Comparison

SkinStack AI vs Pepwise

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

Head to head
About

SkinStack AI

Features
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Your skin goals. One system that works toward them. SkinStack isn’t a product scanner. It’s 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. It’s 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 what’s 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 “is this safe to layer with my retinol?”, she answers from your real routine, not in the dark. She’ll 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 won’t 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

About

Pepwise

This app helps researchers organize peptide protocols, perform calculations, manage inventory, and track observations. It offers features for planning research schedules, calculating amounts, and monitoring vial usage. Data is stored privately and can sync via iCloud, with optional integration with Apple Health.

Highlights
  • Organize peptide protocols with schedules
  • Built-in reconstitution and amount calculators
  • Track vial inventory and log usage
  • Review research history and weight trends
  • Optional Apple Health integration
  • Private data storage and iCloud sync
Features
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Pepwise is a private research companion for organizing peptide protocols, calculations, inventory, and observations in one place. PLAN YOUR RESEARCH Create structured protocols with schedules, amounts, and start dates. Review upcoming entries in a calendar and keep active research easy to follow. CALCULATE WITH CONFIDENCE Use built-in reconstitution and amount calculators to work from the values you provide. Save commonly used peptides and return to prior configurations without rebuilding them each time. TRACK VIAL INVENTORY Record reconstituted vials, log usage, and monitor estimated remaining volume. Pepwise keeps dose logs and vial adjustments connected so your records stay consistent. REVIEW YOUR HISTORY See logged entries by peptide, protocol, or date. Follow weight trends and optionally read or write weight entries through Apple Health with your permission. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your Pepwise data stays in your private app storage and can sync through your personal iCloud account. Health access is optional and controlled through Apple Health permissions. Pepwise is an organizational and calculation tool for research recordkeeping. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment recommendations, or instructions for human use. Verify all calculations and consult qualified professionals where appropriate.

Screenshots

SkinStack AI4 screens
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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pepwise at none against SkinStack AI's 2. Pepwise also leads on ads (none vs shown). SkinStack AI's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SkinStack AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Pepwise asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SkinStack AI ships an update weekly, Pepwise every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SkinStack AI versus Pepwise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkinStack AIPepwise
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB14 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJody Ryan van SchalkwykWellness Research Supply, LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SkinStack AI

Subscriptions2
  • SkinStack Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • SkinStack Premium Annual$39.991 Year
None

Pepwise

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SkinStack AI free?
SkinStack AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pepwise free?
Pepwise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SkinStack AI or Pepwise have ads?
SkinStack AI shows ads; Pepwise does not.
Which is updated more often, SkinStack AI or Pepwise?
SkinStack AI ships an update weekly, and Pepwise every 9 days. Most recently, SkinStack AI was updated on October 11, 2026 and Pepwise on October 7, 2026.

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