Comparison

Atelier vs StencilStack

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

Head to head
About

Atelier

This tool helps artists draw and paint with accuracy by providing reference analysis and construction aids. It offers features like head construction overlays, proportion measurement, and color analysis to support traditional and digital art workflows.

Highlights
  • Loomis head construction overlay
  • Measurement and proportion tools
  • Color and value analysis
  • Grid system for scaling
  • Canvas presets
  • Layer visibility control
Features
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Draw With Accuracy. Learn With Structure. Atelier: Art Grid is a professional reference and construction tool for artists who want to draw or paint with accuracy and confidence. Designed for traditional and digital artists alike, Atelier helps you analyze proportions, understand head structure, and transfer reference images to paper or canvas using proven academic methods. The app focuses on clarity, precision, and minimal distraction, giving you exactly what you need while you draw, and nothing you don’t. CORE WORKFLOWS Loomis Head Construction * Overlay a structured Loomis head directly onto your reference * Adjust orientation, scale, and alignment to match the subject * Ideal for learning head rotation, proportion, and placement Measurement & Proportion Tools * Place multiple measurement lines on your reference * Check distances, angles, and relative proportions * Toggle measurements on and off as you work Color & Value Analysis * Sample colors directly from your reference * Analyze value relationships to support accurate rendering * Useful for painters and realistic drawing workflows * Color mixing guide. STUDIO FEATURES * Grid System: Precise grid overlays for scaling and transfer * Canvas Presets: Match common paper and canvas formats * Layer Visibility Control: Show only the tools you need * High-Resolution Zoom: Maintain position while inspecting detail * Clean Drawing Mode: Designed for long, focused sessions BUILT FOR ARTISTS * No ads * No social features * No clutter Atelier is intentionally narrow in scope, built for artists who care about fundamentals, structure, and craft. Whether you are studying portrait drawing, refining your proportions, or preparing a reference for a finished work, Atelier supports the way artists actually work.

About

StencilStack

Transform photos into multi-layer stencil artwork for printing, cutting, and spray painting. Generate scalable designs for murals, posters, and large creative projects, with options for combined or separate layer exports and tiling for large-scale production.

Highlights
  • Generate scalable layered stencil artwork from photos
  • Create organised stencil layers for multi-colour projects
  • Separate or combined stencil exports
  • Hatch Mode for planning and cutting guides
  • Automatic tiled PDF export for large-scale printing
  • Registration targets for accurate alignment
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Turn any photo into a stencil built to make an impact. StencilStack is made for graffiti writers, street artists, mural makers and anyone who wants to move from phone to paint without spending hours in design software. Take a photo or choose one from your library. For the strongest results, use a clear, well-lit image with one distinct subject, strong contrast and good separation from the background. Choose Standard for more detail or Bold for a harder graphic hit. Cut a quick one-layer stencil or build a full three-layer piece with separate light, shadow and black plates. Preview the finished artwork and inspect every layer before exporting. StencilStack keeps printing practical. Cut areas use thin diagonal hatch lines instead of ink-heavy blocks of solid black, so you can see exactly what needs cutting without draining your printer cartridge. Choose a finished width from 10 to 100 cm in precise 5 cm steps, select A4 or Letter paper and let StencilStack build the print-ready PDF. Make something small on one sheet or scale it across multiple pages for a larger wall piece. Larger stencils come ready to assemble: • 10 mm overlap for a strong join • Clear CUT and GLUE guides • Matching alignment marks on every seam • Page names showing where each sheet belongs • Registration marks that keep all three layers locked together • A clear border that keeps registration marks away from the artwork Print at 100% or Actual Size - never Fit to Page or Scale to Fit. Automatic scaling changes the finished dimensions and can throw out page and layer alignment. Trim the sheets, match the marks, tape everything down and get the cans out. Want the artwork without the cutting? Save the combined image or black Layer 1 directly to Photos. No subscription. No account. No ads or tracking. From a fast single-layer hit to a full multi-page stencil, StencilStack handles the fiddly setup so you can spend more time designing, cutting and spraying.

Screenshots

Atelier4 screens
StencilStack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Atelier at Free against StencilStack's $3.99. Atelier also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). StencilStack's advantage is chart position (#23 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Atelier is free to download; StencilStack costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Atelier ships an update every 5 days, StencilStack every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Atelier versus StencilStack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAtelierStencilStack
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.7 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#23 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReuven LevittSteve Mitchell

In-app purchases

None

Atelier

No in-app purchases

None

StencilStack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Atelier free?
Atelier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StencilStack free?
StencilStack costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Atelier or StencilStack have ads?
Neither Atelier nor StencilStack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Atelier or StencilStack?
Atelier ships an update every 5 days, and StencilStack every 4 days. Most recently, Atelier was updated on November 5, 2026 and StencilStack on November 10, 2026.

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