StencilizeIt vs TheStencilMaker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StencilizeIt
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Turn your photos into clean, high-contrast stencil artwork in just a few taps. StencilizeIt makes it easy to create tattoo-style stencil images from pictures on your iPhone. Choose a photo, pick a stencil color, generate your result, then save it to Photos or keep it in your in-app stencil library for later. Whether you are sketching tattoo ideas, preparing reference art, experimenting with bold image styles, or turning portraits and objects into stencil-ready designs, StencilizeIt gives you a simple mobile workflow from photo to finished stencil. Features: Generate stencil-style artwork from your photos Choose from preset colors or enter a custom hex color Track generation progress in the app Save finished stencils to your Photos library Keep generated stencils in your built-in library Purchase stencil credits when you need more Customize the app icon from Settings StencilizeIt is built for quick creative experiments and practical stencil generation, with a focused interface that keeps the process simple: select, generate, save.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TheStencilMaker at 15.1 against StencilizeIt's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. StencilizeIt sells 2 one-off in-app purchases 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.
StencilizeIt ships an update every 2 weeks, TheStencilMaker every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StencilizeIt | TheStencilMaker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Sergiu-Ionut Fanu | coexius |
In-app purchases
StencilizeIt
- Single Stencil Credit$0.29
- 10 Stencil Credits$1.99
TheStencilMaker
- Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Starter Pack$4.99
- Popular Pack$9.99
- Pro Pack$24.99
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