Comparison

ObjectScanAR vs Stenci Ink

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

Head to head
About

ObjectScanAR

Features
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Scan & View in 3D and AR – Your Portable 3D Model Maker! Easily turn real-world objects into 3D models with our powerful scanning app! Capture items with your phone, and our app instantly transforms them into high-quality 3D models. Perfect for designers, hobbyists, educators, or anyone curious about exploring 3D technology! Key Features: Real-Time 3D Scanning: Capture real-world objects in incredible detail using your phone camera. 3D Model Preview: View scanned objects in a fully interactive 3D model preview. Augmented Reality (AR) Display: Visualize scanned items directly in your environment with AR, giving you a real-time perspective on size, texture, and dimensions. Cloud Storage & Access: Save and store your 3D models in the cloud for secure access from any device. Share links or download models when you need them. How It Works: Open the app and select “Scan.” Capture all angles of the object for best results. Preview in 3D or see it in AR. Save to the cloud for easy sharing and access from anywhere! Unleash your creativity and bring objects to life digitally with this must-have 3D and AR scanning tool!

About

Stenci Ink

This app transforms photos into professional tattoo stencils with advanced editing and real-time AR projection onto skin. It offers tools for color planning, mixing, and precise real-size printing, streamlining the entire tattoo design process.

Highlights
  • Real-time AR projection onto skin
  • Automatic and manual stencil creation
  • Layered stencil editor
  • Image enhancement tools
  • Smart color palette and mixing
  • Real-size printing across multiple sheets
Features
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Stencil Ink is the professional tattoo stencil app, designed for tattoo artists who want precision, control and speed throughout the entire process: from an image to a tattoo design ready to print, transfer and tattoo. Turn any photo or reference into a clean stencil in seconds. Edit lines, fine-tune details, plan colors, project the stencil onto the skin in real time and print at real size, all from a single app. More than a stencil generator: a complete tattoo design system to understand, prepare and execute every design. AR PROJECTION ONTO THE SKIN Preview any stencil on your client's skin before tattooing. - Use the iPhone camera to project the design in real time - Check size, position and composition on the body - Draw directly onto the skin with no thermal copier or tracing paper needed - Ideal for quick sessions, touch-ups or previews with the client STENCIL CREATION Generate clean, ready-to-use stencils in seconds. - Automatic mode for fast results - Manual mode to adjust the stencil and pull out more detail when you need it (more control, a more organic result) - Pro models for cleaner, more precise and consistent results LAYERED STENCIL EDITOR Edit any stencil directly in the app. - Draw on top of your stencil - Fix lines and add details - Overlay mode to compare your stencil directly against the original image - Adapt the design to your style Perfect your stencil before tattooing or drawing. IMAGE ENHANCEMENT Prepare your images before turning them into stencils. - More definition - Better readability - More accurate results SMART COLOR PALETTE Understand color like never before. - Automatically detects the main colors - View by zones or blocks - Plan your work more efficiently COLOR MIXING SYSTEM Total control over color. - Exact percentages - Drop-by-drop measurements - Adapted to real tattoo cups Achieve consistent, repeatable tones. BLACK AND GREY CONTROL A visual system based on 5 levels: - Pure black - Deep shadows - Midtones - Highlights - White Perfect for realism and shading. CREATIVE STYLES Transform your images with different styles. - 6 unique styles - Includes a step-by-step drawing guide REAL-SIZE PRINTING ACROSS MULTIPLE SHEETS Print tattoos of any size with full precision. - Real-size preview before printing - Split large designs across multiple sheets: back, arm, side, leg - Choose your format: a single sheet or multi-sheet grids (portrait or landscape) - Sheets fit together perfectly, without losing any part of the design - Print, join the sheets and it's ready to transfer Stencil Ink is designed to save you time, improve precision and help you take a tattoo design from image to a professional final result. Terms of Use (EULA): https://stencilink.github.io/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://stencilink.github.io/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

ObjectScanAR4 screens
Stenci Ink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ObjectScanAR at none against Stenci Ink's 7. ObjectScanAR also leads on ads (none vs shown). Stenci Ink's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Stenci Ink sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. ObjectScanAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ObjectScanAR ships an update every 3 weeks, Stenci Ink weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ObjectScanAR versus Stenci Ink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterObjectScanARStenci Ink
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB157 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFaraz Ahmad KhanyariMatias Torres Alegre

In-app purchases

None

ObjectScanAR

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Stenci Ink

Subscriptions3
  • Stencil Ink Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Stencil Ink Pro Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Stencil Ink Pro Annual3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time4
  • Ink Credits (500)$4.99
  • Ink Credits (1100)$9.99
  • Ink Credits (1800)$14.99
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  • Ink Credits (3200)$19.99

Questions

Is ObjectScanAR free?
ObjectScanAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stenci Ink free?
Stenci Ink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ObjectScanAR or Stenci Ink have ads?
Stenci Ink shows ads; ObjectScanAR does not.
Which is updated more often, ObjectScanAR or Stenci Ink?
ObjectScanAR ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stenci Ink weekly. Most recently, ObjectScanAR was updated on September 12, 2026 and Stenci Ink on September 30, 2026.

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