Comparison

Tattoo Release Forms vs StencilPro

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

Head to head
About

Tattoo Release Forms

This app digitizes the client waiver process for tattoo studios, replacing paper forms with a secure, cloud-based system. It offers an intuitive client experience, detailed artist notes, and customizable waivers to meet legal and health regulations.

Highlights
  • Digital client waivers
  • Cloud-based storage
  • Artist notes documentation
  • Customizable legal compliance
  • Health inspector approved process
  • Client ID and signature capture
Features
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Unleash your Legal Compliance with TRF: Your Studio's Superpower! Tired of the chaos of paper waivers and filing cabinets? Tired of petty apps that claim miracles for pennies? TRF is your solution, crafted by legit tattooers, revolutionizing the client waiver process AGAIN. Elevate your studio flow and reputation with a digital experience as sharp as your art. Why TRF is a Must-Have for Tattoo Artists: -Intuitive INCLUSIVE Client Experience: Clients start with a simple tap, gliding through an easy-to-use interface requiring no assistance, keeping you focused on what matters—your art. Your clients will find a human-loving, inclusive tone, as Voluta Digital respects human choices. -In-Depth Artist Notes: Document all aspects of your tattoo sessions, from pigments to equipment, before or after the tattoo, ensuring compliance. -Rock-Solid Cloud Security: TRF generates sharp, searchable PDF waivers stored securely in YOUR cloud, so they are never 'lost'. Currently supporting Dropbox, OneDrive, and (coming soon) Google Drive. -Health Inspector Approved: Rest easy with TRF’s detailed and compliant waiver process that easily meets health regulations. -Continual updates reflect the features YOU request. Why TRF Reigns Supreme in the Tattoo World: -Battle-Tested and Industry Approved: TRF app has been in the App Store for 11 years. An old goat! Driven by feedback from thousands of tattoo artists globally, we completely burned down, redesigned, and recoded TRF. It is the ultimate tool for serious professionals and young tattooers on the come-up! -Absolute Customization: Dial in TRF to your local health and legal requirements to ensure seamless compliance. -Unmatched PDF Waivers: Capture client IDs, signatures, tattoo details, health info, artist notes–and photos!–in every waiver. -Blazing Fast Setup: Get your studio up and running with TRF in 10 minutes—no expert training is needed. Who needs crazy giant technical software and a guru to run it? -Support from Your Peers: TRF rocks an in-app Knowledge Base we are proud of, and direct support from fellow tattoo artists with real online identities and portfolios. Elevate Your Studio’s Efficiency and Professionalism: -Cut Costs and Save Time: Eliminate paper, printer ink, and storage expenses. Free up your team's time for painting and sketch fights. -Strengthen Legal Protection: Protect your studio with detailed, compliant digital waivers that stand up to health inspector scrutiny. -Impress Your Clients: Offer a sleek, modern, and informative waiver process that clients will read. They need to know what they are signing! -Save the Trees: Help us stop wasting trees for human legal dramas. You know you love trees! Flexible Pricing for all of Us: -Three ways to pay: Pay-As-You-Go Bundles and two Subscription choices, each with features designed to help studios of any size. You CAN afford to outsource that fear in your belly over health and legal compliance. Regulation is coming; look it up. Regulation = Documentation. Solve this for cheap with one app. Brought to You by Tattoo Artists, for Tattoo Artists: Conan Lea, a 27-year custom artist, designed TRF with a team of tattoo collectors with ADULT DAYJOB SKILLS who know and love our industry. With over 20,000 hours of tattooing in every tattoo style and a rich history of involvement in conventions as an artist, client, speaker, competition judge, award winner, and mentor to 17 tattooers, Conan has poured his industry knowledge into creating a tool that solves the most complex challenge to our success: Admin duties. This app is more than software; it’s Conan’s give-back to the artists and industry that made him. Download TRF today and revolutionize your tattoo studio! Join the global community of artists who trust TRF. Ditch the paperwork, innovate your studio, and shine with the professionalism and efficiency that only TRF can provide. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

StencilPro

Transform tattoo designs into professional stencils instantly using advanced AI. This app offers fast, high-quality stencil creation for tattoo artists and enthusiasts, with easy uploading and saving features. Get started with free credits to experience efficient stencil making.

Highlights
  • AI-powered stencil generation
  • Fast processing
  • High-quality output
  • Local storage of creations
  • Download to photo library
  • No ads or watermarks
Features
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TURN TATTOOS INTO PROFESSIONAL STENCILS IN SECONDS StencilPro uses advanced AI technology to transform any tattoo design into a high-quality stencil ready for tattooing. Whether you're a professional tattoo artist or an enthusiast, StencilPro makes stencil creation faster, easier, and more efficient than ever before. WHY CHOOSE STENCILPRO? Lightning-Fast Processing • Transform your designs in seconds, not hours • AI-powered technology ensures consistent quality • No manual tracing or editing required Professional Quality Output • High-resolution stencils perfect for professional use • Optimized for thermal transfer printers • Clean, crisp lines for flawless tattoo application Easy to Use • Simply upload or capture a photo of your design • Automatic processing with no technical skills needed • Rotate and adjust images before processing Save Your Work • Store all your creations in one place • Download to your photo library anytime • Access your stencils across all your devices GET STARTED WITH 2 FREE CREDITS Every new user receives 2 free credits to try StencilPro risk-free. Each credit creates one stencil, so you can experiment and see the quality for yourself before committing to a subscription. FEATURES - AI-powered stencil generation - Fast, reliable processing - High-quality output - Local storage of creations - Download to photo library - Sign in with Apple - No ads or watermarks - Regular updates and improvements PERFECT FOR • Professional tattoo artists • Tattoo studios and parlors • Apprentice artists • Tattoo enthusiasts • Design collectors IMPORTANT NOTES • Face images are not allowed (realistic, stylized, or animated forms) • Best results with clear, high-contrast designs • Upload tattoo designs only - no personal photos with faces PRIVACY & SECURITY • Your designs are stored securely • We never share your data • Sign in with Apple for enhanced privacy • Cancel subscriptions anytime SUPPORT Need help? Contact us at bllekhollsolutions@gmail.com We're here to help you create perfect stencils every time. Download StencilPro today and experience the future of tattoo stencil creation. Start with 2 free credits - no credit card required! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://stencilpro.app/privacy Terms & Conditions: https://stencilpro.app/terms

Screenshots

StencilPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tattoo Release Forms at none against StencilPro's shown. Tattoo Release Forms also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). StencilPro's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 33%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Tattoo Release Forms sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and StencilPro sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Tattoo Release Forms against 4.6 for StencilPro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 460 and 417 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Tattoo Release Forms's written reviews are positive against 55% of StencilPro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tattoo Release Forms ships an update fortnightly, StencilPro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tattoo Release Forms versus StencilPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTattoo Release FormsStencilPro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (460 ratings)4.6 (417 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews54.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings460 — better417
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB67 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBelgua Digital LLCLorik Morina

Customer experience

Tattoo Release Forms

All ratings460 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral1.7%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative63.0%

StencilPro

All ratings417 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative45.5%

Bugs and requests

Tattoo Release Forms

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes when uploading PDF forms
  • App crashes after customer fills form before artist password
  • App won't open or launch
  • Cannot sync with Google Drive
  • Forms not saving after completion
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  • Login failures after updates
  • Camera orientation issues
  • Keyboard input not functioning
  • App freezes during form lookup
  • Certificate verification errors
  • Incompatibility with iPad Pro
  • Password reset not working
  • Forms not uploading to cloud
  • Return client forms not loading

Requested features

11 requests
  • Phone number for customer support
  • Email support with guaranteed response
  • Gender identity and pronouns customization
  • Additional ink company options (Dynamic, Industry)
  • Save for later functionality
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  • Print preview before submission
  • Ability to edit bio information fields
  • Suspension or refund option for subscriptions
  • Master code reset/recovery feature
  • Multi-device settings synchronization
  • Better form validation error indicators

StencilPro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Tattoo Release Forms

Subscriptions4
  • TRF Database Export Subscription$9.991 Year
  • TRF Basic Subscription$24.991 Month
  • TRF Pro Subscription$49.991 Month
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  • Unlimited forms: $79.99 per month$79.991 Month
One-time5
  • 50 forms (20¢ each) for $9.99$9.99
  • 100 forms (18¢ each) for $17.99$17.99
  • TRF 100 Forms$19.99
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  • 200 forms (16¢ each) for $31.99$31.99
  • 400 forms (14¢ each) for $54.99$54.99
9 purchases

StencilPro

Subscriptions5
  • Starter Artist$9.991 Month
  • Pro Artist$14.991 Month
  • Studio Package$34.991 Month
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  • Starter Artist Yearly$99.991 Year
  • Professional Artist Yearly$149.991 Year
One-time4
  • 10 credits top up$3.99
  • 50 credits top up$9.99
  • 100 credits top up$16.00
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  • 500 credits top up$49.99

Questions

Is Tattoo Release Forms free?
Tattoo Release Forms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StencilPro free?
StencilPro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tattoo Release Forms or StencilPro?
StencilPro is rated higher. Tattoo Release Forms averages 4.5 out of 5 from 460 ratings, while StencilPro averages 4.6 from 417 ratings.
Do Tattoo Release Forms or StencilPro have ads?
StencilPro shows ads; Tattoo Release Forms does not.
Which is updated more often, Tattoo Release Forms or StencilPro?
Tattoo Release Forms ships an update fortnightly, and StencilPro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tattoo Release Forms was updated on October 12, 2026 and StencilPro on October 10, 2026.

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