# Derm AI vs OPTAL

The clearest difference is rating: OPTAL at 5.0 against Derm AI's 4.4. OPTAL also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription). Derm AI's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (83 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Derm AI sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and OPTAL sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

OPTAL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Derm AI has 83 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Derm AI ships an update fortnightly, OPTAL every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Derm AI | OPTAL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/derm-ai-skin-analysis/id6748288286/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optal/id6797598694/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **83** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 109 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [DermAI LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840475201) | [CONNOR JOSEPH FELICE](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797598697) |

## What reviewers say

### Derm AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/derm-ai-skin-analysis/id6748288286)

This app uses AI to analyze your skin from a photo, identifying concerns like acne and aging. It then provides personalized product recommendations and helps you track your skin's progress with data-driven insights.

**Highlights:** AI skin scanner, Personalized product recommendations, Science-backed ingredient analysis, Skin journey tracking, Smart routine builder, Allergy flagging

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access - 10% off | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access - 15% off | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access - 20% off | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access - 20% off | $23.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access - 15% off | $25.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access - 10% off | $26.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access - 25% off | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $39.99 | per year |


### OPTAL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optal/id6797598694)

Log strength workouts with detailed controls for weight, reps, and form. Gain insights into your training progress, recovery status, and potential plateaus. Visualize muscle stimulus and recovery with an interactive body map.

**Highlights:** Guided workout logging, CNS readiness recommendations, Interactive muscle body map, Weekly stimulus and fatigue insights, Exercise history and strength trends, Live Activities for workout progress, Share cards and CSV exports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Optal Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Optal Pro Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Derm AI free?

Derm AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is OPTAL free?

OPTAL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Derm AI or OPTAL?

OPTAL is rated higher. Derm AI averages 4.4 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while OPTAL averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Derm AI or OPTAL have ads?

Neither Derm AI nor OPTAL shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Derm AI or OPTAL?

Derm AI ships an update fortnightly, and OPTAL every 2 months. Most recently, Derm AI was updated on October 25, 2026 and OPTAL on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*