Comparison

Printcil vs Tessellate

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

Head to head
About

Printcil

Transform tattoo templates into high-quality, printable stencils quickly and accurately. Features AI-powered object selection, multiple filters, and easy background removal. Supports large motifs and all stencil printers.

Highlights
  • AI-powered object selection
  • Triple filter system
  • Background removal
  • Print large motifs
  • Free image search
  • Manual line painting
Features
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Turn your tattoo templates into precise, printable stencils - faster and more accurately than ever before. With Printcil you can create stencils of a quality that can surpass hand-drawn stencils in 10 minutes or less. Why Printcil? • More efficient than ever: Create high-quality stencils in just a few minutes - simple operation and common editing tools help you to do so. • Maximum precision: Printcil recognises up to 30 color gradations and translates them into fine, lined color boundaries - for a more precise finish. • Triple filter power: Combine the most detailed Photocopy filter, the unique Printcil filter and the new Photolines filter to create the perfect stencil. • Build Layers with AI: Select objects or parts of the image with AI and customise the stencil for them individually. • Free image search: Search for free images and use them as a starting point for your stencils. • Print large motifs: Create stencils that extend over several pages to perfectly realize even large motifs. All print paper formats supported. • Easy background removal: Remove the background of your template directly in the app - without having to use additional image editing software. • Paint additional lines: Add manual lines to your template to further perfect the design. • Compatible with all stencil printers: No matter which printer you use, Printcil works seamlessly with your device. • Made in Germany: Developed in Germany, with fast support that responds to suggestions for improvement and feature requests. Print like a hand-drawn stencil. Just faster and more precise. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Tessellate

Easily create intricate tiling patterns from your existing images. This tool allows you to split, flip, and preview your designs to achieve seamless, repeating artwork. Perfect for artists looking to generate unique visual compositions.

Highlights
  • One tap tessellation
  • Preview mode for results
  • Customizable split guides
  • Seamless image export
  • Iterative design process
Features
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The ultimate tool for artists to create tiling patterns from their images. Tessellate makes it easy to split your images into interlocking pieces. HOW IT WORKS: Design: Use your favourite app to create your initial design. Tessellate: Import your design into Tessellate and flip your image to begin the tessellation process. Edit: Return to your favourite app and make more changes, add something in the middle! Preview: View your pattern, look for any gaps or issues Improve and Repeat: Return to Tessellate to flip your image once more, creating a beautiful tiling pattern. Continue this process until you're completely satisfied with your masterpiece. KEY FEATURES: One Tap to Tessellate: Easily split your image to create your pattern Preview Mode: Quickly see the full result Custom Split: Take full control of your design with customizable guides. Image Export: Seamlessly export your creations and save to photos CONTACT ME: If you come across any bugs, have a feature request, or just want to have a conversation! Feel free to reach out on: echidnabit+tessellate@gmail.com

Screenshots

Printcil4 screens
Tessellate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Printcil at Free against Tessellate's $0.49. Tessellate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#23 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Printcil is free to download; Tessellate costs $0.49 up front. Printcil sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Tessellate asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Printcil against 5.0 for Tessellate. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Printcil versus Tessellate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrintcilTessellate
PriceFree — better$0.49
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#23 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size457 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPrintcil UGSam Gillard

Customer experience

Printcil

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral10.5%
Negative26.3%

Tessellate

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Printcil

Subscriptions2
  • Printcil7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Printcil7 Days trial$89.991 Year
One-time1
  • 10 Remini Credits$3.99
None

Tessellate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Printcil free?
Printcil is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tessellate free?
Tessellate costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Printcil or Tessellate?
Printcil and Tessellate are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Printcil or Tessellate have ads?
Neither Printcil nor Tessellate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Printcil or Tessellate?
Printcil ships an update fortnightly, and Tessellate fortnightly. Most recently, Printcil was updated on September 21, 2026 and Tessellate on September 20, 2026.

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