Comparison

Graffito vs ToneStencil

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

Head to head
About

Graffito

Create unique 3D digital graffiti signatures and throw-ups. Draw fluid lines, experiment with shapes, and instantly generate a 3D rendition for exploration and sharing. Includes a special marker tool for bold calligraphic tags.

Highlights
  • 3D graffiti signature creation
  • Responsive line smoothing
  • Automatic 3D extrusion
  • Interactive 3D viewing
  • Export models (USDZ/SCN)
  • ChiselTip marker tool
  • 2D PNG export
Features
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Graffito lets you create crisp digital graffiti signatures and throw-ups, then elevate them into 3D for exploration and sharing. Draw fluid lines with responsive smoothing, experiment with shapes, and instantly generate a 3D rendition you can view from any angle. Now includes ChiselTip: a timed, multi-stroke marker tool with a rectangular (chisel) brush for bold, calligraphic tags. Capture in 2D, replay in 2D or 3D, then export and share. Features - Fast 7 second capture - ChiselTip marker visualization - Automatic 3D extrusion of strokes - Interactive 3D viewing (SceneKit) - Export models (USDZ / SCN) for sharing or AR preview - Export ChiselTip 2D artwork to PNG (transparent background) - Private: your artwork stays on your device No account required. More creative tools coming in future updates.

About

ToneStencil

Transform photos into bold, printable stencil art, halftone posters, and street-art designs. Ideal for artists and makers, it offers two export modes for printing or cutting physical stencils. Processed entirely on-device for privacy.

Highlights
  • Convert photos to stencil art
  • Create halftone poster effects
  • Export tiled multi-page PDFs
  • Print large artwork across pages
  • Live controls for artwork refinement
  • Print and Cut export modes
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Turn photos into bold printable stencil art in seconds. ToneStencil transforms photos into printable stencil artwork, halftone posters and street-art style designs ready for printing, cutting, spray painting and large-scale creative projects. Create bold stencil graphics from your photos with a simple workflow designed for artists, mural painters, makers and hobbyists. Import a photo, refine the artwork using live controls and instantly generate striking stencil art ready for printing. Export tiled multi-page PDFs for murals, posters, stencil cutting and large-format artwork. ToneStencil includes two export modes: Print Mode Create full solid-black artwork for posters, print layouts, references and graphic art projects. Cut Mode Designed specifically for stencil making. Hatch lines reduce ink usage while clearly showing which areas should be cut out when creating physical stencils. Features: • Turn photos into printable stencil artwork • Create bold halftone poster effects • Export tiled multi-page PDF templates • Print large artwork across multiple pages • Live controls for threshold, detail, smoothness, line weight and angle • Works with colour and black-and-white photos • Print Mode for solid artwork • Cut Mode with hatch lines for stencil cutting • Built-in overlap for easier stencil alignment • A4 and Letter paper support • Multi-page assembly guides • Fast native iPhone workflow Perfect for: • Spray paint stencils • Murals • Street-art posters • Paste-ups • Canvas transfers • Installation art • Large-scale portrait artwork Privacy: Your images stay private. ToneStencil does not store, upload or share your images. Everything is processed locally on your device.

Screenshots

Graffito4 screens
ToneStencil4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Graffito at Free against ToneStencil's $2.99. Graffito also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0). ToneStencil's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On ratings volume, 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

Graffito is free to download; ToneStencil costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Graffito holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Graffito ships an update every 2 months, ToneStencil every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Graffito versus ToneStencil: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGraffitoToneStencil
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan KnopfSteve Mitchell

Customer experience

Graffito

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ToneStencil

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Graffito

No in-app purchases

None

ToneStencil

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Graffito free?
Graffito is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ToneStencil free?
ToneStencil costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Graffito or ToneStencil?
Graffito is rated higher. Graffito averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ToneStencil averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Graffito or ToneStencil have ads?
Neither Graffito nor ToneStencil shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Graffito or ToneStencil?
Graffito ships an update every 2 months, and ToneStencil every 4 days. Most recently, Graffito was updated on June 1, 2026 and ToneStencil on September 23, 2026.

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