Comparison

TatToolkit vs Stencify

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

Head to head
About

TatToolkit

This app provides tattoo artists with a suite of tools to streamline their design and stencil creation process. It offers features for image enhancement, color palette generation, and seamless workflow integration, helping artists create precise tattoos more efficiently.

Highlights
  • Multiple stencil creation methods
  • Image enhancement and refinement
  • Color palette generation with ink matching
  • Layer management for composition
  • High-resolution export for printing
  • Background removal
Features
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TATTOOLKIT: THE ALL-IN-ONE STUDIO FOR TATTOO ARTISTS Everything between a client's idea and a finished stencil, in one app: Stencils, references, drawing and printing. TatToolkit is built for the way tattoo artists actually work, so you spend less time on your iPad and more time tattooing. STENCILS IN SECONDS - Classic stencil methods: QuickLine, Sketchy, and Trace - API-powered TrueLine and PowerLine for clean, accurate linework - Stack and combine stencil layers over your reference to get exactly the look you want - Adjust levels, add noise, and draw or erase directly on the stencil A REAL DRAWING & PAINTING ENGINE - Custom engine built for tattoo design, made for Apple Pencil - Brush Yard: build, organize and import custom brushes and brush sets - Smudge, Wet Mix, Dodge, Burn and Blur tools LAYERS & PROJECTS - Start from a blank canvas at any size, or from a photo - Groups, blend modes, clipping masks, merge, duplicate, rename and reorder - Projects save automatically, so you can pick up right where you left off TRANSFORM & SELECT - Move, Select and Auto-Select - Scale, rotate, distort and warp one layer or many at once - Guides and grids for precise placement PERFECT YOUR REFERENCES - Filter gallery with fast filters - Curves, Color Balance, Colorize, Temperature & Tint, brightness, contrast and more - Gaussian, Motion and Radial Blur, plus Depth of Field - Remove backgrounds in one tap - Convert to grayscale with custom channel controls COLOR PALETTES - Generate palettes from any reference - Find the closest ink matches for each color - In-cap mixing suggestions to hit the exact tone you need PRINT-TO-SIZE - Print at the exact dimensions you need, even across multiple sheets for large pieces - Export stencils and references in high resolution, straight to your printer FAST, NATURAL GESTURES - Pinch, rotate, three-finger tap to redo - Radial menus for quick tools like copy, cut and paste - Quick shape corrections and color sampling with a long press SUBSCRIPTION & CREDITS TatToolkit requires a monthly subscription of $9.99 to access all features, with a 1-week free trial for new subscribers. Your subscription automatically renews each month until canceled. The subscription includes 50 credits per month for API-powered cloud stencils; additional credit packs are available as in-app purchases. ABOUT US TatToolkit is built by a working tattoo artist who knows the challenges of the craft firsthand. We keep improving the app based on feedback from the artists who use it. Questions, ideas or feedback? Reach us at support@tattoolkit.com. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, TatToolkit gives you the tools to design, stencil and print with confidence. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.tattoolkit.com/pages/tracerTOS

About

Stencify

Instantly create custom tattoo stencils using AI. Convert images to stencils, edit with text prompts, and preview designs on realistic models or your own photos. Generate unique designs from descriptions and export them for printing.

Highlights
  • Image to stencil conversion
  • AI editing with text prompts
  • AI try-on previews
  • Text-to-tattoo generation
  • Export in PNG/PDF
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Bring your tattoo ideas to life with ease. With Stencify, you can instantly create and customize tattoo stencils using AI, no design skills or learning curve required. Key Features: - Image to Stencil* – Convert any photo or artwork into a tattoo-ready stencil. - AI Editing with Text* – Modify designs instantly with simple text prompts. - AI Try-On* – See tattoos on realistic AI models or upload your own photo to preview the design on your skin. - Text-to-Tattoo* – Generate unique stencil designs from just a written description. - Export & Print – Save stencils in PNG or PDF format, ready to print or share. Whether you’re a tattoo artist looking to speed up your workflow or someone exploring new tattoo ideas before committing, Stencify makes the process simple, fast, and fun. Turn imagination into ink with Stencify, the smart way to design and try tattoos. * IMAGE TO TATTOO, TEXT TO TATTOO, AI EDIT, AND AI TRY ON FEATURES REQUIRE A SUBSCRIPTION AFTER 2 FREE RIGHTS TO TRY ONE OF THESE FEATURES Privacy Policy: https://www.stencifyapp.com/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TatToolkit3 screens
Stencify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stencify at 100% against TatToolkit's 50%. Stencify also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). TatToolkit's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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. TatToolkit sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and Stencify sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stencify holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stencify has 67 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of TatToolkit's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stencify's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TatToolkit ships an update every 2 days, Stencify every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TatToolkit versus Stencify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTatToolkitStencify
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings)4.8 (67 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings367 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.715.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size224 MB92 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJonathan HolbertIrem Duran

Customer experience

TatToolkit

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Stencify

All ratings67 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TatToolkit

Subscriptions1
  • TatToolkit Standard Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
3 purchases

Stencify

Subscriptions3
  • Stencify Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Stencify Discounted Annual Premium$35.991 Year
  • Stencify Annual Premium$47.991 Year

Questions

Is TatToolkit free?
TatToolkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stencify free?
Stencify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TatToolkit or Stencify?
Stencify is rated higher. TatToolkit averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Stencify averages 4.8 from 67 ratings.
Do TatToolkit or Stencify have ads?
Stencify shows ads; TatToolkit does not.
Which is updated more often, TatToolkit or Stencify?
TatToolkit ships an update every 2 days, and Stencify every 4 weeks. Most recently, TatToolkit was updated on September 29, 2026 and Stencify on September 17, 2026.

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