# Tattoo Stencil Maker vs Skinmark

The clearest difference is rating: Tattoo Stencil Maker at 4.8 against Skinmark's 3.7. Tattoo Stencil Maker also leads on ratings volume (40 vs 3). Skinmark's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tattoo Stencil Maker sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Skinmark sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tattoo Stencil Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tattoo Stencil Maker has 40 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tattoo Stencil Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, Skinmark weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tattoo Stencil Maker | Skinmark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tattoo-stencil-maker-iq/id6760045252/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skinmark/id6762228261/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Format Partners LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787987686) | [Skinmark LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893449281) |

## What reviewers say

### Tattoo Stencil Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tattoo-stencil-maker-iq/id6760045252)

Transform any photo into a clean stencil outline for various creative projects. Easily adjust line weight and detail for tattoo transfers, cutting machines, screen printing, and more. Export in PDF or PNG formats.

**Highlights:** Photo to stencil conversion with AI, Adjustable threshold and contrast, Real-time stencil preview, Export as PDF and PNG, Thermal printer compatible, Supports tattoos, crafts, and woodworking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stencil IQ Pro - Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Stencil IQ Pro - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Stencil IQ Pro - Quarterly | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Stencil IQ Pro - Discount | $49.99 | per year |
| Stencil IQ Pro - Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Stencil IQ Pro - Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| 10 Studio Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 Studio Credits | $12.99 | one-time |
| 100 Studio Credits | $29.99 | one-time |


### Skinmark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skinmark/id6762228261)

This app helps tattoo artists visualize designs on skin using 2D and 3D previews. It also provides tools for creating stencils and print-ready layouts, streamlining the entire design process from concept to final stencil.

**Highlights:** 2D Tattoo Try-On, 3D Tattoo Studio, Stencil Creation Tools, Print Editor, High-Resolution Export, Project & Client Management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skinmark Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Skinmark Pro Yearly | $79.00 | per year |
| Skinmark Pro Lifetime | $149.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tattoo Stencil Maker free?

Tattoo Stencil Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Skinmark free?

Skinmark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tattoo Stencil Maker or Skinmark?

Tattoo Stencil Maker is rated higher. Tattoo Stencil Maker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Skinmark averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Tattoo Stencil Maker or Skinmark have ads?

Neither Tattoo Stencil Maker nor Skinmark shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tattoo Stencil Maker or Skinmark?

Tattoo Stencil Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Skinmark weekly. Most recently, Tattoo Stencil Maker was updated on October 31, 2026 and Skinmark on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*