Comparison

Text Tattoo Maker vs StencilX

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

Head to head
About

Text Tattoo Maker

Design custom text-based tattoos with a vast library of fonts, colors, and effects. Visualize your ideas with realistic previews and share your creations. Perfect for personal use or professional inspiration.

Highlights
  • Extensive font library
  • Color and gradient effects
  • Advanced customization options
  • Backgrounds and overlays
  • Realistic preview
  • Save and share designs
Features
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Unleash Your Creativity with Text Tattoo Maker Thinking about getting a tattoo but not sure how it will look? Or maybe you just enjoy experimenting with artistic designs? Text Tattoo Maker is your personal tattoo design studio, right in your pocket. Whether you are exploring ideas for your first tattoo or a professional tattoo artist seeking inspiration, this app helps you create stunning text-based tattoos with endless customization options. Key Features Extensive Font Library – Choose from script, cursive, gothic, calligraphy, bold, minimal, and many other styles. Color and Gradient Effects – Add depth and personality with solid colors, gradients, and shading. Advanced Customization – Adjust size, spacing, rotation, and alignment to match your vision. Backgrounds and Overlays – Enhance your text with unique textures and artistic overlays. Realistic Preview – Visualize your tattoo ideas before committing to them. Save and Share – Export high-quality designs to share with friends, family, or your tattoo artist. Who Is It For? Individuals considering a tattoo who want to preview designs before inking. Tattoo artists looking for quick inspiration and design references. Creators designing posters, digital artwork, or wallpapers with tattoo-style text. Anyone passionate about typography, calligraphy, or lettering design. Why Choose Text Tattoo Maker? Unlike general design apps, Text Tattoo Maker is designed specifically for tattoos. The font selection and editing tools are curated to reflect authentic tattoo styles, making it easier for you to create meaningful designs. Whether you want a subtle name tattoo, a bold motivational quote, or a detailed gothic-style piece, you can bring your vision to life. Personalize Your Tattoo Ideas Tattoos are personal and often deeply meaningful. Text Tattoo Maker gives you the tools to experiment freely until you discover the perfect design. Save as many versions as you like, refine them, and decide with confidence. Safe and Easy to Use Explore your ideas without pressure. The app is simple, intuitive, and designed for anyone, whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist. Download Text Tattoo Maker today and start designing text tattoos that are uniquely yours. Terms Of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

StencilX

Transform tattoo designs into professional stencils using AI. This app sharpens lines, refines details, and offers various styles. It also allows for AI-powered design generation and virtual try-ons on body photos.

Highlights
  • AI stencil generation from designs
  • Stencil enhancement with detail levels
  • AI editing via text prompts
  • Virtual try-on on body photos
  • Text-to-tattoo generation
  • Multiple tattoo styles and shading options
  • Print and share functionality
Features
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Stop tracing by hand. StencilX turns tattoo designs into sharp, print-ready stencils with AI. Upload a tattoo design and let the app do the work. StencilX detects the main lines and details, helping you create a clean stencil faster with less manual cleanup. Pick your style. Adjust the details. Print it. Key Features Image to Stencil — Import a tattoo design and turn it into a clean stencil. Stencil Enhancer — Sharpen and refine results with 3 detail levels. AI Edit — Change any stencil with a simple text prompt. Try On — Place designs on body photos to check placement before ink. Text to Tattoo — Describe an idea and generate a stencil with AI. Manual Stencil — Process designs offline on-device. STYLES & CUSTOMIZATION 20+ tattoo styles including Traditional, Fine Line, Minimalist, Blackwork, Dotwork, Geometric, Tribal, Japanese, Realistic and more. Shading: stipple, hatching, crosshatch, pencil, linework. Detail: simple, medium, detailed. Output: black & white or purple thermal transfer. PRINT & SHARE Save to Photos, share, or print directly. Split & Print breaks large stencils across multiple pages with alignment marks for easy assembly. SUBSCRIPTIONS & CREDITS Enjoy 2 free conversions to try any AI feature. After that, continue with a subscription or purchase credits as needed. Built for tattoo artists who want to spend less time preparing and more time creating. Works on iPhone and iPad with built-in stencil history. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://stencilx.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://stencilx.com/privacy

Screenshots

Text Tattoo Maker4 screens
StencilX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: StencilX at none against Text Tattoo Maker's shown. StencilX also leads on ratings volume (14 vs 1). Text Tattoo Maker's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Text Tattoo Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and StencilX sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Text Tattoo Maker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StencilX has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Text Tattoo Maker versus StencilX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText Tattoo MakerStencilX
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (14 ratings)
Number of ratings114 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB42 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperUsama UmarArtiom Yakoventsev

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Text Tattoo Maker

Subscriptions2
  • Access Pro Features$9.997 Days
  • Access Pro Features & ad free$19.991 Month
7 purchases

StencilX

Subscriptions3
  • Basic Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly Plan$14.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly Plan$39.991 Month
One-time4
  • 20 Credits$1.99
  • 60 Credits$9.99
  • 120 Credits$14.99
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  • 500 Credits$39.99

Questions

Is Text Tattoo Maker free?
Text Tattoo Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StencilX free?
StencilX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Text Tattoo Maker or StencilX?
Text Tattoo Maker is rated higher. Text Tattoo Maker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while StencilX averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.
Do Text Tattoo Maker or StencilX have ads?
Text Tattoo Maker shows ads; StencilX does not.

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