TheStencilMaker vs Stentoo
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
Stentoo
Transform any image into a high-resolution tattoo stencil with AI. Choose from three rendering modes for different tattooing styles, from crisp outlines to detailed realism. Output is studio-grade and ready for thermal paper.
- AI image to stencil conversion
- Three rendering modes (Outline, Simple, Detailed)
- 4K upscaling for sharp stencils
- Instant processing of image files
- Supports iPhone and iPad
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STENTOO AI — FROM CONCEPT TO STENCIL IN SECONDS The best tattoos start with the perfect stencil. Stentoo AI bridges the gap between your creative vision and the transfer table — using studio-grade AI to convert any reference image into a precise, high-resolution stencil, ready for thermal paper. No filters. No guesswork. Clean lines and accurate shadows, calibrated for the way ink actually behaves on skin. — YOUR STYLE. YOUR SETTINGS. — Three purpose-built rendering modes, each tuned for a different tattooing discipline: OUTLINE — Strips an image down to its essential contours. Crisp, decisive, unambiguous. Made for tribal, script, geometric work, and any design where the silhouette does the talking. SIMPLE — Balances form and shadow without overcomplicating the transfer. Efficient to read on skin, built for artists who want structured shading that won't slow down a session. DETAILED — Maximum fidelity. Every shadow gradient, every edge transition, every half-tone nuance preserved. The mode for realism and hyperrealism specialists who need the stencil to be as precise as the final piece. — STUDIO-GRADE OUTPUT — 4K UPSCALING — From pocket-sized flash to full-back compositions, your stencils stay razor-sharp at any dimension. INSTANT PROCESSING — JPG, PNG, WEBP, TIFF rendered in seconds, no compression, no quality loss. iPhone & iPad — Full-featured on both devices. Pick up where you left off, wherever you work. — BUILT FOR EVERY DISCIPLINE — Fine Line · Micro-Realism · Black & Grey · Color Realism · Traditional · Neo-Traditional · Illustrative · Geometric · Anime — THE INK STARTS HERE — Every great tattoo begins before the machine turns on. Stentoo AI makes that first step faster, sharper, and more precise — so you can spend your energy where it matters most: at the end of the needle. SUBSCRIPTION & PURCHASE INFO Stentoo AI offers Apprentice and Pro plans (monthly & yearly), plus one-time credit top-ups. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before renewal. Manage anytime in your App Store Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://stentoo.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://stentoo.com/terms EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
TheStencilMaker and Stentoo are too close to call on the numbers: across 9 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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 Stentoo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TheStencilMaker against 5.0 for Stentoo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.
TheStencilMaker ships an update every 2 weeks, Stentoo every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | TheStencilMaker | Stentoo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | coexius | BLAUWART INTERNATIONAL |
Customer experience
TheStencilMaker
Stentoo
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
Stentoo
- Stentoo Apprentice – Monthly$13.991 Month
- Stentoo - Unlimited$29.991 Month
- Stentoo Pro – Yearly7 Days trial$119.991 Year
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- Stentoo Pro – Yearly7 Days trial$239.991 Year
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