StencilStudio vs Stencil Maker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StencilStudio
This app helps tattoo artists quickly create high-quality stencils from photos and references. It streamlines the tracing and cleanup process, allowing artists to focus more on tattooing and less on preparation. Designed for practical use, it generates clean, readable linework for a faster, more efficient workflow.
- Create stencils from photos
- Generate clean black-and-white linework
- Speed up tracing and prep time
- Save and manage stencil outputs
- Improve workflow efficiency
- Focus on readability
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StencilStudio is the most complete and advanced tattoo stencil maker and print app for tattoo artists. Cut hours of repetitive stencil prep and spend more time on the creative work: designing, adjusting, placing, and tattooing the piece. Turn photos, references, custom designs, and existing tattoo images into clean, stencil-ready output, then fit it to the body, upscale it, export it, and print it from your iPhone. It is a professional stencil maker, body placement, upscale, export, and print workflow for artists who want to move faster, stay in control, and keep their studio day flowing. WHAT YOU CAN DO • CREATE STENCILS FAST Turn photos, references, and designs into tattoo stencil output in seconds. • KEEP IMPORTANT DETAILS Generate readable black-and-white stencil linework while keeping the details that matter. • WORK FROM REAL REFERENCES Use client references, photo references, custom designs, flash, or existing tattoo images. • FIT DESIGNS TO THE BODY Bend and adjust your stencil so it can better follow the shape of the body before you commit to the final placement. • MIRROR AND RESIZE Prepare your stencil for the actual tattoo workflow, not just for a preview. • EXPORT PNG OR PDF Save clean stencil files and keep them ready for your next step. • PRINT FROM IPHONE Prepare print-ready stencil files and print with AirPrint-compatible printers. • PREPARE FOR STENCIL PRINTERS Create output that is easier to size, mirror, export, and send into your tattoo print workflow. • MOVE FASTER ON BUSY DAYS Handle multiple pieces, difficult references, client changes, body placement, and heavier studio days with less friction. BUILT FOR REAL TATTOO WORK A stencil that looks interesting but is hard to follow does not help. StencilStudio is designed around practical output: clean enough to read, fast enough to use, flexible enough to place, and ready enough to print. Use it when you need to: • CLEAN UP A REFERENCE quickly • PREPARE A COMPLEX PIECE faster • CREATE CLIENT-READY OPTIONS • CHECK HOW A DESIGN FITS THE BODY • BEND A STENCIL FOR BETTER PLACEMENT • SAVE TIME BEFORE THE APPOINTMENT • REDUCE TRACING WITHOUT LOSING CLARITY • SIZE, MIRROR, EXPORT, OR PRINT A STENCIL • KEEP YOUR WORKFLOW MOVING IN THE STUDIO PRINT-READY WORKFLOW StencilStudio is not just for generating a stencil image and leaving you there. You can prepare your stencil for the next step in your real workflow: resize it, mirror it, export it, save it as PNG or PDF, and print it directly from your iPhone with AirPrint-compatible printers. WHO IT IS FOR StencilStudio is made for: • PROFESSIONAL TATTOO ARTISTS who want faster stencil prep • EXPERIENCED ARTISTS working from real references • APPRENTICES who want a cleaner starting point • STUDIOS that need a faster prep and print workflow • TATTOO PROFESSIONALS who want more time for the creative work, not the repetitive setup WHY ARTISTS USE IT The slow part is often not the tattoo itself. It is the cleanup before the tattoo. The tracing before the stencil. The sizing before the print. The placement check before the client is ready. The repeated prep before the real work can begin. StencilStudio helps reduce that load. You stay in control. You decide what works. You keep your style, your judgment, and your craft. The app simply helps you get to a usable, printable tattoo stencil faster. If stencil prep, body placement, sizing, or printing are taking too much time from your day, StencilStudio gives you a faster way to create, fit, prepare, export, and print tattoo-ready stencils from your iPhone. Terms of Use: https://www.stencilstudio.art/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.stencilstudio.art/privacy
Stencil Maker
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New in 2.0: create tattoo concepts from text prompts, choose tattoo styles, and keep generated tattoo and stencil results in one gallery. Turn artwork into clean tattoo stencils in seconds. Stencil Maker: Tattoo helps tattoo artists, apprentices, and creators transform tattoo references into clear stencil designs with speed and consistency. Skip slow manual prep and move from idea to stencil in a simple, focused workflow. Whether you're refining a concept, preparing for a session, or testing variations, Stencil Maker: Tattoo gives you a faster way to create clear stencil outputs for the next step. Why Stencil Maker: Tattoo: - Generate tattoo stencils in seconds - Create clean, high-clarity stencil results - Save time on manual preparation - Keep your workflow simple and efficient - Built for artists who want speed without losing clarity What you can do: - Upload a tattoo reference or design - Instantly generate a stencil version - Preview and review your result - Save your stencil history - Download images to your device - Sign in with Apple for a smooth experience Built for tattoo workflow: Stencil Maker: Tattoo is designed to support real creative workflow. From early concept testing to final prep, it helps you move faster, stay organized, and create stencil-ready results with less friction. Simple. Fast. Built for tattoo workflow. Privacy Policy: https://stencil-maker-tattoo.pages.dev/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://stencil-maker-tattoo.pages.dev/terms/ Support: https://stencil-maker-tattoo.pages.dev/
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Verdict
StencilStudio and Stencil Maker are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. StencilStudio sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Stencil Maker sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StencilStudio | Stencil Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (442 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 94.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 442 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrea Mezzadra | Yasin Soyaslan |
In-app purchases
StencilStudio
- Professional$9.991 Month
- Pro Artist$14.991 Month
- Studio$29.991 Month
- 100 Credits$4.99
- 500 Credits$14.99
- 1000 Credits$24.99
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- 5000 Credits$99.99
Stencil Maker
- Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
- Pro Weekly$6.997 Days
- Starter Artist Monthly$9.991 Month
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- Pro Artist Monthly$12.991 Month
- Pro Artist Monthly$17.991 Month
- Pro Artist Yearly$39.991 Year
- 10 Stencil Credits$3.99
- 50 Credits$9.99
- 100 Credits$19.99
Questions
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