Comparison

Skincare Routine vs Glassy

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

Head to head
About

Skincare Routine

This app helps you build and maintain beauty and skincare routines. Track products, log symptoms, and monitor progress with photos and insights to understand what works best for your skin.

Highlights
  • Create custom beauty routines
  • Track product expiry dates and usage
  • Log symptoms and lifestyle choices
  • Monitor skin progress with photos
  • Analyze routine effectiveness
  • Set routine reminders
Features
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BasicBeauty is a free and easy-to-use tool that helps you to create, practice and stick to beauty routines so that you can feel confident about your appearance. With BasicBeauty, you can: * Routines - Use preset routines for your health, face, hair, body, hands and feet - Create a custom routine - Plan your routines flexibly - Follow the basic skincare guide for your skin type - Set up or get automatic reminders for your routines * Products - Add to the product list and link to your routines - Track product expiry date - Set timers for products that require a specific wait time - Archive products you no longer use, write notes * Journal - Add progress photos every day - Take photos of different angles and body parts - Log 80+ symptoms and lifestyle choices - Track changes over time by comparing the before/after photos * Insights - Clear overview of the habit formation process - Figure out which products & skincare routines work for you - Track how cosmetics, water intake and sleep duration influence your skin condition * - You don't need to pay to start building routines - No sign-ups. Only you see your data - Ad-free PREMIUM FEATURES - Create an unlimited number of routines - Add an unlimited number of products - See your skin progress over time from beginning to end - Get access to more new features the moment it's released SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS BasicBeauty premium features are available as a $2.99 auto-renewable monthly or $4.99 auto-renewable yearly subscription and as a $7.99 one-time purchase or equal to the same price tier as Apple Store Matrix determines as the equivalent the price in USD. Your iTunes account will be charged at confirmation of purchase. The subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the billing period. You can go to your iTunes Account Settings to manage your subscription & turn off auto-renew. To restore all your previous purchases use the "Restore Purchases" button located at the bottom of the Premium Features popup. If you have any questions or suggestions on how we can improve the application, please do not hesitate to contact us at hello@basicbeauty.app Privacy Policy https://basicbeauty.app/privacy-policy Term of Use https://basicbeauty.app/terms-of-use

About

Glassy

Scan and analyze skincare product ingredients to find what works best for your skin. Manage your routines, track skin progress, and discover new products with personalized recommendations. Get reminders to stay consistent and make informed decisions about your skincare.

Highlights
  • Ingredient scanner and analysis
  • Skincare product comparison
  • Routine management (morning/evening)
  • Skin diary and progress tracking
  • Personalized product recommendations
  • Smart search for specific ingredients
  • Product usage reminders
Features
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Stop wasting your money on skincare that doesn't work for your skin. Download the Glassy App! ◆ Scan & Shop with Ease ◆ Scan the ingredients of any skincare product with our advanced ingredient scanner. Simply take a photo of the product's ingredient list, and Glassy will analyse it for you, even translating foreign languages like Japanese or Korean skincare. ◆ Compare Skincare ◆ Compare skincare products, see how they differ and find the best skincare that matches your skin needs. ◆ Manage Your Routines ◆ Manage your skincare products, group them into morning and evening routines, and track daily product usage. ◆ Keep Skin Diary ◆ Keep track of your skin diary, track your skincare routines, skin health, and much more, like your sleep condition, exercise, and sun exposure. ◆ Stay Consistent With Your Routine ◆ Get reminders to apply your routine and track your progress over time. Glassy helps you stay on top of your skincare routine, ensuring you never miss a step. ◆ Discover New Products ◆ Discover products that have actives suitable for your skin type and concerns. Find what other people like and use for their own skin types and issues. ◆ Ingredients Checker ◆ Every time you view a skincare product in the Glassy app, we’ll check the ingredients and let you know if they match the ones saved in your profile. You can also check if product is fragrance-free, vegan, cruelty-free, alcohol-free, and more. ◆ Smart Search ◆ Solve your skincare dilemmas with our smart search feature. Looking for products with 2% Salicylic Acid for your acne? Just type it in, and Glassy will show you products that match your needs. ◆ Track Your Skin Progress ◆ Log the products you use and track your skin's progress over time. Glassy helps you see what works best for your skin, so you can make informed decisions about your routine. ◆ Simple Category ◆ Looking for a mineral sunscreen or a chemical exfoliant? It is a click of a button away. Glassy simplifies your search by categorizing products into easy-to-navigate sections, making it effortless to find what you need. ◆ About Glassy ◆ Glassy is an independent small company with a passion for skincare. We believe everyone deserves access to the best skincare products and information, without the noise of social media trends. Our mission is to simplify skincare and help you achieve your healthiest skin yet. ◆ Premium Subscription ◆ Unlock full access to Glassy with a Premium subscription. Your subscription will automatically renew at the rate specified during purchase, unless you cancel it before renewal. Glassy takes the guesswork out of skincare, ensuring you always know what’s in your product and what’s best for your skin. Download Glassy today and achieve your clearest, healthiest skin yet! Glassy: Skincare, Simplified.

Screenshots

Skincare Routine4 screens
Glassy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Skincare Routine at 4.7 against Glassy's 3.7. Skincare Routine also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (608 vs 6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Skincare Routine sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Glassy sells 2 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

Skincare Routine holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skincare Routine has 608 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Skincare Routine's written reviews are positive against 83% of Glassy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skincare Routine ships an update every 4 weeks, Glassy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Skincare Routine versus Glassy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkincare RoutineGlassy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (608 ratings) — better3.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews80.7% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings608 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.115.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB159 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperYaroslav VoloshynTrue Glassy Ltd

Customer experience

Skincare Routine

All ratings598 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive80.7%
Neutral10.5%
Negative8.8%

Glassy

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

Skincare Routine

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Photos disappearing or not saving properly
  • Camera issues causing distorted images
  • Routines randomly disappearing

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more language options
  • Integrate with health/fitness tracking
  • Ability to edit/archive routines without losing progress
  • Option to upload custom product photos
  • Monthly/long-term calendar view

Glassy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Skincare Routine

Subscriptions2
  • BasicBeauty PRO Monthly$2.991 Month
  • BasicBeauty PRO Yearly2 variants$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • BasicBeauty PRO$12.99
  • BasicBeauty PRO2 variants$19.99
2 purchases

Glassy

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Skincare Routine free?
Skincare Routine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Glassy free?
Glassy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Skincare Routine or Glassy?
Skincare Routine is rated higher. Skincare Routine averages 4.7 out of 5 from 608 ratings, while Glassy averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Skincare Routine or Glassy have ads?
Glassy shows ads; Skincare Routine does not.
Which is updated more often, Skincare Routine or Glassy?
Skincare Routine ships an update every 4 weeks, and Glassy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Skincare Routine was updated on November 7, 2026 and Glassy on November 3, 2026.

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