Comparison

Line Ripper vs TheStencilMaker

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

Head to head
About

Line Ripper

Features
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Turn any artwork into a clean, tattoo-ready stencil in seconds. Line Ripper is built for tattoo artists: bring in a photo or a design, generate crisp linework with a model trained specifically for tattoo work, and fine-tune the result until it's ready for skin. WATCH YOUR ART TRANSFORM Upload any artwork and get a print-ready stencil in seconds. No tracing, no tedious prep work. PERFECT LINES Crisp, clean outlines that transfer flawlessly. Every detail preserved, every line intentional — from intricate fine-line work to bold traditional designs. FULL CONTROL Adjust opacity, line thickness, and stencil color right in the Studio. Compare against your reference, then dial it in until it matches your vision. YOUR GALLERY, EVERYWHERE Every image and stencil lives in your gallery, synced with your Line Ripper account. BUILT FOR THE SHOP Save stencils to Photos or share them straight into your thermal printer workflow. Start free and create your first stencil today. SUBSCRIPTIONS Line Ripper Pro and Studio are optional monthly subscriptions that raise your monthly stencil limit and expand your storage. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase, and renews automatically each month unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.lineripper.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.lineripper.com/privacy

About

TheStencilMaker

This app transforms any image into a clean, transfer-ready black-line tattoo stencil using AI. It offers multiple styles and direct printing capabilities, designed specifically for professional tattoo artists.

Highlights
  • AI-powered stencil generation
  • Multiple studio-grade styles
  • Instant compare view
  • Auto background removal
  • Direct Bluetooth printing
  • Cloud gallery for saved stencils
  • High-resolution output
Features
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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

Screenshots

Line Ripper4 screens
TheStencilMaker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Line Ripper at every 4 days against TheStencilMaker's every 10 days. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Line Ripper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.00 per month and TheStencilMaker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Line Ripper ships an update every 4 days, TheStencilMaker every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Line Ripper versus TheStencilMaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLine RipperTheStencilMaker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB54 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperLine Ripper Inc.coexius

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Line Ripper

Subscriptions2
  • Line Ripper Pro$19.001 Month
  • Line Ripper Studio$49.001 Month
5 purchases

TheStencilMaker

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time3
  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • Popular Pack$9.99
  • Pro Pack$24.99

Questions

Is Line Ripper free?
Line Ripper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TheStencilMaker free?
TheStencilMaker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Line Ripper or TheStencilMaker have ads?
Neither Line Ripper nor TheStencilMaker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Line Ripper or TheStencilMaker?
Line Ripper ships an update every 4 days, and TheStencilMaker every 10 days. Most recently, Line Ripper was updated on September 21, 2026 and TheStencilMaker on September 15, 2026.

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