Comparison

GHOSTLINE vs TattStencil

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GHOSTLINE

This app transforms your artwork into print-ready tattoo stencils quickly and efficiently. It offers tools to cut out subjects, upscale references, and customize stencils for various printing methods. Save time on tracing and focus on creating exceptional tattoos.

Highlights
  • Cut out subjects with one tap
  • Upscale and sharpen reference images
  • Generate customizable Classic and Pro stencils
  • Edit stencils with pen, eraser, and ruler tools
  • View stencils as an overlay on artwork
  • Multi-page and multi-size printing
  • Export stencils to various formats
Features
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Built by tattoo artists, for tattoo artists. Tattooer-owned and operated since 2023. Ghostline turns your artwork into clean, print-ready tattoo stencils in seconds. Cut out your subject, upscale and sharpen your references, generate fully customizable stencils, and print at any size with multi-page print-scale technology. Less time tracing means more time doing what you love: making tattoos you're proud of. THE FUTURE OF TATTOOING IS HERE. CUT OUT - Lift your subject off its background in one tap - The crop follows your subject, so there's nothing to clean up by hand UPSCALE - Enhance your artwork and turn photos into picture-perfect reference - Upscale small, low-res images for sharper, cleaner reference SHARPEN - Sharpen your artwork for higher-quality stencils - Sharpen your reference so you can create better tattoos CLASSIC STENCIL - Generate fully customizable stencils in seconds - Dial in detail and intensity to your liking - Create line-based stencils, 3D value-based stencils, and everything in between PRO STENCIL - The cleanest stencils yet, powered by Ghostline tech - Adjust detail level, contours, and line weight - Blend with Classic Stencil for even more detail options - Tailor output for thermal (Thermofax) or inkjet printers - Never hand-stencil again EDIT - Pen: add extra lines or thicken areas - Eraser: remove anything you don't need - Ruler: draw perfectly straight lines - Blend: combine stencils or mix in your original artwork REFERENCE - View your stencil as an adjustable layer over your artwork while you tattoo - Slide between your artwork and your stencil to find the perfect blend - Choose stencil colors for a clearer visual guide PRINT - Multi-page printing: go as big as you want, from 1 sheet up to 16 - Multi-size: print several sizes of the same stencil on one sheet - Pinch and zoom to size your stencil exactly, from micro tattoos to full back pieces - Rotate or flip to fit your print - Choose paper size and orientation - Print with AirPrint, or save as PDF or images to print later or share to another app EXPORT - Export your stencil at any stage to Photos, Files, or any app - All tools included. No credits, no pay-per-stencil Ghostline saves you hours of tracing every week, so you can put your energy into tattoos that stand the test of time. Ghostline is a subscription-based app. Terms of Use: https://www.ghostline.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.ghostline.app/privacy-policy

About

TattStencil

Create professional tattoo stencils with advanced color isolation and a versatile workspace. Generate precise linework, adjust image details, and print multi-page designs with ease. This tool is designed for tattoo artists to elevate their craft.

Highlights
  • Color isolation
  • Reference workspace
  • Flexible printing options
  • Precise linework generation
  • Image detail adjustment
  • Multi-page prints
Features
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TattStencil makes it easy to create high-quality stencils with revolutionary color isolation, a powerful reference workspace, and flexible printing options. Whether generating precise linework, adjusting image details, or multi-page prints, TattStencil has you covered. Trusted by more award-winning artists and users in more countries, while supporting more languages to better serve the global tattoo community, TattStencil is the very first of its kind. Ready to elevate your tattoo art? Download TattStencil now!

Screenshots

GHOSTLINE4 screens
TattStencil4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TattStencil at none against GHOSTLINE's 2. TattStencil also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). GHOSTLINE's advantage is ratings volume (360 vs 71). On price, update cadence, ads 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. GHOSTLINE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. TattStencil asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TattStencil holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GHOSTLINE has 360 ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of GHOSTLINE's written reviews are positive against 100% of TattStencil's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GHOSTLINE ships an update monthly, TattStencil fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GHOSTLINE versus TattStencil: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGHOSTLINETattStencil
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (360 ratings)4.8 (71 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings360 — better71
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB7 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGhostline, Inc.TattSafe

Customer experience

GHOSTLINE

All ratings358 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive68.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative25.5%

TattStencil

All ratings62 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

GHOSTLINE

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Quarter inch gaps appearing in stencil output
  • App loses important design details in conversion
  • Emphasizes irrelevant details over important ones
  • Inconsistent stencil quality on complex designs
  • Limited customization options for stencil output

Requested features

12 requests
  • One-time purchase option instead of subscription
  • Lower subscription pricing ($6/month considered too high)
  • Lifetime subscription option under $100
  • JPEG file format export option
  • Save reference image as separate file
Show 7 more
  • Reference overlay in edit mode to see original design
  • Pinch zoom in/out functionality
  • Redo button for edits
  • Bookmark pen sizes for quick toggling
  • Background removal tool
  • Ruler/grid overlay option
  • Ability to remove white background from images

TattStencil

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GHOSTLINE

Subscriptions2
  • Ghostline Unlimited Access7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Ghostline Unlimited Access7 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

TattStencil

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GHOSTLINE free?
GHOSTLINE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TattStencil free?
TattStencil is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GHOSTLINE or TattStencil?
TattStencil is rated higher. GHOSTLINE averages 4.6 out of 5 from 360 ratings, while TattStencil averages 4.8 from 71 ratings.
Do GHOSTLINE or TattStencil have ads?
Neither GHOSTLINE nor TattStencil shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GHOSTLINE or TattStencil?
GHOSTLINE ships an update monthly, and TattStencil fortnightly. Most recently, GHOSTLINE was updated on November 7, 2026 and TattStencil on November 5, 2026.

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