# Printcil vs StencilStudio

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StencilStudio at 95% against Printcil's 63%. StencilStudio also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (442 vs 1). Printcil's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Printcil sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and StencilStudio sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Printcil holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StencilStudio has 442 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 95% of StencilStudio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Printcil ships an update fortnightly, StencilStudio every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Printcil | StencilStudio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printcil/id6444066476/reviews)** | [4.8 (442 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stencilstudio-tattoo-stencil/id6760613806/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **442** |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | **94.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 457 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Printcil UG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652059996) | [Andrea Mezzadra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827502660) |

## 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 |


### StencilStudio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stencilstudio-tattoo-stencil/id6760613806)

This app helps tattoo artists quickly create high-quality stencils from photos and references. It streamlines the tracing and cleanup process, allowing artists to focus more on tattooing and less on preparation. Designed for practical use, it generates clean, readable linework for a faster, more efficient workflow.

**Highlights:** Create stencils from photos, Generate clean black-and-white linework, Speed up tracing and prep time, Save and manage stencil outputs, Improve workflow efficiency, Focus on readability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Professional | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Artist | $14.99 | per month |
| Studio | $29.99 | per month |
| 100 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Credits | $24.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Credits | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Printcil free?

Printcil is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is StencilStudio free?

StencilStudio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Printcil or StencilStudio?

Printcil is rated higher. Printcil averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while StencilStudio averages 4.8 from 442 ratings.

### Do Printcil or StencilStudio have ads?

Neither Printcil nor StencilStudio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Printcil or StencilStudio?

Printcil ships an update fortnightly, and StencilStudio every 2 days. Most recently, Printcil was updated on October 25, 2026 and StencilStudio on October 28, 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.*