Comparison

TheStencilMaker vs Tattoo Stencil

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

Tattoo Stencil

Features
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Make a tattoo stencil from any photo or drawing—privately on your iPhone or iPad. StencilDrop turns artwork into dark, printable line art for thermal transfer preparation. Choose an image, fine-tune the result, mirror it when needed, and export a clean full-resolution PNG. A FAST TATTOO STENCIL MAKER • Start with a flash design, sketch, drawing, or reference photo • Trace clear outlines while suppressing low-value texture • Tune detail, ink strength, and exposure with Clean, Fine, and Bold styles • Mirror artwork in one tap for transfer preparation • Export a clean PNG template for carbon or thermal stencil-printer workflows YOUR DESIGNS, READY TO REOPEN Create and edit as many designs as you like. My Designs keeps your artwork and settings on this device, saving edits automatically. Reopen a stencil to adjust it later, or rename, duplicate, and delete designs. There is no account or cloud sync. Removing the app removes its local designs. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your artwork is processed on your device. StencilDrop has no account, artwork upload, ads, analytics SDK, or tracking. TRY IT FREE Your first three completed outputs are free, clean, and full resolution. Saving to Photos, exporting, sharing, and printing use the same three-output allowance; creating and editing designs do not. Cancelling the output sheet uses nothing. After three outputs, unlock unlimited clean PNG outputs once with StencilDrop Pro. There is no watermark, subscription, or credit system. Existing Pro owners retain unlimited outputs. Always inspect and adjust a stencil before applying it. StencilDrop is a preparation tool and does not replace professional tattooing judgment.

Screenshots

TheStencilMaker4 screens
Tattoo Stencil3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TheStencilMaker at 15.1 against Tattoo Stencil's 18.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TheStencilMaker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Tattoo Stencil 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 10 days, Tattoo Stencil every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TheStencilMaker versus Tattoo Stencil: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTheStencilMakerTattoo Stencil
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB7 MB
Age rating12+4+
DevelopercoexiusWillow Glen Equity LLC

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

Tattoo Stencil

One-time1
  • StencilDrop Pro$0.99

Questions

Is TheStencilMaker free?
TheStencilMaker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tattoo Stencil free?
Tattoo Stencil is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TheStencilMaker or Tattoo Stencil have ads?
Neither TheStencilMaker nor Tattoo Stencil shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TheStencilMaker or Tattoo Stencil?
TheStencilMaker ships an update every 10 days, and Tattoo Stencil every 3 weeks. Most recently, TheStencilMaker was updated on October 19, 2026 and Tattoo Stencil on October 7, 2026.

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