Comparison

GHOSTLINE 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

GHOSTLINE

This app helps tattoo artists create perfect stencils quickly and efficiently. It offers AI-driven tools to upscale, sharpen, and customize artwork, eliminating the need for manual tracing. Print stencils at any size with advanced layout technology, saving valuable time for artists.

Highlights
  • AI-driven stencil generation
  • Artwork upscaling and sharpening
  • Customizable stencil details
  • Print-scale technology for any size
  • Reference tool for visualization
  • Editing tools (pen, eraser, ruler)
Features
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GHOSTLINE WAS CREATED BY TATTOO ARTISTS, FOR TATTOO ARTISTS. GHOSTLINE is a subscription based application for the tattoo industry. GHOSTLINE can quickly generate perfect, customizable stencils, upscale & sharpen your artwork, and provides the industry’s first print-scale technology so you can print your stencils at any size you need. GHOSTLINE was created to help you SAVE TIME. The AI-driven functionality of GHOSTLINE allows you to optimize your workflow and spend more time doing what you love most; making tattoos that you are proud of. THE FUTURE OF TATTOOING IS HERE. UPSCALE // -ENHANCE YOUR ARTWORK & TURN YOUR PHOTOS IN TO PICTURE PERFECT REFERENCE -USE HSV CONVERSION TO CREATE SMOOTH GRADIENTS FOR SHARP, RENDERED STENCILS -TURN OLD, BLURRY PHOTOS IN TO PERFECT REFERENCE SHARPEN // -SHARPEN YOUR ARTWORK TO ACHIEVE BETTER QUALITY STENCILS -SHARPEN YOUR REFERENCE SO YOU CAN CREATE BETTER TATTOOS CLASSIC STENCIL // -GENERATE FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE STENCILS IN SECONDS -ADJUST THE DETAIL AND INTENSITY TO YOUR LIKING -CREATE LINE-BASED STENCILS, 3D VALUE-BASED STENCILS, AND EVERYWHERE IN BETWEEN PRO STENCIL // -CLEANEST POSSIBLE STENCILS USING BRAND NEW GHOSTLINE TECH -ADJUST DETAIL LEVEL, CONTOURS, AND TAILOR OUTPUT FOR THERMOFAX OR INKJET -NEVER HAND STENCIL AGAIN EDIT // -USE THE PEN TOOL TO DRAW EXTRA LINES OR MAKE AREAS MORE BOLD -USE THE ERASER TOOL TO REMOVE ANY UNWANTED INFORMATION -USE THE RULER TOOL TO DRAW PERFECTLY STRAIGHT LINES TO YOUR STENCIL REFERENCE // -USE THE REFERENCE TOOL TO VISUALIZE YOUR STENCIL, AS AN ADJUSTABLE LAYER, DURING THE TATTOO PROCESS -ADJUST THE OPACITY OF THE STENCIL -ADJUST THE TRANSPARENCY OF YOUR ARTWORK -CHOOSE DIFFERENT COLORS A BETTER VISUAL GUIDE PRINTING // -USE THE INDUSTRY’S FIRST MULTI-PAGE LAYOUT PRINTING TECHNOLOGY TO PRINT AS LARGE AS YOU WANT, ONE ONE PIECE OF PAPER OR 16 PIECES -PINCH/ZOOM TO SIZE YOUR STENCIL TO ANY SIZE ON THE PAPER, WHETHER YOU’RE WORKING ON A MICRO TATTOO OR A BACK PIECE -ROTATE OR FLIP YOUR STENCIL TO FIT YOUR PRINTING NEEDS -CHOOSE PAPER SIZE AND PAPER ORIENTATION EXPORT // -EXPORT/SAVE YOUR STENCIL, AT ANY STAGE, STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHOTO LIBRARY -GENERATE AS MANY STENCILS AS YOU NEED GHOSTLINE WILL SAVE YOU HOURS OF TRACING TIME, EVERY WEEK, SO YOU CAN FOCUS MORE ENERGY ON CREATING TATTOOS THAT WILL STAND THE TEST OF TIME. Terms of Use - https://www.ghostline.app/terms Privacy Policy - https://www.ghostline.app/privacy-policy

About

Tattoo Stencil Maker

Effortlessly transform any image into a professional-quality tattoo stencil. This tool offers precise control over contrast and detail, making it ideal for artists and designers. Save and share your creations with ease.

Highlights
  • Image to stencil conversion
  • HD stencil output
  • Customizable controls
  • Quick and simple to use
  • Export and share stencils
Features
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Stenstill turns any image into a clean, high-contrast tattoo stencil in seconds. Built for tattoo artists, apprentices, and designers, it takes the guesswork out of stencil prep—import a photo, sketch, or design, fine-tune the lines, and get a transfer-ready stencil without ever opening a desktop editor. Why artists choose Stenstill: Instant Image-to-Stencil Conversion – Transform photos, sketches, and artwork into crisp, tattoo-ready line work with a single tap. HD Output, Built for Transfer – Sharp black-and-white stencils optimized for thermal printers and freehand transfer, with no muddy grays or lost detail. Full Creative Control – Dial in darkness, detail level, and line clarity until the stencil matches your vision exactly. Zero Learning Curve – No design software experience needed. Import, adjust, save. That's it. Export & Share Anywhere – Save stencils to your device, send them to your printer, or share directly with clients for approval. From studio sessions to walk-ins, Stenstill keeps your workflow fast, clean, and professional. Stenstill is free to download. Some features require a premium subscription. If you subscribe: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal anytime in your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://stenstill.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://stenstill.com/terms

Screenshots

GHOSTLINE4 screens
Tattoo Stencil Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

GHOSTLINE and Tattoo Stencil Maker both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of GHOSTLINE's written reviews are positive against 18% of Tattoo Stencil Maker's. Tattoo Stencil Maker's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 and Tattoo Stencil Maker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for GHOSTLINE against 4.7 for Tattoo Stencil Maker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 348 and 579 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of GHOSTLINE's written reviews are positive against 18% of Tattoo Stencil Maker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GHOSTLINE versus Tattoo Stencil Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGHOSTLINETattoo Stencil Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (348 ratings)4.7 (579 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews — better18.2% of reviews
Number of ratings348579 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGhostline, Inc.Bravycode Technologies

Customer experience

GHOSTLINE

All ratings348 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral6.1%
Negative26.5%

Tattoo Stencil Maker

All ratings579 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral5.2%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral9.1%
Negative72.7%

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
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  • 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

Tattoo Stencil Maker

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 Access$59.991 Year
5 purchases

Tattoo Stencil Maker

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Access7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Pro Annual (Special Offer)$19.991 Year
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  • Annual$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$99.99

Questions

Is GHOSTLINE free?
GHOSTLINE 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.
Which has better reviews, GHOSTLINE or Tattoo Stencil Maker?
Tattoo Stencil Maker is rated higher. GHOSTLINE averages 4.6 out of 5 from 348 ratings, while Tattoo Stencil Maker averages 4.7 from 579 ratings.
Do GHOSTLINE or Tattoo Stencil Maker have ads?
Neither GHOSTLINE nor Tattoo Stencil Maker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GHOSTLINE or Tattoo Stencil Maker?
GHOSTLINE ships an update monthly, and Tattoo Stencil Maker monthly. Most recently, GHOSTLINE was updated on September 12, 2026 and Tattoo Stencil Maker on September 24, 2026.

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