Comparison

TheStencilMaker vs Stencily

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

Head to head
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

About

Stencily

Features
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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.

Screenshots

TheStencilMaker4 screens
Stencily4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TheStencilMaker ships an update every 2 weeks, Stencily every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TheStencilMaker versus Stencily: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTheStencilMakerStencily
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB1 MB
Age rating12++4
DevelopercoexiusJhomar Maravillas

In-app purchases

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
1 purchases

Stencily

One-time1
  • Unlock Unlimited$4.99

Questions

Is TheStencilMaker free?
TheStencilMaker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stencily free?
Stencily is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TheStencilMaker or Stencily have ads?
Neither TheStencilMaker nor Stencily shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TheStencilMaker or Stencily?
TheStencilMaker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Stencily every 6 weeks. Most recently, TheStencilMaker was updated on October 24, 2026 and Stencily on October 24, 2026.

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