# TatToolkit vs Stencil AI

The clearest difference is rating: Stencil AI at 4.7 against TatToolkit's 3.0. Stencil AI also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (299 vs 3). TatToolkit's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and review sentiment (50% vs 40%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TatToolkit sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and Stencil AI sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stencil AI holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stencil AI has 299 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of TatToolkit's written reviews are positive against 40% of Stencil AI's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TatToolkit ships an update every 2 days, Stencil AI weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TatToolkit | Stencil AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tattoolkit/id6743405007/reviews) | **[4.7 (299 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stencil-ai-tattoo-stencils/id6759050298/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **299** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#134** |
| Size | 224 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.7 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Holbert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758762644) | [Simon Turkovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876532753) |

## What reviewers say

### TatToolkit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tattoolkit/id6743405007)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TatToolkit Standard Monthly | $9.99 | per month |


### Stencil AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stencil-ai-tattoo-stencils/id6759050298)

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Transform photos into high-resolution tattoo stencils with advanced AI. Offers various styles for different techniques and features like 4K export and team collaboration. Streamline your design process and save time.

**Highlights:** AI-powered stencil generation, Multiple stencil styles (Outline, Simple, Detailed), 4K resolution and upscaling, Studio dashboard for team collaboration, Universal image format support, Cross-platform synchronization

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hobby Plan | $13.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan | $29.99 | per month |
| Studio Plan (2 Artists) | $69.99 | per month |
| Studio Plan (3 Artists) | $94.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan | $299.99 | per year |
| 5 Stencil Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Stencil Credits | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TatToolkit free?

TatToolkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stencil AI free?

Stencil AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TatToolkit or Stencil AI?

Stencil AI is rated higher. TatToolkit averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Stencil AI averages 4.7 from 299 ratings.

### Do TatToolkit or Stencil AI have ads?

Neither TatToolkit nor Stencil AI shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TatToolkit or Stencil AI?

TatToolkit ships an update every 2 days, and Stencil AI weekly. Most recently, TatToolkit was updated on November 8, 2026 and Stencil AI on November 9, 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.*