Comparison

Start aftercare vs Piercing Care

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

Head to head
About

Start aftercare

Features
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Start Aftercare is your ultimate companion for safe and stress-free recovery after tattoos, piercings, permanent makeup (PMU), and laser tattoo removal. The app provides step-by-step aftercare instructions, smart reminders, professional product recommendations, and a built-in FAQ section explaining what happens before, during, and after your procedure. With Start Aftercare, you’ll always know exactly what to do – and when – for the best results. Disclaimer: The information provided in this app is for general aftercare and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any medical decisions or if you have concerns about your tattoo, piercing, permanent makeup, or skin condition. Our app recommends products available on third-party websites. All purchases and payments are handled entirely by the third parties. Start Aftercare does not process payments or manage orders. What you’ll get: -Step-by-step aftercare instructions for every procedure. -Daily reminders to keep your healing on track. -Recommended products for faster and safer recovery. -FAQ section answering your questions about preparation, the procedure itself, and healing techniques. -Simple design for stress-free use. -Take the guesswork out of aftercare – Start Aftercare helps you heal confidently and safely. FAQ – Start Aftercare Q: What is Start Aftercare? A: Start Aftercare is a mobile app that provides step-by-step guidance, reminders, and product recommendations to support safe recovery after tattoos, piercings, permanent makeup, and laser tattoo removal. Q: Who is this app for? A: It’s designed for anyone undergoing a tattoo, piercing, PMU treatment, or laser removal – whether it’s your first time or you’ve done it before. Q: Why do I need an aftercare app? A: Proper aftercare is crucial for safe healing, reducing complications, and achieving the best long-term results. Start Aftercare makes the process easier and stress-free. Q: Does the app replace professional advice? A: No. Start Aftercare is an additional guide created with input from professionals, but it does not replace the personalized advice of your artist, piercer, or clinician. Q: What kind of reminders will I get? A: You’ll receive simple daily notifications reminding you to clean, moisturize, or protect the treated area according to the stage of healing. Q: Does the app recommend products? A: Yes. Start Aftercare provides professional product recommendations to support safe and faster healing. Q: Is the app easy to use? A: Absolutely. The app is designed to be simple, clear, and practical – so you spend less time worrying and more time healing. Q: Can I use the app for multiple procedures? A: Yes. Start Aftercare includes aftercare guides for tattoos, piercings, permanent makeup, and laser tattoo removal in one app. Q: Is Start Aftercare a medical service or professional advice? A: No. Start Aftercare provides only general aftercare information and reminders. It is not a medical service or a replacement for professional advice from your tattoo artist, piercer, PMU specialist, or physician. Always follow the instructions given by your professional. The creators of this app are not responsible for any outcomes, complications, or results related to your procedure or healing process.

About

Piercing Care

Features
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Track every piercing on its own clock. Piercing Care counts the days since each piercing and shows the general settle-in stage and downsize window for that placement, plus optional saline-rinse reminders. Piercings feel settled on the surface long before the inside is ready, and every placement runs on a different timeline - a lobe is not a helix, a helix is not a conch. When you have several going at once, no one can hold all those clocks in their head. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add a piercing: pick the placement and the date it was done. 2. Piercing Care counts the days and maps them to general placement-based timelines. 3. You see the current stage, the typical downsize window, and a simple saline-rinse routine. It takes 20 seconds to set up. No account required. CORE FEATURES Day Counter See exactly how many days it has been for each piercing, with the general stage for that point in time. Downsize Window Know the typical week range when a longer post is usually swapped for a shorter one - different for every placement. Placement Library Browse general timelines for lobe, helix, conch, tragus, nostril, septum, navel, and more. PRO FEATURES Upgrade to Pro for more: - Track unlimited piercings at once, each on its own clock - Precise downsize window and settle-in estimate per placement - Personal-factor adjustment for your own timeline - Saline-rinse and downsize reminders - Care log with progress photos - What-to-expect reference cards for each stage PRIVACY FIRST - No account, no login - All data stored locally on your device - No location collected - No tracking, no ads, no third-party analytics Piercing Care provides general, informational timelines based on common body-piercing guidance. It is an informational day-counter, not medical advice - it does not diagnose, treat, or assess infection. Everyone is different, so always follow the guidance of your qualified piercer. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Start aftercare4 screens
Piercing Care3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Start aftercare at 15.0 against Piercing Care's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Start aftercare sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Piercing Care sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Start aftercare versus Piercing Care: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStart aftercarePiercing Care
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size63 MB30 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPARIS TEXAS, vl. Nikola RadmirovicJUHWAN PARK

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Start aftercare

One-time5
  • Permanent Makeup Aftercare$8.99
  • Tattoo aftercare$8.99
  • Laser removal aftercare$8.99
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  • Piercing Aftercare$8.99
  • All-in-One Care$17.99
1 purchases

Piercing Care

Subscriptions1
  • Pro β€” Full Access7 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Start aftercare free?
Start aftercare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Piercing Care free?
Piercing Care is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Start aftercare or Piercing Care have ads?
Neither Start aftercare nor Piercing Care shows ads.

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