Comparison

Tattoo Stencil Maker vs Inksmith

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

Inksmith

Generate custom tattoo designs using AI based on your descriptions and preferred styles. Visualize your chosen design on your skin with realistic try-on features before committing to ink.

Highlights
  • AI tattoo design generation
  • Dozens of authentic tattoo styles
  • Realistic photo try-on
  • Design editing and refinement
  • Ultra HD exports for stencils
  • Explore tattoo ideas and collections
Features
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Your next tattoo is a big deal. Guessing is not a plan. Inksmith turns your idea into custom tattoo designs with AI — then puts them on your skin with realistic photo try-on, so you see exactly how the ink will look before it's forever. Describe a thought, a memory, or a whole story. Pick from dozens of real tattoo styles. Refine every line until it's yours. Walk into the studio sure. First tattoo or fifth sleeve, you deserve better than a saved screenshot and a hopeful shrug. Design it. Try it on. Know. — AI Tattoo Generator — • Describe any idea and get custom tattoo designs in seconds • Dozens of authentic styles: Fineline, Traditional, Realism, Japanese, Blackwork, Geometric, Minimal, Watercolor, Tribal, Chicano, Anime, Mandala and more • Words to tattoo: names, dates and quotes in real tattoo lettering fonts • Pet to tattoo and portrait to tattoo: turn a photo of someone you love into a design that's true to them • Tell your story and let the AI sketch what it meant — Edit Like a Tattoo Artist — • Brush over the part you'd change and regenerate just that — the rest stays untouched • Fine-tune style settings until the design feels handpicked • Ultra HD exports, clean enough to stencil — bring them straight to your tattoo artist — Try On Before You Commit — • Realistic tattoo try-on using your own photos • Resize, place and match your skin tone for an honest preview • Arm, wrist, back, chest — check the placement before the needle does • Save the look and sleep on it — the design will wait — Find Tattoo Ideas — • Explore a feed of tattoo ideas, from small minimal pieces to full sleeve concepts • Pin the designs you love into collections and build toward your next piece • Tattoo articles worth reading before you ink — Made For — • First tattoo and you want to get it right — no pressure, just proof • Collectors planning the next sleeve, gap filler or back piece • Couples and friends designing matching tattoos • Tattoo artists sketching concepts with clients • Anyone who treats body art as autobiography — Inksmith Pro — Start free. Go Pro to unlock: • Unlimited tattoo designs and try-ons • Realistic try-on on your photos • Resize, place & match your skin tone • Ultra HD exports for your artist • Fast processing A tattoo is permanent. Choosing one doesn't have to be hard. Download Inksmith, design something honest, and see it on your skin today. -- Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: https://inksmith.app/privacy https://inksmith.app/terms

Screenshots

Tattoo Stencil Maker4 screens
Inksmith4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Inksmith at 100% against Tattoo Stencil Maker's 17%. Inksmith also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Tattoo Stencil Maker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (647 vs 5). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Tattoo Stencil Maker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Inksmith sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Inksmith holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tattoo Stencil Maker has 647 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Tattoo Stencil Maker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Inksmith's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tattoo Stencil Maker ships an update monthly, Inksmith every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Tattoo Stencil Maker versus Inksmith: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTattoo Stencil MakerInksmith
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (647 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings647 — better5
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB93 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBravycode TechnologiesAppcakes

Customer experience

Tattoo Stencil Maker

All ratings579 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral5.2%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative75.0%

Inksmith

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
5 purchases

Inksmith

Subscriptions5
  • Inksmith Pro - Weekly7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Inksmith Pro - Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Inksmith Pro - Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • Inksmith Pro - Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Inksmith Pro - Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Tattoo Stencil Maker free?
Tattoo Stencil Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Inksmith free?
Inksmith is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tattoo Stencil Maker or Inksmith?
Inksmith is rated higher. Tattoo Stencil Maker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 647 ratings, while Inksmith averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Tattoo Stencil Maker or Inksmith have ads?
Inksmith shows ads; Tattoo Stencil Maker does not.
Which is updated more often, Tattoo Stencil Maker or Inksmith?
Tattoo Stencil Maker ships an update monthly, and Inksmith every 4 days. Most recently, Tattoo Stencil Maker was updated on October 30, 2026 and Inksmith on October 31, 2026.

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