InciDecode vs Incy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
InciDecode
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InciDecode turns any confusing ingredient label into a clear, honest read โ and helps you track how your skin actually responds over time. WHAT IT DOES โข Decode any label: paste the INCI ingredient list and see it matched against a curated database โ comedogenic (pore-clogging) ratings, fragrance, drying alcohols and known irritants, all on-device. โข Matched to your skin type: flags are tailored to oily, dry, combination, sensitive or normal skin, with a simple fit score for each product. โข Grouped by function: actives, exfoliants and UV filters are highlighted so you know what a product really does. โข Honest by design: anything not in the database is shown plainly as unrecognized โ no guessing, no AI hand-waving. โข Track your skin: a 5-second daily check-in builds a real 7-day trend and routine streak so you can see what's working. FREE CORE Label decoding and daily skin tracking are free โ no forced trial, no account, no card required. INCIDECODE PRO InciDecode Pro is an optional auto-renewable subscription that unlocks smart morning and evening routine reminders, tailored to what's on your shelf (retinoid at night, SPF in the morning), with separate AM/PM times. Subscribing also supports the growth of the ingredient database โ no ads, ever. Subscription: auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends; payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store settings. This app provides general skincare information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice; consult your doctor or dermatologist before making any medical decisions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://incidecode.com/privacy
Incy
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Point your camera at an ingredient label. Get a 0โ100 score, an AโF grade, and every reason behind it. Cosmetic labels bury thirty unpronounceable names in six-point type. Incy reads that list with your camera, decodes the INCI names against European cosmetic regulation data, and shows you line by line where the score came from. WHAT THE SCORE MEANS Incy scores the regulatory profile of an ingredient list โ not the product, and not your skin. Every ingredient is checked against the EU CosIng dataset (Pro): โ Banned in the EU (Annex II) โ Conditionally permitted in the EU, with the condition shown (Annex III) โ A fragrance ingredient the EU requires to be named on the label โ On an EU positive list: approved as a colorant, preservative or UV filter Every flag cites its Annex reference so you can look it up yourself. This is regulatory information, not medical advice. HOW IT WORKS 1. SET UP YOUR PROFILE (free) โ skin type, sensitivity, and the watchlists you want applied. 2. TRY YOUR FIRST SCAN (free) โ see a real label scored by the live engine before you decide. 3. SCAN ANY INGREDIENT LABEL (Pro) โ point the camera at the fine print; reading and scoring both happen on your iPhone. 4. SCAN A BARCODE INSTEAD (Pro) โ matched products come from Open Beauty Facts; if a product is missing, Incy sends you to the label scanner. 5. READ EVERY REASON (Pro) โ each ingredient, its EU status, its Annex reference and the points it moved. WHAT YOU GET โ 0โ100 SCORE AND AโF GRADE (Pro): the full signed ledger, not a number from a black box. โ 35,852-INGREDIENT DICTIONARY (Pro): INCI names plus the trade names printed on jars. โ EU REGULATION RULES BUILT IN (Pro): 1,740 banned entries, 419 restricted entries and 83 fragrance allergen families. โ HONEST GAPS (Pro): an ingredient Incy cannot identify stays on screen, marked as unidentified. If too little of the label is readable, Incy withholds the grade instead of inventing one. โ SCAN HISTORY (Pro): every scan you keep, stored on your device. BUILT AROUND YOUR PROFILE You choose what Incy watches for. It marks what it finds and stops there. โ SKIN TYPE AND SENSITIVITY (Pro): dry, oily, combination or sensitive โ marked on every result. โ FRAGRANCE-SENSITIVE MODE (Pro): pulls the EU-listed fragrance ingredients to the top of the breakdown. โ PREGNANCY WATCHLIST (Pro): marks ingredients many people prefer to review with their own doctor. Incy does not advise you. โ FUNGAL-ACNE WATCHLIST (Pro): marks ingredients that appear on the widely shared community watchlist. It is an ingredient list, not a skin assessment. WHERE THE DATA COMES FROM Ingredient and regulation data is compiled from the European Commission's CosIng database. Product names and barcode matches come from Open Beauty Facts. Product data: ยฉ Open Beauty Facts contributors (ODbL) PRIVACY Scans are analyzed on device. The photo, the text Incy reads from it and your profile never leave your iPhone, and scoring needs no internet at all. No account, no sign-up, no email. A barcode lookup is the only feature that reaches the network, and it sends nothing but the barcode. MEMBERSHIP Incy Pro unlocks unlimited label scanning, barcode lookup, the full reason breakdown, personal watchlists and scan history. Weekly with a 3-day free trial, annual, or a one-time lifetime unlock. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bgmobiledev.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Incy at none against InciDecode's shown. InciDecode's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. InciDecode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Incy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | InciDecode | Incy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | โ |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tony AI | Burak GUNER |
In-app purchases
InciDecode
- InciDecode Plus Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- InciDecode Plus Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
Incy
- Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Annual$29.991 Year
- Lifetime$49.99









