Pharmanex Scanner v3 vs BiowAcademy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pharmanex Scanner v3
This app connects to a specialized scanner to perform skin carotenoid scans. It provides tools for tracking scan results, demographic data, and lifestyle correlations for both operators and individuals being scanned.
- Bluetooth connectivity to S3 Scanner
- Skin carotenoid scan performance
- Track skin carotenoid score (SCS)
- Demographic information tracking
- Lifestyle/factor correlation data
- Scan records management
- Support links
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The S3 Scanner App is a necessary tool for all Pharmanex Biophotonic S3 Scanner operators around the world. The app allows operators to connect via Bluetooth to their S3 devices to perform a skin carotenoid scan of an individual’s hand. The app also includes many tools and information useful for both operators and scanees. This includes tools for tracking one’s skin carotenoid score (SCS), demographic information, lifestyle/factor correlation data, scan records, and support links.
BiowAcademy
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¡Nunca dejes de aprender con Biow! Esta aplicación es para uso interno de empleados de Biow o para uso externo de colaboradores de Biow. Es una aplicación de formación.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pharmanex Scanner v3 at none against BiowAcademy's 1. Pharmanex Scanner v3 also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.2). BiowAcademy's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support 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. BiowAcademy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pharmanex Scanner v3 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pharmanex Scanner v3 ships an update every 2 months, BiowAcademy every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pharmanex Scanner v3 | BiowAcademy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 114 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nu Skin Enterprises | Climastar Global Company |
In-app purchases
Pharmanex Scanner v3
No in-app purchases
BiowAcademy
- Microsoft Teams$0.99
