Comparison

Stenci Ink vs Line Ripper

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

Head to head
About

Stenci Ink

This app transforms photos into professional tattoo stencils with advanced editing and real-time AR projection onto skin. It offers tools for color planning, mixing, and precise real-size printing, streamlining the entire tattoo design process.

Highlights
  • Real-time AR projection onto skin
  • Automatic and manual stencil creation
  • Layered stencil editor
  • Image enhancement tools
  • Smart color palette and mixing
  • Real-size printing across multiple sheets
Features
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Stencil Ink is the professional tattoo stencil app, designed for tattoo artists who want precision, control and speed throughout the entire process: from an image to a tattoo design ready to print, transfer and tattoo. Turn any photo or reference into a clean stencil in seconds. Edit lines, fine-tune details, plan colors, project the stencil onto the skin in real time and print at real size, all from a single app. More than a stencil generator: a complete tattoo design system to understand, prepare and execute every design. AR PROJECTION ONTO THE SKIN Preview any stencil on your client's skin before tattooing. - Use the iPhone camera to project the design in real time - Check size, position and composition on the body - Draw directly onto the skin with no thermal copier or tracing paper needed - Ideal for quick sessions, touch-ups or previews with the client STENCIL CREATION Generate clean, ready-to-use stencils in seconds. - Automatic mode for fast results - Manual mode to adjust the stencil and pull out more detail when you need it (more control, a more organic result) - Pro models for cleaner, more precise and consistent results LAYERED STENCIL EDITOR Edit any stencil directly in the app. - Draw on top of your stencil - Fix lines and add details - Overlay mode to compare your stencil directly against the original image - Adapt the design to your style Perfect your stencil before tattooing or drawing. IMAGE ENHANCEMENT Prepare your images before turning them into stencils. - More definition - Better readability - More accurate results SMART COLOR PALETTE Understand color like never before. - Automatically detects the main colors - View by zones or blocks - Plan your work more efficiently COLOR MIXING SYSTEM Total control over color. - Exact percentages - Drop-by-drop measurements - Adapted to real tattoo cups Achieve consistent, repeatable tones. BLACK AND GREY CONTROL A visual system based on 5 levels: - Pure black - Deep shadows - Midtones - Highlights - White Perfect for realism and shading. CREATIVE STYLES Transform your images with different styles. - 6 unique styles - Includes a step-by-step drawing guide REAL-SIZE PRINTING ACROSS MULTIPLE SHEETS Print tattoos of any size with full precision. - Real-size preview before printing - Split large designs across multiple sheets: back, arm, side, leg - Choose your format: a single sheet or multi-sheet grids (portrait or landscape) - Sheets fit together perfectly, without losing any part of the design - Print, join the sheets and it's ready to transfer Stencil Ink is designed to save you time, improve precision and help you take a tattoo design from image to a professional final result. Terms of Use (EULA): https://stencilink.github.io/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://stencilink.github.io/privacy-policy/

About

Line Ripper

Features
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Turn any artwork into a clean, tattoo-ready stencil in seconds. Line Ripper is built for tattoo artists: bring in a photo or a design, generate crisp linework with a model trained specifically for tattoo work, and fine-tune the result until it's ready for skin. WATCH YOUR ART TRANSFORM Upload any artwork and get a print-ready stencil in seconds. No tracing, no tedious prep work. PERFECT LINES Crisp, clean outlines that transfer flawlessly. Every detail preserved, every line intentional — from intricate fine-line work to bold traditional designs. FULL CONTROL Adjust opacity, line thickness, and stencil color right in the Studio. Compare against your reference, then dial it in until it matches your vision. YOUR GALLERY, EVERYWHERE Every image and stencil lives in your gallery, synced with your Line Ripper account. BUILT FOR THE SHOP Save stencils to Photos or share them straight into your thermal printer workflow. Start free and create your first stencil today. SUBSCRIPTIONS Line Ripper Pro and Studio are optional monthly subscriptions that raise your monthly stencil limit and expand your storage. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase, and renews automatically each month unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.lineripper.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.lineripper.com/privacy

Screenshots

Stenci Ink4 screens
Line Ripper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Line Ripper at none against Stenci Ink's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. Stenci Ink sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Line Ripper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stenci Ink ships an update every 8 days, Line Ripper every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Stenci Ink versus Line Ripper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStenci InkLine Ripper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB81 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMatias Torres AlegreLine Ripper Inc.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Stenci Ink

Subscriptions3
  • Stencil Ink Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Stencil Ink Pro Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Stencil Ink Pro Annual3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time4
  • Ink Credits (500)$4.99
  • Ink Credits (1100)$9.99
  • Ink Credits (1800)$14.99
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  • Ink Credits (3200)$19.99
2 purchases

Line Ripper

Subscriptions2
  • Line Ripper Pro$19.001 Month
  • Line Ripper Studio$49.001 Month

Questions

Is Stenci Ink free?
Stenci Ink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Line Ripper free?
Line Ripper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stenci Ink or Line Ripper have ads?
Stenci Ink shows ads; Line Ripper does not.
Which is updated more often, Stenci Ink or Line Ripper?
Stenci Ink ships an update every 8 days, and Line Ripper every 4 days. Most recently, Stenci Ink was updated on November 9, 2026 and Line Ripper on October 31, 2026.

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