Comparison

Tattoo Stencil Maker vs Etchr Portraits

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

Head to head
About

Tattoo Stencil Maker

Effortlessly transform any image into a professional-quality tattoo stencil. This tool offers precise control over contrast and detail, making it ideal for artists and designers. Save and share your creations with ease.

Highlights
  • Image to stencil conversion
  • HD stencil output
  • Customizable controls
  • Quick and simple to use
  • Export and share stencils
Features
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Stenstill turns any image into a clean, high-contrast tattoo stencil in seconds. Built for tattoo artists, apprentices, and designers, it takes the guesswork out of stencil prep—import a photo, sketch, or design, fine-tune the lines, and get a transfer-ready stencil without ever opening a desktop editor. Why artists choose Stenstill: Instant Image-to-Stencil Conversion – Transform photos, sketches, and artwork into crisp, tattoo-ready line work with a single tap. HD Output, Built for Transfer – Sharp black-and-white stencils optimized for thermal printers and freehand transfer, with no muddy grays or lost detail. Full Creative Control – Dial in darkness, detail level, and line clarity until the stencil matches your vision exactly. Zero Learning Curve – No design software experience needed. Import, adjust, save. That's it. Export & Share Anywhere – Save stencils to your device, send them to your printer, or share directly with clients for approval. From studio sessions to walk-ins, Stenstill keeps your workflow fast, clean, and professional. Stenstill is free to download. Some features require a premium subscription. If you subscribe: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal anytime in your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://stenstill.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://stenstill.com/terms

About

Etchr Portraits

Features
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Look like you belong in print. Your profile photo is often your first impression. Long before you've said a word, it represents you on LinkedIn, company websites, social profiles, speaker bios, resumes, and search results. Most people settle for an old headshot, a cropped vacation photo, or an over-edited AI portrait that no longer feels like them. Etchr transforms a single photo into a refined editorial portrait that looks natural, timeless, and unmistakably you. Whether you're updating LinkedIn, applying for your next opportunity, launching a business, speaking at an event, or simply refreshing your online presence, Etchr helps you present yourself with confidence. What you'll receive • One premium editorial portrait • High-resolution export • Ready for LinkedIn, Instagram, websites, bios, resumes, and social profiles • Multiple crop formats for every major platform Portrait Promise If you aren't genuinely proud to use your portrait, we'll make it right. Because the goal isn't AI. It's helping you feel proud of the photo representing you.

Screenshots

Tattoo Stencil Maker4 screens
Etchr Portraits3 screens

Verdict

The call

Tattoo Stencil Maker and Etchr Portraits are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Tattoo Stencil Maker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Etchr Portraits sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Tattoo Stencil Maker versus Etchr Portraits: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTattoo Stencil MakerEtchr Portraits
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (639 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings639 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB157 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBravycode Technologies1118, LLC

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Tattoo Stencil Maker

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Access7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Pro Annual (Special Offer)$19.991 Year
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  • Annual$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$99.99
1 purchases

Etchr Portraits

One-time1
  • Single Portrait$1.99

Questions

Is Tattoo Stencil Maker free?
Tattoo Stencil Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Etchr Portraits free?
Etchr Portraits is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tattoo Stencil Maker or Etchr Portraits have ads?
Neither Tattoo Stencil Maker nor Etchr Portraits shows ads.

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