Comparison

Stenci Ink vs MuralView2

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

MuralView2

Visualize your artwork directly on walls using augmented reality. Wrap designs around curved surfaces and use the dimmed image as a precise on-site drawing guide. This tool helps artists accurately preview and execute murals.

Highlights
  • Real-time AR mural preview
  • Curve artwork to match surfaces
  • Adjustable opacity for drawing guides
  • Easy image placement and repositioning
  • Scale and positioning controls
  • On-site workflow optimization
Features
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Shape your design to the surface with MuralView2 Wrap artwork around columns and curved walls preview it live for your client and dim it down for precise on site drawing MuralView2 is built for muralists sign painters and artists who need to visualize and execute designs directly on real world surfaces Whether you are pitching a concept or painting on location this tool helps you move faster and work more accurately SEE YOUR MURAL BEFORE YOU PAINT Place your artwork directly onto walls using AR and show your client exactly how it will look in real time No guesswork no mockups just a true to scale preview in their space CURVE YOUR ARTWORK TO MATCH REAL SURFACES Not every wall is flat Use horizontal and vertical curve controls to wrap your design around columns rounded surfaces and concave walls Adjust your image to match the architecture so your preview actually feels real DIM FOR DRAWING Lower the opacity of your image and use it as a live guide while you paint Perfect for sketching layouts dialing in proportions and staying accurate on large scale work MOVE SCALE AND POSITION WITH EASE Quickly adjust your artwork on the wall resize reposition and fine tune placement until everything feels right If the image shifts simply move it back into place and keep going BUILT FOR REAL JOB SITES Designed for artists working in the field Whether you are in a clients home a restaurant or on a ladder MuralView2 helps you stay efficient and in control KEY FEATURES Real time AR mural preview Convex and concave curve controls for columns and curved walls Adjustable opacity for drawing guides Easy image placement and repositioning Scale and positioning controls Fast simple workflow for on site use WHO IT IS FOR Muralists Sign painters Street artists Designers presenting work to clients Anyone who wants to visualize artwork on a wall before committing WHY IT MATTERS Stop guessing how your design will look on a wall Show it Adjust it Draw it MuralView2 helps you bridge the gap between concept and execution so you can sell ideas faster and paint with confidence

Screenshots

Stenci Ink4 screens
MuralView24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stenci Ink at 100% against MuralView2's 60%. Stenci Ink also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). MuralView2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, ratings volume, 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 MuralView2 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stenci Ink holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Stenci Ink's written reviews are positive against 60% of MuralView2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stenci Ink ships an update weekly, MuralView2 daily. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Stenci Ink versus MuralView2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStenci InkMuralView2
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better4.5 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better6
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatias Torres AlegrePAUL VITALE

Customer experience

Stenci Ink

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MuralView2

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

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$49.991 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
1 purchases

MuralView2

Subscriptions1
  • MuralView2 Yearly Access3 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Stenci Ink free?
Stenci Ink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MuralView2 free?
MuralView2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stenci Ink or MuralView2?
Stenci Ink is rated higher. Stenci Ink averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while MuralView2 averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.
Do Stenci Ink or MuralView2 have ads?
Stenci Ink shows ads; MuralView2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Stenci Ink or MuralView2?
Stenci Ink ships an update weekly, and MuralView2 daily. Most recently, Stenci Ink was updated on September 21, 2026 and MuralView2 on September 14, 2026.

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