Comparison

Printcil 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

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 Maker

Features
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Turn ideas into tattoo designs. Fast. Precise. Private. InkPilot generates original tattoo concepts from text prompts or reference images. Built for people who know what they want but need to see it before committing ink to skin. Free to download. Some features require an in app purchase to access. What InkPilot Does Generate custom tattoo design concepts with AI Support styles like minimal, linework, realism, traditional, neo traditional, Japanese, blackwork, fine line, geometric Use optional reference images to guide results Keep your creations on device so you stay in control Paid features require an in app purchase and may include Full access to premium generation options and limits High resolution exports Stencil ready exports and advanced outputs Any other Premium tools shown in the app Why InkPilot Is Different Most tattoo apps recycle templates. InkPilot creates new designs every time. You describe the concept. The AI builds it. No stock flash. No recycled art. Who Its For People planning a tattoo Artists brainstorming designs Anyone who wants to visualize an idea before committing Ink is permanent. Decisions should not be blind. Privacy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VTC1pS-MSA_xG5kyemdVPGme8EI8GVXeEHN408TeF3A/ Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Printcil4 screens
Tattoo Stencil Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tattoo Stencil Maker at every 4 days against Printcil's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Tattoo Stencil Maker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Printcil ships an update fortnightly, Tattoo Stencil Maker every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Printcil versus Tattoo Stencil Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrintcilTattoo Stencil Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size457 MB19 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPrintcil UGAlperen Cerkez

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Printcil

Subscriptions2
  • Printcil7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Printcil7 Days trial$89.991 Year
7 purchases

Tattoo Stencil Maker

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$5.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$99.991 Year
One-time5
  • 5 Credits$4.99
  • 20 Credits$14.99
  • 50 Credits$34.99
Show 2 more
  • 100 Credits$59.99
  • 200 Credits$99.90

Questions

Is Printcil free?
Printcil 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.
Do Printcil or Tattoo Stencil Maker have ads?
Neither Printcil nor Tattoo Stencil Maker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Printcil or Tattoo Stencil Maker?
Printcil ships an update fortnightly, and Tattoo Stencil Maker every 4 days. Most recently, Printcil was updated on November 3, 2026 and Tattoo Stencil Maker on October 25, 2026.

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