# Tattoo Stencil vs StencilStudio

The clearest difference is monetization model: StencilStudio at free with in-app purchases against Tattoo Stencil's subscription. StencilStudio also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (93% vs 67%). Tattoo Stencil's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tattoo Stencil sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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.

Tattoo Stencil holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StencilStudio has 452 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Tattoo Stencil's written reviews are positive against 93% of StencilStudio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tattoo Stencil ships an update every 6 months, StencilStudio every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tattoo Stencil | StencilStudio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tattoo-stencil-pro/id6733226950/reviews)** | [4.8 (452 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stencilstudio-tattoo-stencil/id6760613806/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **452** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **92.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 35 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adis Macic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771371857) | [Andrea Mezzadra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827502660) |

## What reviewers say

### Tattoo Stencil

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tattoo-stencil-pro/id6733226950)

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.

**Highlights:** Convert images to stencils, Create designs from scratch, Flexible printing options, Save edited designs, User-friendly interface, Wireless printing (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $22.99 | per year |


### 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 Tattoo Stencil free?

Tattoo Stencil 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, Tattoo Stencil or StencilStudio?

Tattoo Stencil is rated higher. Tattoo Stencil averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while StencilStudio averages 4.8 from 452 ratings.

### Do Tattoo Stencil or StencilStudio have ads?

Neither Tattoo Stencil nor StencilStudio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tattoo Stencil or StencilStudio?

Tattoo Stencil ships an update every 6 months, and StencilStudio every 2 days. Most recently, Tattoo Stencil was updated on November 8, 2026 and StencilStudio on November 5, 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.*