# Printcil vs Tattoo Stencil

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Printcil | Tattoo Stencil |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printcil/id6444066476/reviews) | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tattoo-stencil-pro/id6733226950/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 457 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Printcil UG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652059996) | [Adis Macic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771371857) |

## What reviewers say

### Printcil

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printcil/id6444066476)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Printcil | $8.99 | per month |
| Printcil | $89.99 | per year |
| 10 Remini Credits | $3.99 | one-time |


### Tattoo Stencil

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tattoo-stencil-pro/id6733226950)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $22.99 | per year |


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