Comparison

ShinyFace vs SmartChoice

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

Head to head
About

ShinyFace

This app provides a personalized 70-day plan to help users clear acne by tracking their face, food, and sleep. It uses science-based data to identify breakout triggers and offers daily routines to heal skin from the inside out.

Highlights
  • Personalized 70-day acne-clearing plan
  • Science-based breakout trigger identification
  • Daily routine tracking (food, face, sleep)
  • Face, food, and sleep tracking
  • Acne healing coach
  • Confidence rebuilding
Features
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ShinyFace isn’t a skincare app. With ShinyFace, you eliminate your acne. We help people regain their confidence without fancy derms, products or false promises. No more derms. No more expensive treatments. No fake promises. What truly works (science based). How it works: 1. Answer a simple quiz about your skin, habits and acne history. 2. Snap a clear, natural picture of your face - no filters, no makeup. 3. Get your personalized 70-day plan to clear your acne step by step. You’ll even know why your next breakout is likely to appear so you can avoid the it in time. 4. Apply your daily routine - scan your food, face and products, track your sleep and other useful tips that heal your skin from the inside out. ShinyFace becomes your personal acne-healing coach, walking with you through every step of your healing journey. Forget the myth that acne is only about genetics or stress. In most cases, it comes down to two key factors: 1. Food choices 2. Hormonal imbalance. That’s why ShinyFace helps you track your face, food, and sleep, not through “calorie tracking” but through real science based data. When you understand what truly triggers your breakouts, you don’t just clear your skin - you rebuild your confidence. Join ShinyFace today. Clear your skin. Regain yourself. Disclaimer: ShinyFace is not a medical application and does not provide medical advice or diagnosis. The information in the app is based on scientific research and is intended for educational purposes only. Terms: https://sites.google.com/view/termsshinyface Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacypolicyshiny

About

SmartChoice

Scan product barcodes and ingredient labels to receive clear verdicts on food safety and quality. Detect hidden allergens and receive personalized warnings based on your saved preferences. Discover curated alternative products when a scanned item doesn't meet your standards.

Highlights
  • Barcode and ingredient scanning
  • Approved/Caution/Not Approved verdicts
  • Editorial quality tiering
  • Hidden allergen detection
  • Personalized allergen warnings
  • Family profiles for multiple users
  • Curated alternative product suggestions
Features
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SmartChoice scans the barcode or label on food, beauty products, household cleaners, and supplements — and tells you in seconds what's really inside. ONE SCAN, EVERY AISLE • Food — a clear Approved / Caution / Not Approved verdict, with an editorial quality tier when the category supports it • Beauty & personal care — INCI ingredients checked for parabens, formaldehyde releasers, phthalates, and other flagged additives • Household cleaners — flags harsh and hazardous ingredients • Supplements — reads the Supplement Facts panel and flags what to watch KNOW WHAT EVERY INGREDIENT IS Tap any flagged ingredient to see what it is, why it's rated the way it is, and where it's restricted — grounded in regulatory data from the FDA, EFSA, and the WHO's IARC monographs. When Red 40 carries a warning in the EU, you see it. MAKE IT PERSONAL Sign in with Apple to save your allergens (the FDA Big 9 plus EU additions), diet preferences (vegan, gluten-free, kosher, halal, and more), and health conditions. Every scan then checks against your profile and warns you the moment a product contains something you've flagged. FAMILY PROFILES One account carries a profile for every household member. A peanut allergy on your kid fires the warning even when you're the one scanning — and each warning names whose preference triggered it. CAN'T FIND IT? ADD IT If a product isn't in our database yet, snap a few photos of the label and get an instant assessment — and it's there for the next person who scans it. COMMUNITY, MODERATED Add a photo or video review after you've tried a product. Everything is reviewed before it appears, and you can report or hide anything inappropriate. Spot bad data on any product? Tap "Report incorrect info." SHARE & SAVE Star products to remember them, and share any verdict in a tap. NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED The full scan-and-verdict experience works without signing in. An account just adds personalization. WHAT WE DON'T DO We're not a calorie tracker, we're not affiliated with any brand, and we're not medical, dietary, or regulatory advice. Verdicts are editorial opinions based on publicly available science and regulatory data. Always read the label — and for medicines or health conditions, talk to a professional. PRIVACY Without an account, your scan history stays on your phone. When you sign in, your preferences are saved to your account, and so are your scans, so we can alert you to recalls. Adding a product, or reading a receipt or menu, uses AI to read your photos, and the app asks first. Nothing is ever sold, and you can delete your account from Settings at any time. As an Amazon Associate we may earn from qualifying purchases via product links.

Screenshots

ShinyFace4 screens
SmartChoice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartChoice at none against ShinyFace's 2. SmartChoice also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. ShinyFace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. SmartChoice asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ShinyFace against 5.0 for SmartChoice. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShinyFace ships an update every 3 days, SmartChoice every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ShinyFace versus SmartChoice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShinyFaceSmartChoice
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmit ZingerEKPK INC.

Customer experience

ShinyFace

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SmartChoice

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ShinyFace

Subscriptions2
  • ShinyFace Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • ShinyFace Premium Annual$19.991 Year
None

SmartChoice

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShinyFace free?
ShinyFace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartChoice free?
SmartChoice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ShinyFace or SmartChoice?
ShinyFace and SmartChoice are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do ShinyFace or SmartChoice have ads?
Neither ShinyFace nor SmartChoice shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShinyFace or SmartChoice?
ShinyFace ships an update every 3 days, and SmartChoice every 2 days. Most recently, ShinyFace was updated on October 24, 2026 and SmartChoice on October 24, 2026.

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