StencilPro vs Stencify: Which Tattoo Stencil App Is Better? (2026)
An honest side-by-side of StencilPro and Stencify: 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. Stencify is a mobile app that turns photos and sketches into stencils and also generates tattoo ideas from text.
At a glance
| StencilPro | Stencify | |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web app, iPhone & iPad app, and a connector for ChatGPT, Claude and other assistants | iPhone, iPad, Android |
| Free option | 2 free AI stencils on sign-up (no card), plus the free Lite tracer and free Armband tool in the app | 2 free uses |
| Paid plans | Starter $9.99/mo (50 stencils), Pro $14.99/mo (100), Studio $34.99/mo (300); annual plans and top-ups | $4.99/week or $47.99/year |
| Cost per stencil | About $0.12–$0.20 per AI stencil | Weekly or yearly subscription |
| AI stencil options | Original (1 credit, Simple / Standard / Detailed) and Extra, a newer model for extra detail (2 credits) | Photo or sketch to stencil, AI edits by text prompt, text-to-tattoo generation |
| 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 | Text-prompt edits and text-to-tattoo ideas |
| 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) | PNG and PDF export |
| Use from ChatGPT or Claude | Yes, via the StencilPro MCP connector | Not advertised |
Stencify 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 Stencify is strong
- Generates new tattoo ideas from a text prompt.
- AI try-on shows a design on a model or a photo of your own skin.
- Native Android app.
Where StencilPro is stronger
- Monthly plans from $9.99 instead of $4.99 a week (about $21 a month).
- Free tools that don't run out after two uses: Lite tracing and the Armband tool.
- A web app for working at a desk, plus the iPhone and iPad app.
- Uniquify makes controlled variations of an existing stencil, from subtle (1) to substantial (10).
- Canvas prints several designs and sizes on one A4 sheet.
- Pick between two AI models and three detail levels per stencil.
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
Stencify lists $4.99 a week or $47.99 a year after 2 free uses. StencilPro's plans are monthly ($9.99, $14.99 or $34.99) with credits, plus free tools.
See StencilPro pricing for current plans. Failed or blocked generations are refunded automatically.
Which should you choose?
Choose Stencify if you mainly want tattoo ideas from text prompts or to preview a design on skin, rather than producing stencils for clients.
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
How much does Stencify cost?
Stencify's App Store listing shows 2 free uses, then $4.99 a week or $47.99 a year. StencilPro starts at $9.99 a month for 50 AI stencils and has free tools that don't expire.
Can StencilPro make tattoo designs from text?
StencilPro focuses on turning existing artwork, sketches and photos into print-ready stencils, and on reworking them with Uniquify. If you need a design from a text prompt, Stencify or an AI tattoo generator is the better fit; you can then convert the result into a stencil with StencilPro.
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.