Comparison

Tattoo Stencil Maker vs MuralView2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tattoo Stencil Maker

Effortlessly transform any photo into professional, print-ready tattoo stencils using AI. Choose from multiple styles and save significant time compared to traditional methods. Ideal for tattoo artists and designers.

Highlights
  • AI-powered stencil creation
  • Multiple stencil styles (fine line, bold, blackwork)
  • Print-ready output optimized for thermal transfer
  • Handles any reference image
  • Saves 30-60 minutes per stencil
  • Free stencils upon signup
Features
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Turn any reference photo into a clean, print-ready tattoo stencil in seconds. No Photoshop. No tracing. Your first stencil is free. InkCut converts client references, sketches, and flash into black-and- white line art optimized for thermal transfer paper — ready to print and apply. --------------------------------- WHY TATTOO ARTISTS USE INKCUT --------------------------------- SAVE 30-60 MINUTES PER STENCIL Prep that used to take an hour in Photoshop takes about ten seconds. SAY YES TO EVERY CLIENT Someone walks in with a busy Pinterest photo? InkCut handles it. CONTROL YOUR LINEWORK A Detail Level slider (Simple, Standard, Detailed) lets you dial in exactly how much complexity survives the conversion. A GROWING STYLE LIBRARY Fine line, bold, blackwork and more — new styles are added regularly and appear in the app automatically, no update required. PRINT-READY OUTPUT High-resolution black-and-white line art, built for thermal transfer paper and standard stencil printers. --------------------------------- HOW IT WORKS --------------------------------- 1. Upload a reference photo, or describe your idea in text 2. Pick a style and set your detail level 3. Download and print That's it. --------------------------------- ALSO INCLUDED --------------------------------- TEXT STENCILS - FREE Create lettering stencils with premium tattoo fonts. Bend your text, adjust spacing, and export in high resolution at no cost. ROMAN NUMERAL CONVERTER - FREE Turn any date into a stencil-ready Roman numeral instantly. COMPARE MODE Slide between your original photo and the finished stencil to check what carried over before you print. GALLERY Every stencil saved in one place, with the prompt used to make it. --------------------------------- BUILT FOR TATTOO ARTISTS --------------------------------- Whether you're a professional in a studio, an apprentice building a portfolio, or a flash designer working up new sheets, InkCut fits the way you already work. Available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese. --------------------------------- PRICING --------------------------------- Your first stencil is free. No credit card required. InkCut Pro includes 50 stencils per month. Starter and Studio tiers are available if you need fewer or more, and one-time credit top-ups can be added to any plan at any time. Text stencils and the Roman numeral converter are always free. --------------------------------- SUBSCRIPTION TERMS --------------------------------- Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings at any time. Terms of Service: https://inkcut.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://inkcut.app/privacy

About

MuralView2

Visualize your artwork directly on walls using augmented reality. Wrap designs around curved surfaces and use the dimmed image as a precise on-site drawing guide. This tool helps artists accurately preview and execute murals.

Highlights
  • Real-time AR mural preview
  • Curve artwork to match surfaces
  • Adjustable opacity for drawing guides
  • Easy image placement and repositioning
  • Scale and positioning controls
  • On-site workflow optimization
Features
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Shape your design to the surface with MuralView2 Wrap artwork around columns and curved walls preview it live for your client and dim it down for precise on site drawing MuralView2 is built for muralists sign painters and artists who need to visualize and execute designs directly on real world surfaces Whether you are pitching a concept or painting on location this tool helps you move faster and work more accurately SEE YOUR MURAL BEFORE YOU PAINT Place your artwork directly onto walls using AR and show your client exactly how it will look in real time No guesswork no mockups just a true to scale preview in their space CURVE YOUR ARTWORK TO MATCH REAL SURFACES Not every wall is flat Use horizontal and vertical curve controls to wrap your design around columns rounded surfaces and concave walls Adjust your image to match the architecture so your preview actually feels real DIM FOR DRAWING Lower the opacity of your image and use it as a live guide while you paint Perfect for sketching layouts dialing in proportions and staying accurate on large scale work MOVE SCALE AND POSITION WITH EASE Quickly adjust your artwork on the wall resize reposition and fine tune placement until everything feels right If the image shifts simply move it back into place and keep going BUILT FOR REAL JOB SITES Designed for artists working in the field Whether you are in a clients home a restaurant or on a ladder MuralView2 helps you stay efficient and in control KEY FEATURES Real time AR mural preview Convex and concave curve controls for columns and curved walls Adjustable opacity for drawing guides Easy image placement and repositioning Scale and positioning controls Fast simple workflow for on site use WHO IT IS FOR Muralists Sign painters Street artists Designers presenting work to clients Anyone who wants to visualize artwork on a wall before committing WHY IT MATTERS Stop guessing how your design will look on a wall Show it Adjust it Draw it MuralView2 helps you bridge the gap between concept and execution so you can sell ideas faster and paint with confidence

Screenshots

Tattoo Stencil Maker4 screens
MuralView24 screens

Verdict

The call

Tattoo Stencil Maker and MuralView2 both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of MuralView2's written reviews are positive against 0% of Tattoo Stencil Maker's. MuralView2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Tattoo Stencil Maker's advantage is ratings volume (166 vs 6) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, rating, 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 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and MuralView2 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Tattoo Stencil Maker against 4.5 for MuralView2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tattoo Stencil Maker has 166 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Tattoo Stencil Maker's written reviews are positive against 60% of MuralView2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tattoo Stencil Maker ships an update weekly, MuralView2 daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Tattoo Stencil Maker versus MuralView2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTattoo Stencil MakerMuralView2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (166 ratings) — better4.5 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings166 — better6
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulian PutzPAUL VITALE

Customer experience

Tattoo Stencil Maker

All ratings164 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral1.2%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

MuralView2

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Tattoo Stencil Maker

Subscriptions7
  • InkCut Starter$4.997 Days
  • InkCut Starter$6.991 Month
  • InkCut Starter$7.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • InkCut Pro$14.991 Month
  • InkCut Pro$17.991 Month
  • InkCut Unlimited$29.991 Month
  • InkCut Studio$39.991 Month
One-time6
  • 5 Credits$0.99
  • 25 Pro Credits$6.99
  • 10 Credits$9.99
Show 3 more
  • 50 Credits$24.99
  • 100 Pro Credits$24.99
  • 150 Credits$49.99
1 purchases

MuralView2

Subscriptions1
  • MuralView2 Yearly Access3 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Tattoo Stencil Maker free?
Tattoo Stencil Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MuralView2 free?
MuralView2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tattoo Stencil Maker or MuralView2?
Tattoo Stencil Maker is rated higher. Tattoo Stencil Maker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 166 ratings, while MuralView2 averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.
Do Tattoo Stencil Maker or MuralView2 have ads?
Tattoo Stencil Maker shows ads; MuralView2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Tattoo Stencil Maker or MuralView2?
Tattoo Stencil Maker ships an update weekly, and MuralView2 daily. Most recently, Tattoo Stencil Maker was updated on October 25, 2026 and MuralView2 on October 24, 2026.

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