Comparison

Tattoo Stencil Maker vs Stencil Maker

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

Stencil Maker

Transform photos into bold stencil artwork with AI. Fine-tune designs using threshold, thickness, and invert controls. Export as image or SVG, or print directly for tattoos, art, and DIY projects.

Highlights
  • AI photo to stencil conversion
  • Adjustable threshold and line thickness
  • Color inversion for style variations
  • Export as image or SVG
  • Direct printing option
  • Optimized for clean edges
Features
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Transform your photos into clean, bold stencil artwork. Stencil Maker uses AI to convert any image into a high-contrast stencil design. After generation, you can fine-tune your result with powerful local tools like threshold, thickness, and invert controls. Export your final stencil as an image or SVG, or print it directly with ease. The app is designed for simplicity and precision turning complex photos into printable, editable stencil art in just a few steps. What you can do: - Turn any photo into a stencil using AI - Adjust threshold for perfect black & white balance - Control line thickness for detailed or bold results - Invert colors for different stencil styles - Export as image or SVG - Save directly to Photos or print instantly Each stencil is optimized for clean edges and high usability, making it perfect for tattoos, design projects, DIY art, and creative experimentation. • Auto-renewable subscriptions • Your subscription will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your Apple Account Settings after purchase. • Terms Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://kaanapps.com/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Tattoo Stencil Maker4 screens
Stencil Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

Tattoo Stencil Maker and Stencil Maker are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Stencil Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Tattoo Stencil Maker versus Stencil Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTattoo Stencil MakerStencil Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB14 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDAMIEN, NATHANAEL ELLEDGEAhmet Kaan Kara

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
2 purchases

Stencil Maker

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Tattoo Stencil Maker free?
Tattoo Stencil Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stencil Maker free?
Stencil Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tattoo Stencil Maker or Stencil Maker have ads?
Neither Tattoo Stencil Maker nor Stencil Maker shows ads.

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