TheStencilMaker vs Stencily
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Stencily
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Turn any photo into a clean black-on-white stencil — perfect for tattoo transfer practice, craft cutouts, or print templates. No ads. No subscription. Pay once. Everything stays on your iPhone. • THREE STYLES — Standard high-contrast cut, Soft open lines, Bold thick ink. • DETAIL CONTROL — dial how much texture becomes ink. • PNG + PDF — save to Photos or print a transfer-ready page. • PRIVATE — on-device Core Image. No cloud, no AI credits. Pick a photo, choose a style, make your stencil.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TheStencilMaker at every 2 weeks against Stencily's every 6 weeks. TheStencilMaker also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. TheStencilMaker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Stencily sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TheStencilMaker ships an update every 2 weeks, Stencily every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | TheStencilMaker | Stencily |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | +4 |
| Developer | coexius | Jhomar Maravillas |
In-app purchases
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
Stencily
- Unlock Unlimited$4.99
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