Stencilize vs Stencily
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Stencilize
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Stencilize helps tattoo artists move faster from reference image to workable stencil. Take a photo or upload one from your device, generate a flattened black-and-white linework version, then save, print, AirDrop, share, or bring the result into Procreate for final edits. The app is built around a simple three-tab workflow: - Generate from camera or photo library - Review saved generations with before/after comparison - Manage credits, account recovery, support, privacy, and terms Stencilize uses credits because each AI generation has real processing cost. One credit creates one stencil, and credits are purchased through Apple In-App Purchase. Sign in with Apple is optional for account recovery, but recommended if you want credits and synced generations available across iPhone and iPad.
Stencily
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Turn any photo into a clean black-on-white stencil โ perfect for tattoo transfer practice, craft cutouts, or print templates. No ads. No subscription. Pay once. Everything stays on your iPhone. โข THREE STYLES โ Standard high-contrast cut, Soft open lines, Bold thick ink. โข DETAIL CONTROL โ dial how much texture becomes ink. โข PNG + PDF โ save to Photos or print a transfer-ready page. โข PRIVATE โ on-device Core Image. No cloud, no AI credits. Pick a photo, choose a style, make your stencil.
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Verdict
Stencilize and Stencily are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Stencilize sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Stencily sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Stencilize | Stencily |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | HERIBERTO RIVERA | Jhomar Maravillas |
In-app purchases
Stencilize
- Starter Credits$4.99
- Studio Credits$12.99
- Shop Credits$29.99
Stencily
- Unlock Unlimited$4.99
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