InkStencil vs TheStencilMaker

Describe your tattoo, or photograph a reference, and get an artist-grade, print-ready tattoo stencil. InkStencil is the tattoo generator and stencil maker in one. Type an idea and get clean tattoo linework in seconds, or convert a photo into a stencil entirely on your phone. Then print it at true real-world size, ready for your artist. DESCRIBE IT, GET A STENCIL • Type your idea — a snake wrapped around a dagger, a moth with skull wings, anything • Seven styles: Bold Classic, Dark & Detailed, Clean & Simple, Precise Geometry, Japanese Art, Stipple & Dot, Hand Sketched • The style is picked automatically from your words, or choose it yourself • Start from a reference photo, pick your favourite of three options, refine with "More like this" variations, and compare before you keep TURN PHOTOS INTO STENCILS • Convert any reference photo to clean stencil linework • Crop, rotate, clean up the background, erase what you don't want • 100% on-device — your photos never leave your phone • Live detail and line-thickness controls • Always free, no limits PRINT IT TRUE TO SIZE • Export PNG or PDF at exact real-world sizes (300 DPI), including custom sizes in mm, cm or inches • Mirrored output for thermal transfer paper • 1-inch calibration square so you can verify sizing on paper • Multi-size sheets: one design at 2–3 sizes on a single A4 or US Letter page • SVG vector export with real paths for Procreate and Illustrator • Lettering in real tattoo faces, and flash sheets with several designs on one page BUILT FOR TRUST • Try Pro weekly with a 3-day free trial, or pay once for a single tattoo, no subscription • Photo conversion is free and unlimited, forever • Every price, trial and renewal is shown before you pay. Cancel anytime in Settings INKSTENCIL PRO • 15 AI designs a week on weekly, 50 a month on yearly • Watermark-free exports • PDF, SVG and the full artist toolkit • Variations, flash sheets and lettering export Whether you're planning your first tattoo or you're a working artist converting references between clients, InkStencil gets you from idea to transfer-ready stencil faster than anything else. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mmglabs.co.uk/privacy InkStencil Pro is an auto-renewing subscription, weekly or yearly. Prices are shown in the app before you buy. The weekly plan includes a 3-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. It converts to the paid weekly plan unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the trial ends. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and the account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel any time in Settings › Apple Account › Subscriptions.

StencilMaker turns any reference photo, existing tattoo, or sketch into a clean, transfer-ready black-line stencil — built for working tattoo artists. Drop in an image, pick a style, generate. That's it. No tracing, no light box, no Photoshop. WHAT YOU GET - Eleven studio-grade styles: Traditional, Fine Line, Minimalist, Geometric, Tribal, Japanese, Blackwork, Neo-Traditional, Dotwork, Realism, plus a Standard general-purpose style - Server-side AI prompt engineering tuned per style — no prompt fiddling required - Instant compare view — swipe between source and stencil before you commit - Auto background removal toggle on every generation - Direct Bluetooth printing to thermal transfer printers — available on every tier - Cloud gallery — every stencil saved, searchable, and synced to your devices - Built-in AI disclosure on every generation so clients see exactly what is AI-assisted PRO - All eleven styles, PNG + PDF + SVG export, permanent cloud gallery, and offline access to cached stencils - Pro Monthly ($7.99): 5 generations per day - Pro Yearly ($59.99 with a 7-day free trial): 10 generations per day — about $5/month billed annually FREE TO START - One generation per day, ten total free generations before you subscribe - Four core styles: Standard, Traditional, Fine Line, Minimalist - PNG export, Bluetooth thermal printer, 24-hour cloud gallery DESIGNED FOR ARTISTS - Photo, existing tattoo, and hand-drawn sketch input modes — each tuned to the source - Sharp 4096px+ output suitable for full back pieces - No watermark on Pro exports - Skin-safe transfer-ready line work, not flat traces PRIVACY FIRST - No cross-app tracking, no advertising IDs, no data sold - Uploaded images are used only to generate your stencil - Crash + performance data is captured anonymously to keep the app stable QUESTIONS support@thestencilmaker.com Free forever for casual use. Pro Monthly $7.99 or Pro Yearly $59.99 with a 7-day free trial. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. TERMS Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://thestencilmaker.com/privacy