Skinly vs Chloe by People Science
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Skinly
This application is part of a closed study focused on facial skin analysis. It requires a separate device and an invitation-only access code for study participants to guide measurement procedures and track progress.
- Facial skin analysis
- Guided measurement procedures
- Progress tracking
- Closed study participation
- Requires separate device
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The Skinly app is part of a closed study on facial skin. A separate device is required to use the app. INVITATION ONLY: Device and access code to use the app are only available to participants of the closed Skinly study. The Skinly app guides the study participants through measurement procedures and keeps track of their progress. The application phase for the study is closed.
Chloe by People Science
This app empowers individuals to discover which alternative medicines work best for them through active and passive data collection. It supports research into cannabinoids, psychedelics, supplements, and more, making clinical evidence generation easier and more affordable.
- Personalized alternative medicine insights
- Active and passive data collection
- Research on cannabinoids and psychedelics
- Supports supplement and nutraceutical studies
- Digital health solutions integration
- Empowers informed health decisions
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People Science is a technology-enabled clinical research organization with a mission to empower humanity with the tools and knowledge of science and medicine to improve ourselves, our communities, and our world. We are dedicated to enhancing public health through technology-assisted medical scientific research and education. In an era where people are increasingly seeking health betterment and alternative solutions, our new infrastructure of data collection and analysis supports scaled direct-to-consumer research and development for alternative medicines. Our focus includes cannabinoids, microbiome interventions, supplements and nutraceuticals, natural and synthetic psychedelics, nutrition and “food as medicines,” and digital health solutions. Our research platform, Chloe, engages individual participants in the clinical research process through active and passive data collection on their personal devices. This empowers individuals to find answers to the question, “Which alternative medicines work best for me?” while also making scaled clinical evidence generation easier and more affordable for consumer brands, manufacturers, biotech and biopharma, and academic researchers. At People Science, we believe in democratizing science and knowledge, giving more people the opportunity to ask questions and have their voices heard. We aim to empower individuals with the tools of science and medicine so they can seek answers for themselves and make informed decisions about their health and well-being. Science is a powerful tool, and we’re here to help determine the effectiveness of alternative medicines, bridging the gap of evidence needed for the delivery of Wellness and Prevention in our current healthcare system.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Chloe by People Science at 3.8 against Skinly's 3.2. Chloe by People Science also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 28%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Chloe by People Science holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Skinly's written reviews are positive against 50% of Chloe by People Science's.
Skinly ships an update every 3 weeks, Chloe by People Science monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Skinly | Chloe by People Science |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (10 ratings) | 3.8 (20 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.2% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 20 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 192 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Beiersdorf Shared Services GmbH | People Science, Inc. |
Customer experience
Skinly
Chloe by People Science
In-app purchases
Skinly
No in-app purchases
Chloe by People Science
No in-app purchases
Questions
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