Comparison

Stenci Ink vs ArtistView2

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

ArtistView2

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ArtistView2 lets artists preview artwork in real space before creating it. Place sketches, paintings, tattoo flash, illustrations, signs, window artwork, and more onto real world surfaces using augmented reality on iPhone and iPad. Designed for artists, illustrators, tattoo artists, sign painters, muralists, and creators of all kinds, ArtistView2 helps visualize artwork directly on walls, floors, windows, mirrors, canvas, paper, easels, columns, and curved surfaces with accurate placement and scaling tools. Import artwork from your photo library or files and instantly preview designs in your environment. Whether you are planning a painting, testing tattoo flash, laying out a window design, or experimenting with artwork placement, ArtistView2 helps you see ideas before committing to the final piece. FEATURES Real Time AR Placement Place artwork directly into your environment using augmented reality. Move around the artwork naturally and preview designs from different angles and distances. Works on Multiple Surfaces Preview artwork on walls, floors, windows, mirrors, easels, canvas, paper, columns, curved surfaces, and more. Curved Surface Support Wrap artwork around curved surfaces like columns and rounded walls for more accurate previews. Import Your Own Artwork Use artwork from your photo library or import files directly into the app. Mirror Image Mode Quickly flip artwork horizontally for transfers, tracing, and layout adjustments. Opacity Controls Adjust artwork transparency to line up designs and compare placement against real surfaces. Scaling and Positioning Resize and reposition artwork in real space with intuitive controls designed for artists. Overlap Mode Toggle overlap settings to better visualize how artwork interacts with the surrounding environment. Designed for Creative Workflows ArtistView2 is useful for tattoo flash planning, sign painting, canvas layout, illustration previews, mural concepts, storefront artwork, and creative experimentation. Built for Artists ArtistView2 was created by a working artist with real world experience in painting, murals, layout, and design visualization. SUPPORTED DEVICES ArtistView2 works on compatible iPhone and iPad devices that support ARKit. SUBSCRIPTION ArtistView2 includes a free trial followed by an auto renewing subscription. Subscription pricing may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account after confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/ Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Stenci Ink4 screens
ArtistView24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ArtistView2 at none against Stenci Ink's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 ArtistView2 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Stenci Ink versus ArtistView2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStenci InkArtistView2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatias Torres AlegrePAUL VITALE

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
1 purchases

ArtistView2

Subscriptions1
  • ArtistView2 Yearly Access3 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Stenci Ink free?
Stenci Ink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ArtistView2 free?
ArtistView2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stenci Ink or ArtistView2 have ads?
Stenci Ink shows ads; ArtistView2 does not.

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