StencilPro vs InkCut: Which Tattoo Stencil App Is Better? (2026)
An honest side-by-side of StencilPro and InkCut: what each does, what it costs, and which one fits your work.
The short answer
StencilPro is an AI tattoo stencil maker for tattoo artists that runs on the web and on iPhone and iPad. InkCut is an iPhone and iPad stencil maker with fine line, bold and blackwork styles.
At a glance
| StencilPro | InkCut | |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web app, iPhone & iPad app, and a connector for ChatGPT, Claude and other assistants | iPhone & iPad |
| Free option | 2 free AI stencils on sign-up (no card), plus the free Lite tracer and free Armband tool in the app | 1 free credit; free text and Roman-numeral tools |
| Paid plans | Starter $9.99/mo (50 stencils), Pro $14.99/mo (100), Studio $34.99/mo (300); annual plans and top-ups | Pro $14.99/mo for 50 stencils; Starter, Studio and Unlimited tiers also listed |
| Cost per stencil | About $0.12–$0.20 per AI stencil | About $0.30 per stencil on Pro |
| AI stencil options | Original (1 credit, Simple / Standard / Detailed) and Extra, a newer model for extra detail (2 credits) | Fine line, bold and blackwork styles |
| Free non-AI tracing | Yes: Lite, instant tracing with live darkness, detail and line-weight sliders | Not advertised |
| Design variations | Yes: Uniquify reworks a design at a uniqueness level from 1 to 10 | Not advertised |
| Armband / wrap-around bending | Yes: free Armband tool bends a band design so it wraps the arm evenly | Not advertised |
| Print sheet & sizing | Canvas: A4 sheet with up to 15 designs, size copies, crop, rotate, text, layers, print (subscribers) | Not advertised |
| Use from ChatGPT or Claude | Yes, via the StencilPro MCP connector | Not advertised |
InkCut details are from its website and App Store listing, checked October 2026. “Not advertised” means we couldn't find the feature on their site or listing. Prices change, so check theirs before you buy.
Where InkCut is strong
- Free lettering and Roman-numeral tools.
- Three named output styles (fine line, bold, blackwork) from one reference.
- An Unlimited plan with no monthly cap.
Where StencilPro is stronger
- 100 AI stencils for $14.99 a month, versus 50 on InkCut's Pro plan at the same price.
- 2 free AI stencils on sign-up instead of 1, plus free Lite tracing and the free Armband tool.
- A web app as well as the iPhone and iPad app.
- Uniquify for fresh variations of a design.
- Canvas: lay out, resize and print up to 15 designs on one A4 sheet, with text in any font.
StencilPro gives you one tool for each step of stencil prep. Lite traces clean sketches for free. Original and Extra use AI to rebuild photos and complex artwork into clean, straightened lines on white. Uniquify makes a fresh version of a design. Armband bends bands to wrap the arm. Canvas lays everything out on an A4 sheet ready to print.
Pricing compared
InkCut's App Store listing shows Pro at $14.99 a month for 50 stencils, with Starter, Studio and Unlimited tiers and top-up packs. StencilPro's Pro plan is also $14.99 a month but includes 100 stencils.
See StencilPro pricing for current plans. Failed or blocked generations are refunded automatically.
Which should you choose?
Choose InkCut if you want its free lettering tools or need an unlimited plan on iPhone.
Choose StencilPro if you want the most stencils for your money, a free tier that keeps working, and artist tools for variations, armbands and print sheets, on the web and on your phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is InkCut or StencilPro better value?
At $14.99 a month, InkCut Pro lists 50 stencils and StencilPro Pro includes 100. StencilPro also has free tools (Lite tracing and the Armband tool) that don't use credits.
Does InkCut have a web version?
InkCut is listed as an iPhone and iPad app. StencilPro works in any browser and has an iPhone and iPad app.
Try StencilPro free
Upload a photo, sketch or flash and get a print-ready stencil in seconds. New accounts get 2 free AI stencils, and the Lite tracer and Armband tool in the app are free to use.