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.

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About

Tattoo Stencil Maker

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
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Stencil IQ turns a photo into a tattoo stencil. Choose a reference from your library or take a photo, pick a style, and the AI draws clean line work you can print to thermal paper, preview on skin, or export for cutting machines. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose a photo from your library or take one, then crop it. 2. Pick a style: Fine-Line, Blackwork, Traditional, Neo-Traditional, Geometric, Dotwork, Sketch or Minimalist, or save your own custom preset. 3. Generate at Standard or Studio quality. Every stencil saves to your Gallery. PRINT & EXPORT Print over AirPrint and choose the printer, copies, paper size and layout, with Mirror for transfer. Thermal stencil printers that support AirPrint print straight from the app. Share to any printer app, save to Photos, or export an SVG traced to vector paths for cutting machines. PREVIEW ON SKIN Place the stencil on a photo of your own skin, or see it on a model: pick the spot (forearm, upper arm, shoulder, chest, ribs, upper back, thigh, calf or hand), the skin tone and the size, and the AI renders the tattoo. Settle the placement before the client is in the chair. DESIGN FROM SCRATCH No reference? Describe the tattoo in your own words, pick a style (Script included), and Stencil IQ draws it. Then preview it on skin, print it or save it. Studio designs use Studio credits. YOUR GALLERY Every stencil and skin preview lands in your Gallery. Group them by project or client, rename them, and pick up recent work from Home. ASK THE STENCIL EXPERT Chat about line weight, stencil technique, thermal printing, placement and cutting machine setup. Built for tattoo artists and apprentices, and for anyone who needs clean line art from a photo. Available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese and Brazilian Portuguese. Stencil IQ requires a subscription or purchase to use premium features, plans detailed below: PREMIUM PLANS ($9.99/week, $19.99/month, $29.99/quarter, $59.99/year, $49.99/year discount): • More stencils • Studio quality, preview on skin and design from scratch • 10 Studio credits to start, with more sold in credit packs The $59.99/year plan starts with a 3-day free trial. By downloading this app, you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy: Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://www.format.partners/stenciliq-privacy-policy Support: https://www.format.partners/support Contact: hello@format.partners Stencil IQ uses AI to generate stencil line work. Results vary based on photo quality, contrast, and subject complexity. For best results, use well-lit photos with clear subject separation from the background.

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

The clearest difference is rating: Tattoo Stencil Maker at 4.8 against Stencil Maker's 2.0. Tattoo Stencil Maker also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (40 vs 3). 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 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tattoo Stencil Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. 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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Tattoo Stencil Maker versus Stencil Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTattoo Stencil MakerStencil Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (40 ratings) — better2.0 (3 ratings)
Number of ratings40 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFormat Partners LLCAhmet Kaan Kara

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Tattoo Stencil Maker

Subscriptions6
  • Stencil IQ Pro - Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Stencil IQ Pro - Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Stencil IQ Pro - Quarterly3 Days trial$29.993 Months
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  • Stencil IQ Pro - Discount$49.991 Year
  • Stencil IQ Pro - Annual3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Stencil IQ Pro - Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time3
  • 10 Studio Credits$4.99
  • 30 Studio Credits$12.99
  • 100 Studio Credits$29.99
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.
Which has better reviews, Tattoo Stencil Maker or Stencil Maker?
Tattoo Stencil Maker is rated higher. Tattoo Stencil Maker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Stencil Maker averages 2.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Tattoo Stencil Maker or Stencil Maker have ads?
Neither Tattoo Stencil Maker nor Stencil Maker shows ads.

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