, adjust, save. That's it. Export & Share Anywhere – Save stencils to your device, send them to your printer, or share directly with clients for approval. From studio sessions to walk-ins, Stenstill keeps your workflow fast, clean, and professional. Stenstill is free to download. Some features require a premium subscription. If you subscribe: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal anytime in your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://stenstill.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://stenstill.com/terms

Screenshots

Sketch Me!4 screens
Tattoo Stencil Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

Sketch Me! and Tattoo Stencil Maker both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Sketch Me!'s written reviews are positive against 17% of Tattoo Stencil Maker's. Sketch Me! also leads on ratings volume (7K vs 647). Tattoo Stencil Maker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sketch Me! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tattoo Stencil Maker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tattoo Stencil Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sketch Me! has 7K ratings behind it against 647, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Sketch Me!'s written reviews are positive against 17% of Tattoo Stencil Maker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sketch Me! ships an update every 2 months, Tattoo Stencil Maker monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sketch Me! versus Tattoo Stencil Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSketch Me!Tattoo Stencil Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (7K ratings)4.7 (647 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.8% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings7K — better647
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBluebear Technologies Ltd.Bravycode Technologies

Customer experience

Sketch Me!

All ratings7,000 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral4.7%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews1,149 reviews
Positive75.8%
Neutral8.0%
Negative16.2%

Tattoo Stencil Maker

All ratings579 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral5.2%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

Sketch Me!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when trying to load photos
  • Sketches appear low quality or distorted
  • Buttons and UI elements not responsive

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more sketch styles and textures
  • Improve performance and stability
  • Implement iPad optimization
  • Allow more customization of sketches

Tattoo Stencil Maker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sketch Me!

One-time1
  • Unlock All Papers & Colors$1.99
5 purchases

Tattoo Stencil Maker

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Access7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Pro Annual (Special Offer)$19.991 Year
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  • Annual$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$99.99

Questions

Is Sketch Me! free?
Sketch Me! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tattoo Stencil Maker free?
Tattoo Stencil Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sketch Me! or Tattoo Stencil Maker?
Tattoo Stencil Maker is rated higher. Sketch Me! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while Tattoo Stencil Maker averages 4.7 from 647 ratings.
Do Sketch Me! or Tattoo Stencil Maker have ads?
Sketch Me! shows ads; Tattoo Stencil Maker does not.
Which is updated more often, Sketch Me! or Tattoo Stencil Maker?
Sketch Me! ships an update every 2 months, and Tattoo Stencil Maker monthly. Most recently, Sketch Me! was updated on October 31, 2026 and Tattoo Stencil Maker on October 30, 2026.

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