SkinAware vs DermFolio

Our skin is constantly changing. SkinAware helps you become more aware of these changes and document them over time. With SkinAware, you can photograph specific areas of your skin, check them regularly, and track possible changes over time. The app supports you in building a simple routine for regular skin checks and helps you keep a closer eye on your skin. You can easily record specific areas of your skin and observe them over a longer period. Simply take a photo of the skin area, select the corresponding body region - such as forearm, back, or chest - and document whether you notice any changes or symptoms. All entries are stored clearly and can later be compared with one another. Over time, this creates your personal skin record. Regular checks help you notice changes early. With SkinAware, you can set reminders to recheck certain skin areas after a specific period. The app automatically reminds you to perform a new check and update your observations. During each check, you can record what you currently notice. This may include areas on the skin with, for example: - asymmetrical shape - multiple colors - growth or change in size - raised or bumpy areas - pain or itching - inflammation or open wounds - or simply no visible changes All information is stored in a clear and organized way, making it easier to recognize developments over time. In addition to documentation, SkinAware also supports you in protecting your skin in everyday life. The app provides current environmental information for your region, including the UV index, temperature, and sun protection recommendations. These include the recommended SPF strength, guidance on how often sunscreen should be reapplied, and an approximate estimate of how quickly sunburn may occur under the current UV exposure. All recorded skin checks are stored in your personal archive. There, you can review previous entries, compare photos, adjust body regions, or edit observations  and information afterward. This helps you keep your documentation organized and easy to review at any time. SkinAware was developed to make skin checks as simple as possible. In just a few steps, you can photograph skin areas, document changes, set reminders, and access your entries whenever you want. Warning SkinAware is not a medical device and does not provide medical diagnoses. The App is intended solely for the personal documentation and observation of the skin. If you notice changes in your skin or feel uncertain, please always consult a medical professional.

DermFolio is a private photo journal for tracking skin and body areas over time. Take a photo, add a note, and revisit how things change — all on your device, with no accounts and no cloud uploads unless you choose them. DermFolio is not a medical device. If you notice changes in your skin or body that concern you, please consult a qualified medical professional — in fact, we'd love for you to use DermFolio to help your clinician treat you better. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Photograph any body area you want to record — skin, marks, scars, hair, recovery • Use the ghost overlay to line up follow-up photos with your last shot • Organize photos into Areas, with individual marks, notes, and dates • Browse a clean timeline of everything you've recorded • Export your records as PDF or images for personal use or to share with a clinician PRIVACY YOU CAN VERIFY • No sign-up, no email required. There is no DermFolio account • No data is collected by us or sent to any server we run • Photos and notes are stored locally on your device, and only synced via iCloud if you turn it on yourself ABOUT DERMFOLIO DermFolio is a personal record-keeping tool. It is not a medical device. It does not diagnose, screen for, or detect any health condition. If you notice changes in your skin or body that concern you, please consult a qualified medical professional — in fact, we'd love for you to use DermFolio to help your clinician treat you better. Made for people who want a simple, private way to keep a visual record of their own body — without handing photos to a service they didn't ask to trust.