# TatToolkit vs StencilStudio

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StencilStudio at 95% against TatToolkit's 50%. StencilStudio also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TatToolkit sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 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.

StencilStudio holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StencilStudio has 412 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 95% of StencilStudio's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TatToolkit | StencilStudio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tattoolkit/id6743405007/reviews) | **[4.8 (412 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stencilstudio-tattoo-stencil/id6760613806/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **412** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **94.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 224 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.7 | **16.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Holbert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758762644) | [Andrea Mezzadra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827502660) |

## 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 |


### 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 TatToolkit free?

TatToolkit 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, TatToolkit or StencilStudio?

StencilStudio is rated higher. TatToolkit averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while StencilStudio averages 4.8 from 412 ratings.

### Do TatToolkit or StencilStudio have ads?

Neither TatToolkit nor StencilStudio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TatToolkit or StencilStudio?

TatToolkit ships an update every 2 days, and StencilStudio every 2 days. Most recently, TatToolkit was updated on September 29, 2026 and StencilStudio on October 13, 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.*