SkinStack AI vs PortionPal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SkinStack AI
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Your skin goals. One system that works toward them. SkinStack isnβt a product scanner. Itβs a skin-goals system that learns you, and everything in it feeds the same picture of your skin. Start with what you want to work on: dehydration, fine lines, dark circles, dark spots or pores. That becomes your goal, and everything else in SkinStack works towards it. SCAN. Read any ingredient list against your actual skin: your type, concerns and sensitivities, not a generic average. Every scan is remembered, so it builds the picture instead of sitting in a history tab. FACE SCAN. About once a week, a selfie gives a cosmetic AI read of five areas: hydration, fine lines, dark circles, dark spots and pores. Itβs included four times a month, because skin changes slowly and a weekly check shows real progress, not day-to-day noise. SKIN GOALS. Your first Face Scan and your latest are compared, concern by concern, so you can see whatβs actually moving, not guess. YOUR ROUTINE AND SHELF. Save products to your AM and PM routine and SkinStack flags ingredient clashes across everything you use, not just the one thing you scanned today. MEL, YOUR AI SKIN GUIDE. Mel is the link between all of it. She sees your scans, Face Scans, goals, routine and shelf together, so when you ask βis this safe to layer with my retinol?β, she answers from your real routine, not in the dark. Sheβll also tell you what to do next to get the most from the app. FAMILY PROFILES. Every family member gets their own routine, shelf and age-appropriate ingredient checks. Face Scan is for adults only. The more you use it, the smarter it gets. Every scan, every check-in, every conversation with Mel makes the next answer more personal. TRY IT FREE. Every plan starts with a 3-day free trial with full access. Cancel any time before it ends and you wonβt be charged. After the trial, SkinStack Premium renews monthly or annually at the price shown in your local currency when you subscribe. SkinStack, including its Face Scan feature, is a cosmetic and educational tool, not a medical device. It does not diagnose, treat or provide medical advice, and nothing in the app replaces guidance from a qualified dermatologist or healthcare professional. Privacy Policy: https://skinstack.online/privacy Terms of Use: https://skinstack.online/terms
PortionPal
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PortionPal helps you build healthier meal portions without complicated logging. Use simple portion guidance for everyday meals, weight loss, protein goals, balanced plates, and healthier eating habits. It is made for people who want a practical meal portion planner instead of another overwhelming diet app. WHAT PORTIONPAL HELPS WITH - Build balanced plates for breakfast, lunch, and dinner - Plan portion sizes for protein, carbs, vegetables, and fats - Support weight loss and healthier eating routines - Learn simple serving-size guidance - Keep meal planning easier and more consistent SIMPLE PORTION CONTROL PortionPal focuses on practical portion control. Use it when preparing meals, planning groceries, or checking whether a plate feels balanced. FOR HEALTHIER HABITS Small changes are easier to repeat. PortionPal helps you make better food choices without turning every meal into a spreadsheet. Use PortionPal as a simple meal portion guide for everyday nutrition, balanced plates, and long-term healthy eating. Purchase note: Some Pro features, subscriptions, or lifetime unlocks require a separate in-app purchase. Free features remain available without purchase. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PortionPal at none against SkinStack AI's shown. SkinStack AI's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. SkinStack AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and PortionPal sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SkinStack AI ships an update weekly, PortionPal monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SkinStack AI | PortionPal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly β better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jody Ryan van Schalkwyk | Heinz Meier |
In-app purchases
SkinStack AI
- SkinStack Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
- SkinStack Premium Annual$39.991 Year
PortionPal
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- 25 AI Credits$1.99
- 100 AI Credits$4.99
- Lifetime$29.99
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