Comparison

Tattoo Stencil Maker vs TheStencilMaker

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

Head to head
About

Tattoo Stencil Maker

Features
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InkLine is the ultimate tattoo stencil maker and AI tattoo design app for professionals and enthusiasts alike. Whether you need to create thermal transfer stencils, generate custom tattoo flash art, or transform photos into clean line art — InkLine puts a complete tattoo design studio in your pocket. — AI TATTOO DESIGN GENERATOR — • Generate original tattoo designs from a simple text description — just describe your idea and watch it come to life • Transform any photo into stencil-ready line art using AI-powered tracing • Convert existing stencils into full-color tattoo previews instantly • Visualize how a tattoo will look on real skin before your session • Choose from 16 tattoo styles including Traditional, Japanese, Blackwork, Dotwork, Geometric, Watercolor, Minimalist, Realism, and more • Select precise body placement for accurate previews: forearm, upper arm, wrist, chest, ribs, back, thigh, calf, neck, and hand — PROFESSIONAL STENCIL PROCESSING — • Multiple stencil extraction modes: Original, Denoised, Outline, Dotwork, and Tonal • Fine-tune detail, intensity, and cleanup with precision sliders • Sharpen and enhance image quality for crisp, clean stencil output • AI-powered upscaling (x4) for high-resolution tattoo stencil results • HSV grayscale conversion for optimal stencil contrast and clarity — DRAWING & EDITING TOOLS — • Draw and refine your tattoo stencil directly with full Apple Pencil support • Professional brush tools: Pen, Pencil, Marker, and Eraser • Color isolation tool to extract specific ink layers from any design • Mirror and flip tools for symmetrical tattoo placement • Reference image overlay with adjustable opacity for freehand tracing • Non-destructive step-by-step editing — go back to any stage without losing work — PRINT-READY STENCIL OUTPUT — • Print thermal transfer stencils directly from your iPhone or iPad • Supports US Letter, A4, and A3 paper sizes in portrait or landscape • Multi-page tiling for large-scale tattoo stencils • Export as high-resolution images or PDF for sharing with clients • Send stencils directly to any AirPrint-compatible printer — GALLERY & ORGANIZATION — • Save all your tattoo designs, AI generations, and finished stencils in one gallery • Filter by AI creations or processed stencils • Reopen any saved project in the workspace for further editing • One-tap save to Photos or share with your clients Built for tattoo artists who demand precision, apprentices building their portfolio, and anyone looking to bring their next tattoo idea to life — InkLine is the only tattoo stencil creator app you need to go from concept to print-ready stencil in minutes. Privacy Policy: https://damien-es-private-organization.gitbook.io/privacy-policy-and-terms-of-use/ Terms of Use: https://damien-es-private-organization.gitbook.io/privacy-policy-and-terms-of-use/terms-of-use

About

TheStencilMaker

This app transforms any image into a clean, transfer-ready black-line tattoo stencil using AI. It offers multiple styles and direct printing capabilities, designed specifically for professional tattoo artists.

Highlights
  • AI-powered stencil generation
  • Multiple studio-grade styles
  • Instant compare view
  • Auto background removal
  • Direct Bluetooth printing
  • Cloud gallery for saved stencils
  • High-resolution output
Features
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StencilMaker turns any reference photo, existing tattoo, or sketch into a clean, transfer-ready black-line stencil — built for working tattoo artists. Drop in an image, pick a style, generate. That's it. No tracing, no light box, no Photoshop. WHAT YOU GET - Eleven studio-grade styles: Traditional, Fine Line, Minimalist, Geometric, Tribal, Japanese, Blackwork, Neo-Traditional, Dotwork, Realism, plus a Standard general-purpose style - Server-side AI prompt engineering tuned per style — no prompt fiddling required - Instant compare view — swipe between source and stencil before you commit - Auto background removal toggle on every generation - Direct Bluetooth printing to thermal transfer printers — available on every tier - Cloud gallery — every stencil saved, searchable, and synced to your devices - Built-in AI disclosure on every generation so clients see exactly what is AI-assisted PRO - All eleven styles, PNG + PDF + SVG export, permanent cloud gallery, and offline access to cached stencils - Pro Monthly ($7.99): 5 generations per day - Pro Yearly ($59.99 with a 7-day free trial): 10 generations per day — about $5/month billed annually FREE TO START - One generation per day, ten total free generations before you subscribe - Four core styles: Standard, Traditional, Fine Line, Minimalist - PNG export, Bluetooth thermal printer, 24-hour cloud gallery DESIGNED FOR ARTISTS - Photo, existing tattoo, and hand-drawn sketch input modes — each tuned to the source - Sharp 4096px+ output suitable for full back pieces - No watermark on Pro exports - Skin-safe transfer-ready line work, not flat traces PRIVACY FIRST - No cross-app tracking, no advertising IDs, no data sold - Uploaded images are used only to generate your stencil - Crash + performance data is captured anonymously to keep the app stable QUESTIONS support@thestencilmaker.com Free forever for casual use. Pro Monthly $7.99 or Pro Yearly $59.99 with a 7-day free trial. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. TERMS Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://thestencilmaker.com/privacy

Screenshots

Tattoo Stencil Maker4 screens
TheStencilMaker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TheStencilMaker at every 10 days against Tattoo Stencil Maker's every 2 months. TheStencilMaker also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Tattoo Stencil Maker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and TheStencilMaker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tattoo Stencil Maker ships an update every 2 months, TheStencilMaker every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tattoo Stencil Maker versus TheStencilMaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTattoo Stencil MakerTheStencilMaker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB53 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDAMIEN, NATHANAEL ELLEDGEcoexius

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Tattoo Stencil Maker

Subscriptions4
  • Manual Pro$6.991 Month
  • Starter$9.991 Month
  • Creator$14.991 Month
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  • Studio$29.991 Month
5 purchases

TheStencilMaker

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time3
  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • Popular Pack$9.99
  • Pro Pack$24.99

Questions

Is Tattoo Stencil Maker free?
Tattoo Stencil Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TheStencilMaker free?
TheStencilMaker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tattoo Stencil Maker or TheStencilMaker have ads?
Neither Tattoo Stencil Maker nor TheStencilMaker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tattoo Stencil Maker or TheStencilMaker?
Tattoo Stencil Maker ships an update every 2 months, and TheStencilMaker every 10 days. Most recently, Tattoo Stencil Maker was updated on October 16, 2026 and TheStencilMaker on October 19, 2026.

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