Comparison

Printcil vs Tattoo Stencil

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

Tattoo Stencil

This app helps tattoo artists prepare and edit designs for stenciling and printing. It offers tools to convert images into stencils or create original artwork from scratch. Designs can be saved and printed wirelessly in various formats.

Highlights
  • Convert images to stencils
  • Create designs from scratch
  • Flexible printing options
  • Save edited designs
  • User-friendly interface
  • Wireless printing (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth)
Features
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Tattoo Stencil - Pro is the ultimate tool for tattoo artists, designed to simplify your creative process. Whether you're sketching a new design, stenciling an image, or preparing a final print, Tattoo Stencil - Pro makes it easy to prepare, edit, and bring your designs to life. Key Features: - Design Tools: Convert images into ready-to-print stencils with ease, or build your tattoo design from scratch using Compose Mode. - Flexible Printing: Print your designs in various formats, including single prints, sleeves, and large pieces, directly via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. - Save Your Work: Easily save edited images to your device for future use. - User-Friendly Interface: Simple and intuitive for professionals and beginners alike. Tattoo Stencil Pro is a subscription-based app and requires an active subscription to access all features. Start with a 7-day free trial. You get full access to every feature, free for 7 days. If you don’t cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends, your subscription starts automatically and you’ll be charged for the plan you chose. Available subscriptions: - Monthly subscription: €2.99/month - Yearly subscription: €24.99/year With an active subscription, you get: - Convert images into ready-to-print tattoo stencils - Create custom tattoo designs using layers, text, and drawing tools - Print designs via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi in multiple formats (single page, sleeve, and large multi-page layouts) - Unlimited access to all features Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the end of the free trial, or at confirmation of purchase if no trial applies. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. If you buy a subscription during the free trial, any unused part of the trial is forfeited. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings at any time. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tattoostencil-pro.com/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Printcil4 screens
Tattoo Stencil4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Printcil at free with in-app purchases against Tattoo Stencil's subscription. Printcil also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). Tattoo Stencil's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment 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

Both are free to download. Printcil sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Tattoo Stencil sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 Tattoo Stencil. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tattoo Stencil has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Printcil's written reviews are positive against 67% of Tattoo Stencil's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Printcil ships an update fortnightly, Tattoo Stencil every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Printcil versus Tattoo Stencil: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrintcilTattoo Stencil
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size457 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPrintcil UGAdis Macic

Customer experience

Printcil

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

Tattoo Stencil

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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
2 purchases

Tattoo Stencil

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$22.991 Year

Questions

Is Printcil free?
Printcil is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tattoo Stencil free?
Tattoo Stencil is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Printcil or Tattoo Stencil?
Printcil and Tattoo Stencil are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 7 ratings respectively.
Do Printcil or Tattoo Stencil have ads?
Neither Printcil nor Tattoo Stencil shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Printcil or Tattoo Stencil?
Printcil ships an update fortnightly, and Tattoo Stencil every 6 months. Most recently, Printcil was updated on October 25, 2026 and Tattoo Stencil on October 27, 2026.

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