Puffin vs ClearSkin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Puffin
This app helps you understand your skin by tracking acne and other conditions. It provides a unified skin score, predicts breakouts, and builds consistent routines through gamified feedback. It also offers an AI assistant for product and ingredient clarity.
- Track acne, texture, tone, hydration, and redness
- Unified Skin Score for overall skin condition
- Predict breakouts and identify prone facial zones
- Customizable morning & night routines with reminders
- Gamified elements for habit reinforcement
- Product and ingredient search and comparison
- AI skincare assistant for guidance
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Puffin: Acne Tracker & Skin Score Still guessing why your acne clears some weeks, then comes back worse the next? Most skincare routines fail for one reason: you can’t see patterns. Puffin is an acne tracker and skin score app that turns daily skincare into clear signals, so you know what’s working, what isn’t, and what’s quietly holding your skin back. No hype. No miracle claims. Just clarity, consistency, and measurable progress. --- TRACK YOUR SKIN WITH A SINGLE SCORE Puffin turns complex skin changes into something measurable. • Track acne, texture, tone, hydration, pores, redness, and more • Get a unified Skin Score that reflects overall skin condition • See how your skin changes week to week, not just day to day • Compare past scans to understand what’s actually improving When you can measure progress, you stop guessing. --- PREDICT BREAKOUTS BEFORE THEY HAPPEN Breakouts rarely appear out of nowhere. Puffin helps you identify early breakout signals so you can act sooner. • See which facial zones are more prone to flare-ups • Recognise recurring patterns by area (nose, cheeks, forehead, chin, temples) • Learn how habits and routines correlate with better or worse skin days This is proactive skincare, not reactionary skincare. Educational use only. Puffin does not provide medical advice. --- BUILD CONSISTENCY WITHOUT WILLPOWER Most skincare routines fail because they rely on motivation. Puffin is built around systems, not discipline. • Custom morning & night routines • Smart reminders designed to reduce decision fatigue • Clear structure that keeps you consistent even on low-energy days • Flexible routines that adapt as your skin changes Consistency stops feeling forced, it becomes automatic. --- GAMIFIED SKINCARE THAT REINFORCES HABITS Puffin uses behavioral design to keep you engaged long-term. • Daily streaks that reward showing up • Hearts and progress indicators tied to consistency • A companion that reacts to your habits • Visual feedback that makes progress feel real This isn’t about playing a game. It’s about making consistency sustainable. --- PRODUCT & INGREDIENT CLARITY WITHOUT OVERWHELM Buying skincare shouldn’t feel like gambling. Puffin helps you understand what’s in your products, and how they fit your goals. • Search skincare products and ingredients • See what ingredients are commonly used for • Identify potential concerns at a glance • Compare products and find suitable alternatives • Rank products by how well they align with your skin goals Fewer wasted purchases. Better decisions. --- YOUR 24/7 SKINCARE ASSISTANT Skincare questions don’t wait for appointments. Puffin includes an always-available AI skincare assistant to help you: • Understand routines and product order • Learn ingredient basics in plain language • Get general skincare guidance anytime • Reduce confusion and anxiety Support, not judgment. Clarity, not noise. --- WHO PUFFIN IS FOR Puffin is designed for people who: • Struggle with acne or recurring breakouts • Feel overwhelmed by conflicting skincare advice • Want visible progress without obsession • Prefer structure over trial-and-error • Want skincare to feel manageable, not stressful If you’ve ever thought “I wish I knew what was actually working”, Puffin is for you. --- SUBSCRIPTION & TRIAL INFORMATION Puffin requires a subscription to access all features. Available options: • Monthly subscription • Annual subscription (includes a 3-day free trial) Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime via your Apple ID settings. --- PRIVACY & TERMS Privacy Policy: https://tinyurl.com/puffinpriv Terms of Service: https://tinyurl.com/puffintos
ClearSkin
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Meet Ruby, your AI skin coach. ClearSkin analyzes your skin with a face scan, builds your morning and evening routine with real products and keeps you on track every day so you can follow your progress. SCAN YOUR FACE, KNOW YOUR SKIN • Take a face scan in seconds and get your skin score. • See how breakouts, hydration, texture and glow are looking. • Compare every scan with the last one and follow your progress scan by scan. A ROUTINE MADE FOR YOU • Ruby builds your morning and evening routine around your skin type and goals. • Real products from brands you already know, step by step. • Check the products you already own and see which ones fit your routine. PRODUCTS THAT FIT YOUR SKIN • Scan a barcode or snap a photo of any skincare product. • See right away how well it fits your skin, and why. • Save favorites to your shelf or your wishlist. RUBY, YOUR AI SKIN COACH • Ask anything about your skin, your products or your routine. • Ruby knows your skin profile and your scans, so the answers are made for you. • Clear tips without jargon, whenever you need them. YOUR DAILY PLAN • Short daily tasks: your routine, guides and 2 minute reads. • Step by step guides to apply every product the right way. • Friendly reminders so you stay on track. STREAKS AND SKIN DIARY • Keep your streak going by finishing your routine or taking a face scan. • Note in your skin diary how your skin feels, which products you used and what shaped your day. • Spot the pattern: what your skin loves and what it does not. CLEARSKIN PREMIUM Face scans, Ruby and the daily plan are part of ClearSkin Premium. Your subscription renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. ClearSkin offers cosmetic skincare guidance. It is not a medical device, does not diagnose or treat any condition and does not replace advice from a healthcare professional. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pnVgzTYrTbFjOuK7dI8kRQQkos3ghOLwxKV_fD5JSFo/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ClearSkin at every 5 days against Puffin's every 11 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Puffin sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and ClearSkin sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Puffin ships an update every 11 days, ClearSkin every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Puffin | ClearSkin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (120 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 120 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 162 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Farhaan Khadeer | Suleyman Kurt |
In-app purchases
Puffin
- Product Scanner$1.997 Days
- Puffin Pro Weekly$6.997 Days
- Puffin Pro Weekly Plus$9.997 Days
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- Puffin Pro Weekly7 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Puffin Pro Weekly$9.997 Days
- Puffin Pro Monthly$14.991 Month
- Puffin Pro Yearly Unlimited$24.991 Year
- Puffin Pro Yearly Unlimited$29.991 Year
- Puffin Pro Yearly Unlimited$34.991 Year
- Puffin Pro Yearly Unlimited$39.991 Year
- Puffin Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
- Puffin Pro Yearly Unlimited$49.991 Year
- Puffin Pro Yearly1 Month trial$59.991 Year
- See your future self$9.99
ClearSkin
- ClearSkin Weekly$7.997 Days
- ClearSkin Monthly$12.991 Month
- ClearSkin Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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- ClearSkin Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year








