Comparison

Printcil vs Stencify

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

Stencify

Instantly create custom tattoo stencils using AI. Convert images to stencils, edit with text prompts, and preview designs on realistic models or your own photos. Generate unique designs from descriptions and export them for printing.

Highlights
  • Image to stencil conversion
  • AI editing with text prompts
  • AI try-on previews
  • Text-to-tattoo generation
  • Export in PNG/PDF
Features
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Bring your tattoo ideas to life with ease. With Stencify, you can instantly create and customize tattoo stencils using AI, no design skills or learning curve required. Key Features: - Image to Stencil*: Convert any photo or artwork into a tattoo-ready stencil. - AI Editing with Text*: Modify designs instantly with simple text prompts. - AI Try-On*: See tattoos on realistic AI models or upload your own photo to preview the design on your skin. - Text-to-Tattoo*: Generate unique stencil designs from just a written description. - Export & Print: Save stencils in PNG or PDF format, ready to print or share. - Chair Mode: Keep your stencil in view during tattoo sessions with a full-screen display in its ink color. Pinch or double-tap to zoom, and keep your screen awake while you work. - Fine-Tune: Perfect your stencils with adjustable opacity, sharpness for photo stencils, and mirroring for transfer paper. Your adjustments are automatically saved for each stencil and applied when exporting, sharing, or printing. - Multi-Page Printing: Print large tattoo stencils at their exact size across multiple sheets. Enjoy labeled pages, automatic skipping of empty pages, alignment marks, and easy step-by-step instructions for assembling your stencil. - Advanced Stencil Adjustments*: Refine your designs with "Smooth & Join Lines" and "Add Dotted Guide Lines" options. The improved "Broken Lines" style also uses dotted guides to represent shadows and color edges for more precise stencil preparation. Whether you’re a tattoo artist looking to speed up your workflow or someone exploring new tattoo ideas before committing, Stencify makes the process simple, fast, and fun. Turn imagination into ink with Stencify, the smart way to design and try tattoos. * IMAGE TO TATTOO, TEXT TO TATTOO, AI EDIT, AND AI TRY ON FEATURES REQUIRE A SUBSCRIPTION AFTER 2 FREE RIGHTS TO TRY ONE OF THESE FEATURES Privacy Policy: https://www.stencifyapp.com/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Printcil4 screens
Stencify4 screens

Verdict

The call

Printcil and Stencify both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Stencify's written reviews are positive against 63% of Printcil's. Stencify also leads on ratings volume (79 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, 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

Both are free to download. Printcil sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Stencify sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Printcil holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stencify has 79 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Printcil's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stencify's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Printcil ships an update fortnightly, Stencify every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Printcil versus Stencify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrintcilStencify
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (79 ratings)
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings179 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size457 MB97 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPrintcil UGIrem Duran

Customer experience

Printcil

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

Stencify

All ratings79 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
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
3 purchases

Stencify

Subscriptions3
  • Stencify Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Stencify Discounted Annual Premium$35.991 Year
  • Stencify Annual Premium$47.991 Year

Questions

Is Printcil free?
Printcil is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stencify free?
Stencify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Printcil or Stencify?
Printcil is rated higher. Printcil averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Stencify averages 4.8 from 79 ratings.
Do Printcil or Stencify have ads?
Neither Printcil nor Stencify shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Printcil or Stencify?
Printcil ships an update fortnightly, and Stencify every 4 weeks. Most recently, Printcil was updated on October 25, 2026 and Stencify on October 30, 2026.

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