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Facts checked October 16, 2026

AI acne apps compared

Skinli is ours. We make it, and it is on this list. Read this page knowing that. Below are the acne apps and online services people ask about most, with the same facts for each one: price, who looks at your skin, whether it can prescribe medicine, and where it runs. Every fact about another company links to where we found it.

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By Nick, Founder of Skinli.

How we compared them

  • We picked the tools that came up when we searched for acne apps and online acne treatment in September 2026, plus the ones people name on Reddit and in "best acne app" lists.
  • For each one we read its own pages and store listing, and Apple's own catalog data for ratings, on September 26, 2026, unless a row says another date. Prices are copied as listed, in US dollars unless marked.
  • When a fact comes only from the company, the table says "according to" that company. Ratings are from the US App Store unless marked.
  • We did not run a medical test of any tool, and we did not test Skinli against them. No company paid to be on this page.
  • We left out two we checked: Perfect Corp's free skin scan, which is a demo for businesses, and Agency, a Curology brand that treats aging, not acne.

The apps and services side by side

Prices and ratings as shown on October 16, 2026.

NameWhat it isPriceWho looks at your skinPrescriptionWhere it runsStore rating
SkinliOursWeb app. One face photo and a few questions give a morning and night acne plan with products sold without a prescription.Free acne score with no sign-up. 4 week plan $19.99 once, for 4 weeks. 12 week plan $39.99 once, for 12 weeks. Nothing renews and nothing else is charged.AI only. No doctor. If you save a photo, you and the Skinli site owner can see it.NoAny web browserNone. No app and no reviews yet.
CurologyFull comparisonPrescription acne cream picked by a licensed provider and mailed to you.$5.45 shipping for a 30 day trial, then $29.95 a month.A physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner, according to Curology.YesWebsite. No US App Store app.No US app.
NurxFull comparisonPrescription acne cream or pills after an online visit.$40 visit fee, then medicine from $25 a month without insurance, plus a $3 support fee in months with an order.A licensed provider, according to Nurx.YesWebsite and appNot listed here. The Nurx app covers many services, not only acne.
MuselyFull comparisonPrescription acne cream mixed by a pharmacy and mailed to you.$32 a month on auto-refill, or $93 for one order.A board-certified doctor, according to Musely.YesWebsite and iPhone app4.74 from 23,515 (the app covers all Musely creams)
Hims & HersFull comparisonCompounded prescription acne cream by mail, after a free online visit.From $29 a month, according to its acne pages.A licensed medical provider, according to Hims & Hers.YesWebsite, and the Hims and Hers appsHims 4.80 from 95,593. Hers 4.59 from 13,608. Both apps cover many services.
NollaSkin scan app with a prescription service for acne, redness, wrinkles and dark spots.From $19.99 a month, according to its site. The US App Store lists plans from $3.99 a week.A licensed US medical provider reviews every diagnosis and prescription, according to Nolla.Yes, a custom compounded prescription, according to NollaiPhone app. Nolla says you can also start in a browser, and that it is not offered in 7 US states.4.91 from 12,695
DermaticaUK prescription acne cream by mail, after an online consultation.First month £2.90, then £24.99 every 28 days.A team of doctors, nurses and pharmacists, according to Dermatica and England's Care Quality Commission.Yes, including tretinoin, clindamycin and azelaic acidWebsite. UK addresses only. Dermatica says its US service closes on December 16, 2026.No app. Trustpilot 4.2 from 8,704 reviews.
MDacneFull comparisonWeb quiz that builds a kit of MDacne's own acne products sold without a prescription.US: $9 shipping for the first kit, then $78 every 2 months.The kit comes from a quiz. MDacne says a dermatologist answers questions by chat.NoWeb browser. MDacne says it retired its app in August 2026.No app. Trustpilot 4.3 from 6,750 reviews.
SkanFull comparisonSelfie scanner app for acne, redness, pores and more, with product matches.Free download. Weekly $1.99 to $5.99, monthly $9.99, yearly $19.99 to $39.99.AI onlyNoiPhone and Android4.79 from 9,832 (November 5, 2026)
TheaFull comparisoniPhone skin app with a skin expert you message and a paid dermatologist upgrade.$19.99 a month or $99.99 a year.A Thea skin expert helped by AI. Thea says a dermatologist is an extra upgrade.Only through the dermatologist upgrade, according to TheaiPhone4.82 from 16,749
AcneTrackFull comparisonAcne app with a pimple scanner, routines and daily photos.Free download. Monthly $9.99, yearly $19.99 to $39.99.AI onlyNoiPhone and Android4.65 from 904
SkinPal AIFull comparisonSelfie scanner app with eight skin scores, one of them acne.One free scan, then from $2.99 a week to $39.99 a year.AI onlyNoiPhone, Android, and free browser tools4.62 from 117
PimplFull comparisoniPhone skin journal with a face scan that scores acne, redness and more.Free download. Paid plans from $6.99 a week, or $99.99 once.AI only. Pimpl says the scan runs on your phone.NoiPhone, iPad and Mac, iOS 26 or later5.0 from 2
SkiniveScanner app for moles, rashes, acne and other visible skin concerns.Basic features free, according to Skinive. US App Store plans from $4.49 a week to $49.99 a year.AI only. Its listing says it is not a doctor or an acne treatment service.NoiPhone and Android5.0 from 4 in the US App Store, listed since August 15, 2026. Google Play 3.5 from 1,914.
La Roche-Posay Spotscan+Acne photo grader on La Roche-Posay websites that suggests La Roche-Posay products.Free, according to La Roche-Posay.AI. The brand says it was made with dermatologists, and that from grade 3 of 5 you should see one.NoWeb browser. We did not find it on the US site, which offers a general tool called MyRoutine AI.No app.
The INKEY List Acne Analyzer ProAcne photo scanner on a skincare brand's store that builds a routine of its products.No price shown on the page.AI only. For people 16 or over, according to the page.NoWeb browser with a cameraNo app.
Glass: AI Skincare & Acne ScanPhone app that scans a face photo and scores it on acne, hydration, texture and irritation, with product and routine suggestions.Free to download. One in-app purchase, Premium Access, at $5.99. The listing says full analysis results and recommendations require a subscription, without stating a billing period.AI only. The listing calls it a self-help tool and says it is not a diagnostic tool and should not replace professional medical advice.NoiPhone4.14 from 58 in the US App Store, last updated August 14, 2024 (checked October 8, 2026).
Skin Scanner AI: Acne CheckPhone app that analyzes a photo for acne, pores, redness and texture, and flags changes over repeat checks.Free to download. In-app purchases of $7.99 a week, $12.99 a month or $59.99 a year; the listing does not say whether these renew.AI only. The listing says the app does not provide a medical diagnosis and does not replace a doctor, and tells users to consult a dermatologist if concerned.NoiPhoneNo ratings yet in the US App Store. Listed since September 15, 2026 (checked October 8, 2026).
ClearSkin: Acne TrackerPhone app that takes a face photo for a skin score and concern breakdown, with a personalized routine and daily streak tracking.Free to download, with a 3-day free trial on ClearSkin Pro. In-app purchases of $7.99 a week, $12.99 a month or $49.99 a year; the listing does not say whether these renew.AI only. The listing does not mention a doctor or say whether the score is meant to replace medical advice.NoiPhoneNo ratings yet in the US App Store. Listed since May 6, 2026, last updated October 5, 2026 (checked October 8, 2026).
DermaIQPhone app that scores a single face photo across six categories: acne, hydration, tone, texture, redness and pores, with a daily routine and an issue log.Free, with 2 full AI skin analyses included. A Pro subscription unlocks the personalized routine and unlimited scans, at $2.99 a week, $8.99 a month or $44.99 a year.AI only. The listing says the app is for general skincare guidance and is not a substitute for medical advice.NoiPhoneNo ratings yet in the US App Store. Listed since June 24, 2026, last updated September 26, 2026 (checked October 8, 2026).
Acne Tracker: Skin JournalPhone app built around a same-position daily photo timeline: a 7-question quiz sets an AM/PM routine, each check-in logs triggers like sleep, stress and diet, and every progress photo gets what the listing calls "an honest AI read" (a severity score, a region breakdown and lesion counts).Free to download, with up to 5 products and 30 progress photos included at no cost. Premium (sold as Premium Monthly or Premium Yearly, auto-renewing; the listing does not state either price) adds unlimited products and photos, an ingredient checker, trigger correlations, PDF export and a treatment mode for Accutane, Tretinoin or Spironolactone.AI only. The listing calls itself "a tracking tool, not medical advice," says its AI read is informational rather than a diagnosis, and tells users with medical concerns to see a dermatologist.NoiPhoneNo ratings yet in the US App Store. Listed since May 21, 2026, last updated October 14, 2026 (checked October 14, 2026).
Puffin: Acne TrackerPhone app that scores acne, texture, tone, hydration, pores and redness from a face photo into one Skin Score, tracks it week to week, flags which facial zones break out most, and includes an AI chat for skincare and ingredient questions.Free to download. A Puffin Pro subscription (monthly, or annual with a 3-day free trial) is needed for most features; the listing names the subscription types but not a single price, and the in-app purchase price list on the same page shows several different weekly and yearly figures, so no one figure is stated here.AI only. The listing says "Educational use only. Puffin does not provide medical advice."NoiPhone4.6 out of 5 from 118 ratings in the US App Store. Released January 26, 2026, last updated September 6, 2026 (checked October 14, 2026).
AI Skin Care Scanner・Acne SafePhone app that reads a face photo for acne, wrinkles, redness, hydration, pigmentation and pore visibility, then builds a daily skincare routine with reminders.Free to download. In-app purchases of $7.99 a week, $14.99 a month or $39.99 a year; the listing does not say whether these renew.AI only. The listing says it is "for informational and educational purposes only" and does not replace a professional diagnosis, but elsewhere describes "professional-level insights" and says it can "detect possible signs of common skin conditions."NoiPhone3.7 out of 5 from 19 ratings in the US App Store. Released November 18, 2025, last updated October 7, 2026 (checked October 15, 2026).
Acnera - Acne & Skin TrackerPhone app that scores a face scan for acne type, skin score, redness and pores, scans a product label for a full ingredient breakdown and a compatibility check against your routine, and logs daily habits (water, sleep, cycle, skincare steps) to find patterns behind breakouts.Free to download, with limited daily scans. Acnera Pro (unlimited scans and the ingredient and habit tools) is sold four ways on the same listing: $9.99 a week, $19.99 a month, a discounted annual at $49.99 with a free trial, or a one-time $59.99. Paid tiers renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends.AI only. The listing says it "provides AI-based skincare guidance for informational purposes only" and "does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment."NoiPhone4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings in the US App Store. Released April 16, 2026, last updated September 11, 2026 (checked October 15, 2026).
GlowScan AI Skin Acne ScannerPhone app that turns a selfie into a skin score covering acne severity and breakout patterns, plus wrinkles, dark spots, pores, redness, hydration and oiliness, estimated skin age and skin type, with personalized tips and a skincare article library.Free to download, with a limited skin report. Premium (full report history for week-to-week comparison and the full article library) is sold at $2.99 a week or $39.99 a year.AI only. The listing says it is "for informational and cosmetic skin wellness purposes only," does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, and tells users to consult a dermatologist for medical concerns.NoiPhoneNo ratings yet in the US App Store. Released April 9, 2026, last updated May 8, 2026 (checked October 16, 2026).
SkinAI: Skin ScannerPhone app that scores a selfie from 0 to 100 across clarity, texture, tone, hydration, radiance and skin barrier, names a focus area, builds a morning and evening routine with named product recommendations, tracks before-and-after progress per metric, and answers questions through an AI Skin Coach.Free to try, with a limited scan. SkinAI Pro is sold three ways on the same listing: $9.99 a month, a discounted $29.99 first year, or $59.99 a year. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends.AI only. Unlike most other rows in this table, the listing does not carry a disclaimer that its score is informational or cosmetic only, or that it is not medical advice.NoiPhone4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings in the US App Store. Released April 1, 2026, current version 2.1 dated May 10, 2026 (checked October 16, 2026).
Skin Scanner: AI Mole & Acne AppPhone app that scores a selfie from 1 to 100 for clarity, hydration and oil control, compares before-and-after photos on a slider, builds a morning and evening routine, checks product ingredients, and adds weather and UV data plus AI diet suggestions. The listing title also names mole scanning, but its own description does not describe a mole-specific feature.Free to download. In-app purchases of $7.99 a week or $29.99 a year; the listing does not say whether these renew.AI only. The listing says it is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment from a licensed dermatologist, and describes its output as cosmetic and aesthetic observations.NoiPhone5 out of 5 from 4 ratings in the US App Store. Released February 23, 2026 (checked October 16, 2026).
SelfieLog: Acne TrackerPhone app built around a daily selfie camera with a Ghost Mode overlay to line up today's photo with the last one, plus routine and trigger logging (sleep, diet, sugar, cycle). Pro adds a before-and-after slider with zoom, breakout-trend charts, trigger-pattern exploration and an AI Breakout Analysis that tracks pimple and lesion counts, redness and clearing progress over time.Free to download, with up to 30 check-ins and skin metrics on the first 7. SelfieLog Pro is sold two ways on the same listing: $4.99 a week or $9.99 a month, both auto-renewing subscriptions.AI only. The listing says it "is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, dermatology consultation, or diagnosis."NoiPhone, iPad, Mac (Apple M1 or later), Apple VisionNo ratings yet in the US App Store. Released January 21, 2026, current version 1.3 dated April 27, 2026 (checked October 16, 2026).
Ada: Skin Scanner & AnalyzerPhone app that scores a camera photo for acne, wrinkles, pores, pigmentation, hydration and texture, gives a Skin Score with improvement tips, compares past and present scans to track progress, and recommends products based on the scan and ingredients the user wants to avoid.Free to download. In-app purchases listed at $4.99 a week, $6.99 a week, $49.99 a year, or $79.99 a year, all auto-renewing subscriptions.AI only. The listing does not state that it is not a medical device or that it does not provide medical advice or diagnosis; it is categorized under Health & Fitness.NoiPhone4 out of 5 from 3 ratings in the US App Store. Released April 4, 2025, current version 1.0.3 dated November 1, 2025 (checked October 16, 2026).
AI Skin Scanner - SkinGuruPhone app that scans a camera photo and gives AI-based condition information and risk assessments for acne, dryness, wrinkles, moles, birthmarks and papillomas, plus treatment suggestions, a birthmark tracker and ingredient analysis for scanned product labels.Free to download. The listing's in-app purchases are four differently named weekly plans, each $9.99 a week, plus one yearly plan at $69.99, all auto-renewing subscriptions.AI only. The listing calls itself a self-examination tool and states it "is NOT a diagnostic tool and should NOT be considered a substitute for professional medical advice," and tells users to see a dermatologist or other qualified healthcare professional.NoiPhone, Mac (Apple M1 or later), Apple Vision4 out of 5 from 747 ratings in the US App Store. Released January 15, 2024, current version 1.0.25 dated July 15, 2026 (checked October 23, 2026).
Pricing

Where Skinli is weaker

  • No doctor. No doctor, nurse or dermatologist looks at your photo or your plan. The prescription services in this table have a licensed clinician.
  • No prescription. Skinli can only suggest products sold without one. If those do not work, you need a doctor or one of the prescription services above.
  • No accuracy test. Skinli has not been tested against a dermatologist's grading, and no outside group has reviewed it.
  • No app store listing, so no ratings. Skinli runs in the browser, and there are no reviews of it anywhere yet.
  • New. The site went live in September 2026. Most tools in this table have a year or more of history.
  • Acne only. It does not score wrinkles, dryness, dark circles or moles.
  • Not the cheapest app. Skinli's 12 week plan is $39.99 in all. SkinPal AI's lowest monthly price comes to $23.97 for 3 months, and 3 months of Skan's or AcneTrack's monthly plan cost $29.97. Their yearly plans from $19.99 cost less again and last a full year.

What it does offer: the acne score is free with no sign-up, the plan is one payment with nothing that renews, it runs in any browser, and it names ingredients instead of brands, so any drugstore brand works. How Skinli works

When a prescription service is the better choice

  • You used benzoyl peroxide and adapalene every day for 12 weeks and still break out.
  • Your acne follows your period and sits along your jaw. A provider can prescribe spironolactone, and Nurx lists it.
  • You want tretinoin or clindamycin, which need a prescription.
  • Your pimples are deep, painful or leaving scars. See a dermatologist in person: this can need isotretinoin, which Nurx says it does not prescribe online.
  • You are pregnant or breastfeeding. Ask your own doctor before starting any acne product.

What research says about accuracy

We found no independent published test of the acne grading in any consumer app in this table, and no AI acne-grading software on the FDA's list of AI-enabled medical devices (content current as of September 4, 2026). La Roche-Posay published a 2019 study of its own grading algorithm, written with its employees and paid consultants. It reported that the algorithm's acne grade reached 68%, similar to the dermatologists in the study.

Research models do better in studies than anyone has shown for phone apps. A 2025 review in the British Journal of Dermatology pooled 19 studies of AI models that grade how severe a skin disease is. For acne, their sensitivity was 89.7% with one grading scale and 69.8% with another. A 2026 study in Cureus tested four consumer skin apps on photos of moles and skin growths, not acne, and found 22% overall accuracy.

So use any of these tools to follow a trend in the same light, week to week, and go to a doctor for a diagnosis.

Read our full guide: how accurate are AI acne apps?

See what Skinli gives you before you decide.

One photo and a few quick questions, with no sign-up. Your acne score and what your photo shows are free. The 4 week plan is $19.99 once, for 4 weeks. The 12 week plan is $39.99 once, for 12 weeks. Nothing renews and nothing else is charged.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best AI acne app?

It depends on what you need. For a plan with drugstore products that stops by itself, Skinli is one option, and we make it, so weigh that. For a prescription, the services in the table with a licensed clinician, such as Curology, Nurx, Musely and Hims & Hers, can prescribe medicine an app cannot. For tracking many skin concerns, the scanner apps cover more than acne.

Are AI acne apps accurate?

Nobody has shown it for the apps in this table. We found no independent published test of their acne grading, and no AI acne-grading software on the FDA's list of AI-enabled devices. Research models score well in some studies, but those were not the apps on this page. Use an app to follow a trend, and see a doctor for a diagnosis.

Which acne apps are free?

Skinli's acne score is free with no sign-up, and its full plan is from $19.99 and stops by itself. On September 26, 2026, La Roche-Posay said its Spotscan+ tool was free. Skinive says its basic features are free. Most scanner apps are free to download but charge weekly, monthly or yearly for full use, and SkinPal AI gives one free scan. Prescription services charge for the medicine.

Can an acne app prescribe medicine?

Only when a licensed clinician is part of the service. Curology, Nurx, Musely, Hims & Hers, Nolla and Dermatica each say a clinician reviews your visit before prescribing. Scanner apps and Skinli cannot prescribe anything. They can only point you to products sold without a prescription, such as benzoyl peroxide and adapalene.

Is Skinli better than these apps?

Not in every way. Skinli's score is free with no sign-up, its plan is from $19.99 and stops by itself, and it runs in any browser and works with any drugstore brand. It also has no doctor, cannot prescribe, has no accuracy test and no reviews yet, and went live in September 2026. If you need a prescription or a person to check your skin, another option in the table fits better.

Sources

Checked on October 16, 2026. Prices and plans change, so check each company's own site before you pay.

Research on accuracy

Curology

Listed with every fact on the Skinli vs Curology page.

Nurx

Listed with every fact on the Skinli vs Nurx page.

Musely

Listed with every fact on the Skinli vs Musely page.

Hims & Hers

Listed with every fact on the Skinli vs Hims & Hers page.

Nolla

Dermatica

MDacne

Listed with every fact on the Skinli vs MDacne page.

Skan

Listed with every fact on the Skinli vs Skan page.

Thea

Listed with every fact on the Skinli vs Thea page.

AcneTrack

Listed with every fact on the Skinli vs AcneTrack page.

SkinPal AI

Listed with every fact on the Skinli vs SkinPal AI page.

Pimpl

Listed with every fact on the Skinli vs Pimpl page.

Skinive

La Roche-Posay Spotscan+

The INKEY List Acne Analyzer Pro

Glass: AI Skincare & Acne Scan

Skin Scanner AI: Acne Check

ClearSkin: Acne Tracker

DermaIQ

Acne Tracker: Skin Journal

Puffin: Acne Tracker

AI Skin Care Scanner・Acne Safe

Acnera - Acne & Skin Tracker

GlowScan AI Skin Acne Scanner

SkinAI: Skin Scanner

Skin Scanner: AI Mole & Acne App

SelfieLog: Acne Tracker

Ada: Skin Scanner & Analyzer

AI Skin Scanner - SkinGuru

Skinli gives simple tips for skin with pimples. It is not a doctor. It cannot tell you what is wrong the way a doctor can. If your pimples hurt, are deep under the skin, are getting worse, or will not go away, see a doctor.