Comparison

Stencify vs Stencil Maker

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

Head to head
About

Stencify

Instantly create custom tattoo stencils using AI. Convert images to stencils, edit with text prompts, and preview designs on realistic models or your own photos. Generate unique designs from descriptions and export them for printing.

Highlights
  • Image to stencil conversion
  • AI editing with text prompts
  • AI try-on previews
  • Text-to-tattoo generation
  • Export in PNG/PDF
Features
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Bring your tattoo ideas to life with ease. With Stencify, you can instantly create and customize tattoo stencils using AI, no design skills or learning curve required. Key Features: - Image to Stencil*: Convert any photo or artwork into a tattoo-ready stencil. - AI Editing with Text*: Modify designs instantly with simple text prompts. - AI Try-On*: See tattoos on realistic AI models or upload your own photo to preview the design on your skin. - Text-to-Tattoo*: Generate unique stencil designs from just a written description. - Export & Print: Save stencils in PNG or PDF format, ready to print or share. - Chair Mode: Keep your stencil in view during tattoo sessions with a full-screen display in its ink color. Pinch or double-tap to zoom, and keep your screen awake while you work. - Fine-Tune: Perfect your stencils with adjustable opacity, sharpness for photo stencils, and mirroring for transfer paper. Your adjustments are automatically saved for each stencil and applied when exporting, sharing, or printing. - Multi-Page Printing: Print large tattoo stencils at their exact size across multiple sheets. Enjoy labeled pages, automatic skipping of empty pages, alignment marks, and easy step-by-step instructions for assembling your stencil. - Advanced Stencil Adjustments*: Refine your designs with "Smooth & Join Lines" and "Add Dotted Guide Lines" options. The improved "Broken Lines" style also uses dotted guides to represent shadows and color edges for more precise stencil preparation. Whether you’re a tattoo artist looking to speed up your workflow or someone exploring new tattoo ideas before committing, Stencify makes the process simple, fast, and fun. Turn imagination into ink with Stencify, the smart way to design and try tattoos. * IMAGE TO TATTOO, TEXT TO TATTOO, AI EDIT, AND AI TRY ON FEATURES REQUIRE A SUBSCRIPTION AFTER 2 FREE RIGHTS TO TRY ONE OF THESE FEATURES Privacy Policy: https://www.stencifyapp.com/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Stencil Maker

Transform photos into bold stencil artwork with AI. Fine-tune designs using threshold, thickness, and invert controls. Export as image or SVG, or print directly for tattoos, art, and DIY projects.

Highlights
  • AI photo to stencil conversion
  • Adjustable threshold and line thickness
  • Color inversion for style variations
  • Export as image or SVG
  • Direct printing option
  • Optimized for clean edges
Features
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Transform your photos into clean, bold stencil artwork. Stencil Maker uses AI to convert any image into a high-contrast stencil design. After generation, you can fine-tune your result with powerful local tools like threshold, thickness, and invert controls. Export your final stencil as an image or SVG, or print it directly with ease. The app is designed for simplicity and precision turning complex photos into printable, editable stencil art in just a few steps. What you can do: - Turn any photo into a stencil using AI - Adjust threshold for perfect black & white balance - Control line thickness for detailed or bold results - Invert colors for different stencil styles - Export as image or SVG - Save directly to Photos or print instantly Each stencil is optimized for clean edges and high usability, making it perfect for tattoos, design projects, DIY art, and creative experimentation. • Auto-renewable subscriptions • Your subscription will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your Apple Account Settings after purchase. • Terms Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://kaanapps.com/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Stencify4 screens
Stencil Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stencify at 4.8 against Stencil Maker's 2.0. Stencify also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (79 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Stencify sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Stencil Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stencify holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stencify has 79 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Stencify versus Stencil Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStencifyStencil Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (79 ratings) — better2.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings79 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB14 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperIrem DuranAhmet Kaan Kara

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Stencify

Subscriptions3
  • Stencify Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Stencify Discounted Annual Premium$35.991 Year
  • Stencify Annual Premium$47.991 Year
2 purchases

Stencil Maker

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Stencify free?
Stencify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stencil Maker free?
Stencil Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stencify or Stencil Maker?
Stencify is rated higher. Stencify averages 4.8 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Stencil Maker averages 2.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Stencify or Stencil Maker have ads?
Neither Stencify nor Stencil Maker shows ads.

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