# StencilStudio vs Skinmark

The clearest difference is rating: StencilStudio at 4.7 against Skinmark's 3.7. StencilStudio also leads on ratings volume (437 vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Skinmark's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StencilStudio sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month 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.

StencilStudio holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StencilStudio has 437 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 95% of StencilStudio's written reviews are positive against 100% of Skinmark's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

StencilStudio ships an update every 2 days, Skinmark weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StencilStudio | Skinmark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (437 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stencilstudio-tattoo-stencil/id6760613806/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skinmark/id6762228261/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **437** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 94.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 106 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrea Mezzadra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827502660) | [Skinmark LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893449281) |

## What reviewers say

### StencilStudio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stencilstudio-tattoo-stencil/id6760613806)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Professional | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Artist | $14.99 | per month |
| Studio | $29.99 | per month |
| 100 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Credits | $24.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Credits | $99.99 | 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 StencilStudio free?

StencilStudio 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, StencilStudio or Skinmark?

StencilStudio is rated higher. StencilStudio averages 4.7 out of 5 from 437 ratings, while Skinmark averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do StencilStudio or Skinmark have ads?

Neither StencilStudio nor Skinmark shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StencilStudio or Skinmark?

StencilStudio ships an update every 2 days, and Skinmark weekly. Most recently, StencilStudio was updated on October 25, 2026 and Skinmark on October 24, 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.*