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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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: StencilStudio at 4.7 against Stencil Maker's 2.0. StencilStudio also leads on ratings volume (437 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
Both are free to download. StencilStudio sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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.
StencilStudio holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. 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.
| Parameter | StencilStudio | Stencil Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (437 ratings) — better | 2.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 94.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 437 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | 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 | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrea Mezzadra | Ahmet Kaan Kara |
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
- Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
- Yearly Premium$39.991 Year
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