Scanitive vs SkinCore
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scanitive
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Take control of what goes into your body and onto your skin with Scanitive! Do you struggle to read product labels while shopping? Are E-codes, complex chemical names, and INCI cosmetic ingredients confusing? Scanitive analyzes ingredients in seconds using AI-powered technology. KEY FEATURES: - Fast Scanning: Take a photo of the product label or point your camera. - Food & Cosmetic Analysis: Covers 200+ food additives and 3000+ INCI cosmetic ingredients. - Risk Levels: Get color-coded alerts for each ingredient — "Safe", "Moderate Risk", or "Harmful". - Scientific Explanations: Learn what detected substances are and their effects on your health and skin. - Safer Alternatives: Get suggestions for healthier food and cleaner cosmetic options. - History Log: Save scanned products to review them later. WHO IS IT FOR? - Those who care about healthy eating and clean beauty - People with food allergies, sensitivities, or skin concerns - Parents attentive to their family's nutrition and skincare - Become a conscious consumer — protect your health and your skin with Scanitive. Download now and start scanning!
SkinCore
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SkinCore is your personal skincare assistant. Scan any cosmetic product and instantly see what's inside — ingredient safety scores, skin compatibility analysis, and everything you need to make smarter skincare choices. SCAN & ANALYZE Point your camera at any product label or barcode. SkinCore identifies every ingredient and tells you whether it's safe for your skin type. SKIN COMPATIBILITY Take our skin type quiz and get personalized compatibility scores for every product you scan. BUILD YOUR ROUTINE Create and share your skincare routine with the SkinCore community. Discover what works for others with similar skin types. SKINCORE PREMIUM • Unlimited daily scans • Skin compatibility analysis • Ad-free experience • Monthly or yearly plans available Free users get 3 scans per day. Note: SkinCore provides ingredient information for information purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Terms of Use: https://skincore.beauty/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SkinCore at none against Scanitive's shown. Scanitive's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Scanitive sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and SkinCore sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Scanitive ships an update every 11 days, SkinCore every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scanitive | SkinCore |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 268 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Erman Bagbakan | Furkan YILMAZ |
In-app purchases
Scanitive
- Coffee$0.99
- Remove Ads$1.99
- Pizza$4.99
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- Meal$9.99
SkinCore
- SkinCore Premium$3.991 Month
- Skincore Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
