Comparison

CopyCam 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

CopyCam

Transform photos into stencils for live tracing. Overlay your chosen design onto your camera's viewfinder to guide your shots. The final image will not contain the stencil.

Highlights
  • Photo to stencil conversion
  • Live camera overlay
  • Adjustable stencil
  • Stencil not in final image
  • Privacy policy available
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The CopyCam app allows you to turn any photo into a stencil for further shooting. Simply upload any photo, adjust the stencil, and switch to shooting mode. The stencil will appear over your viewfinder. There will be no stencil on the final shots. Privacy Policy: https://stepanok.com/copycam/privacy-and-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

CopyCam4 screens
Tattoo Stencil Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tattoo Stencil Maker at 4.7 against CopyCam's 3.3. Tattoo Stencil Maker also leads on ratings volume (579 vs 3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. CopyCam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days 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

Tattoo Stencil Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tattoo Stencil Maker has 579 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CopyCam ships an update every 4 months, Tattoo Stencil Maker monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CopyCam versus Tattoo Stencil Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCopyCamTattoo Stencil Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings)4.7 (579 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—18.2% of reviews
Number of ratings3579 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvan StepanokBravycode Technologies

Customer experience

CopyCam

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Tattoo Stencil Maker

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CopyCam

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly$5.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99
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 CopyCam free?
CopyCam 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, CopyCam or Tattoo Stencil Maker?
Tattoo Stencil Maker is rated higher. CopyCam averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Tattoo Stencil Maker averages 4.7 from 579 ratings.
Do CopyCam or Tattoo Stencil Maker have ads?
Neither CopyCam nor Tattoo Stencil Maker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CopyCam or Tattoo Stencil Maker?
CopyCam ships an update every 4 months, and Tattoo Stencil Maker monthly. Most recently, CopyCam was updated on September 10, 2026 and Tattoo Stencil Maker on September 24, 2026.

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