Tattoo Stencil vs SurfShape
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tattoo Stencil
This app helps tattoo artists prepare and edit designs for stenciling and printing. It offers tools to convert images into stencils or create original artwork from scratch. Designs can be saved and printed wirelessly in various formats.
- Convert images to stencils
- Create designs from scratch
- Flexible printing options
- Save edited designs
- User-friendly interface
- Wireless printing (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth)
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Tattoo Stencil - Pro is the ultimate tool for tattoo artists, designed to simplify your creative process. Whether you're sketching a new design, stenciling an image, or preparing a final print, Tattoo Stencil - Pro makes it easy to prepare, edit, and bring your designs to life. Key Features: - Design Tools: Convert images into ready-to-print stencils with ease, or build your tattoo design from scratch using Compose Mode. - Flexible Printing: Print your designs in various formats, including single prints, sleeves, and large pieces, directly via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. - Save Your Work: Easily save edited images to your device for future use. - User-Friendly Interface: Simple and intuitive for professionals and beginners alike. Tattoo Stencil Pro is a subscription-based app and requires an active subscription to access all features. Start with a 7-day free trial. You get full access to every feature, free for 7 days. If you don’t cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends, your subscription starts automatically and you’ll be charged for the plan you chose. Available subscriptions: - Monthly subscription: €2.99/month - Yearly subscription: €24.99/year With an active subscription, you get: - Convert images into ready-to-print tattoo stencils - Create custom tattoo designs using layers, text, and drawing tools - Print designs via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi in multiple formats (single page, sleeve, and large multi-page layouts) - Unlimited access to all features Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the end of the free trial, or at confirmation of purchase if no trial applies. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. If you buy a subscription during the free trial, any unused part of the trial is forfeited. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings at any time. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tattoostencil-pro.com/privacy-policy.html
SurfShape
Design and customize surfboards with intuitive tools. Visualize your creations in 2D or 3D, experiment with colors and materials, and export templates for production or sharing. Perfect for surfers, shapers, and designers.
- Intuitive surfboard design tools
- 2D and 3D customization
- Color and material options
- Real-scale printable templates
- Export and share designs
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Design your dream surfboard, right from your iPad or iPhone. SurfShape is the intuitive board-design studio built for surfers, shapers, and anyone who has ever imagined riding a board of their own. Sketch an outline, shape every curve, dial in the dimensions, then watch your board come to life in stunning, real-time 3D. Whether you are a backyard shaper prototyping your next stick or a surfer who just loves great design, SurfShape puts the whole workshop in your pocket. Key Features: - Design in 2D & 3D Start with a precision outline in the 2D profile curve editor, then flip to a fully rendered 3D preview. See your board from every angle in real time as you tweak it. - Shape Every Curve Drag control points to sculpt the outline, rocker, and rails exactly how you want them. Real-time dimensions keep length, width, and thickness accurate to the millimeter. - Preview Instantly in 3D No guesswork. Rotate, zoom, and inspect your board with studio-quality lighting to see exactly how it will look in the water. - Make It Yours Customize cosmetics, apply decals, and experiment with colors and finishes. From clean minimal shapes to wild, full-wrap artwork, every board is uniquely yours. - Every Board Type Fish, Gun, Hybrid, Longboard, Mid-Length and more. Start from a popular template or shape something completely new. - Build Your Quiver Save, organize, and revisit all your creations. Get inspired by community designs or start a fresh project any time. - Share Your Designs Export and share your boards with friends, shapers, or your favorite surf shop. Why SurfShape? Built for Surfers, Designed by You. No CAD degree required — just an idea and a wave in mind. Download SurfShape today and design the board you have always wanted to ride. NOTE: We use Apple's standard EULA. If you want to see details click: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tattoo Stencil at 67% against SurfShape's 0%. Tattoo Stencil also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2). SurfShape's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Tattoo Stencil sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SurfShape sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Tattoo Stencil holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Tattoo Stencil's written reviews are positive against 0% of SurfShape's.
Tattoo Stencil ships an update every 6 months, SurfShape every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tattoo Stencil | SurfShape |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | 4.2 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 126 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adis Macic | Pham Thu |
Customer experience
Tattoo Stencil
SurfShape
In-app purchases
Tattoo Stencil
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$22.991 Year
SurfShape
- Unlimited access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Unlimited access$59.991 Year
Questions
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