Comparison

Glow vs TrueCals

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

Head to head
About

Glow

Analyze your skin with a selfie to receive a personalized skincare plan. Discover product recommendations and track your skin's progress over time to achieve your skin goals.

Highlights
  • Instant skin analysis via selfie
  • Personalized skin ratings
  • Customized skincare routines
  • Smart product recommendations
  • Daily progress tracking
  • Skin improvement visualization
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Discover the best products for your skin. Transform your skincare routine with Glow, the app that analyzes your skin and creates a personalized care plan tailored just for you. Disclaimer: Glow is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment recommendations. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional with any questions about your health. Key Features: • Instant Skin Analysis: Take a selfie or upload a photo for an immediate, comprehensive skin assessment • Personalized Ratings: Get scores across multiple skin categories, including hydration, texture, and more • Customized Skincare Routines: Receive step-by-step regimens based on your unique skin profile, type, and lifestyle • Smart Product Recommendations: Discover products that match your skin needs and personal preferences • Daily Progress Tracking: Monitor your skin's improvement over time with regular scans • Skin Improvement Journey: Visualize your skin's transformation with before-and-after comparisons Glow considers your skin type, preferences, and lifestyle to provide truly personalized skincare guidance. Whether you're new to skincare or a long-time enthusiast, Glow helps you achieve your skin perfection goals. Download Glow today and start your journey to healthier, more radiant skin. Support: https://www.glowskin.app/contacts Privacy Policy: https://www.glowskin.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.glowskin.app/terms Glow app is for informational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice.

About

TrueCals

Features
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TrueCals makes calorie tracking effortless. Snap a photo of your meal, scan a barcode, or search from 1.4 million real foods — and get accurate macros in seconds. AI MEAL SCANNER Point your camera at any meal. The AI identifies what you're eating, estimates calories and macros, and asks follow-up questions to get it right. Works with home-cooked food, restaurant plates, and packaged snacks. BARCODE SCANNER Scan any product barcode for instant nutrition info. The AI figures out serving sizes for you — whether you had a tablespoon or the whole jar. 1.4 MILLION FOODS Search real foods that real people actually eat, ranked by how often they're logged. Every result comes with full macro breakdowns. DAILY SCORE A simple 0-100 score based on your calorie accuracy, protein intake, and daily habits. One number that tells you how your day went. CUSTOM HABITS Track up to 15 daily habits alongside your food. Workout, water, sleep, steps — whatever matters to you. Everything counts toward your score. APPLE HEALTH Step count syncs automatically from your iPhone or Apple Watch straight to your dashboard. HISTORY YOU CAN ACTUALLY USE Filter by 7, 30, or 90 days. See averages, scores, and trends. Tap any day to edit meals or fix mistakes. SMART ONBOARDING Enter your stats once. TrueCals calculates your ideal calorie and protein targets, shows you a 12-week weight projection, and builds a plan around your goal. SYNCS EVERYWHERE Log on your phone, check on your tablet. Real-time cloud sync keeps everything in one place. Built for people who want to track their food without fighting their app.

Screenshots

Glow3 screens
TrueCals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TrueCals at none against Glow's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Glow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. TrueCals asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Glow versus TrueCals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlowTrueCals
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB33 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDent Labs, LLCAmer Sarhan

Bugs and requests

Glow

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App not allowing users to delete their account
  • Subscription issues like unexpected charges

Requested features

3 requests
  • More affordable pricing options
  • Improved customer support and responsiveness
  • Clearer explanation of app features and costs upfront

TrueCals

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Glow

Subscriptions3
  • Premium$4.997 Days
  • Glow Pro7 Days trial$27.001 Year
  • Annual3 Days trial$69.991 Year
None

TrueCals

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Glow free?
Glow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TrueCals free?
TrueCals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Glow or TrueCals have ads?
Neither Glow nor TrueCals shows ads.

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