Hit or Miss vs Actives
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hit or Miss
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You’ve read the reviews. You’ve memorized “good” vs “bad” ingredients. But what if your skin disagrees? Hit or Miss: Ingredient Finder helps you uncover the truth — not what the internet says, but what your skin says. - Track products you’ve actually tried - See which ingredients show up in your hits or misses - Discover patterns based on your unique skin data Skincare, simplified - powered by your own experience.
Actives
Decode beauty product labels by scanning barcodes to reveal active ingredients and INCI lists. Find personalized recommendations based on your specific skin concerns and learn which ingredients are best for your skin type.
- Barcode scanner for ingredient identification
- Ingredient encyclopedia with detailed insights
- Shop by skin issue recommendations
- Search for specific active ingredients
- Personalized ingredient matching
- Decode INCI lists
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Stop Guessing. Start Scanning. Do you know if your skincare products are actually working for you? With Actives, you can decode complex labels and find the perfect ingredients for your unique skin goals. Whether you are dealing with Acne, Oily Skin, or Fine Lines, we help you shop smarter. THE INGREDIENT ENCYCLOPEDIA Understand the science behind the hype. Get deep-dive insights into the active ingredients trending on social media, including: Brightening: Vitamin C, Niacinamide, Azelaic Acid Anti-Aging: Retinol, Retinals, Peptides, Bakuchiol Hydration: Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramides, Vitamin E Exfoliation (AHA/BHA/PHA): Glycolic, Salicylic, and Lactic Acids KEY FEATURES BARCODE SCANNER: Simply scan any beauty product to instantly see its active ingredients and the full INCI list. No more confusing chemical names. SHOP BY SKIN ISSUE: Find curated product recommendations for Acne, Redness, Dry Skin, Eye Bags, Blackheads, and Enlarged Pores. INGREDIENT SEARCH: Looking for a specific active? Filter thousands of products by their concentration of Retinol, Vitamin C, or AHAs to find your perfect match. PERSONALIZED MATCHING: Learn which ingredients are unsuitable for your skin type before you spend money on a new routine. Active ingredients Get list of cosmetic products based on the active ingredients like Niacinamide, Peptides, Ceramides, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Retinols, Retinals, AHA, BHA, PHA, Hyaluronic acid, Glycolic acid, Azelaic acid, Bakuchiol, Salicylic acid and many more. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hit or Miss at none against Actives's 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Actives sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Hit or Miss asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 9, 2026.
| Parameter | Hit or Miss | Actives |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Smart Ones LLC | Viktor Petrov |
In-app purchases
Hit or Miss
No in-app purchases
Actives
- Unlimited Scans$8.991 Month
- Unlimited Scans$39.991 Year









