Skin apps ยท Facts checked September 24, 2026
Skinli vs AcneTrack
Skinli and AcneTrack are both built for acne. AcneTrack is an iPhone and Android app with a pimple scanner, morning and night routines, daily progress photos and a product database, and its App Store listing says premium features require a subscription, with plans from $9.99 a month to $49.99. Skinli runs in any browser, needs no account to see your plan, and is free right now. Pick Skinli for a free plan with nothing to install. Pick AcneTrack if you want an app with a product and food scanner.
By Nick, Founder of Skinli. We make Skinli, so read this knowing that. Every fact about AcneTrack links to where we found it.
Both focus on acne. Skinli is free in your browser. AcneTrack is an app with paid premium features.
Pick Skinli if
- You want your full acne plan free, with no subscription.
- You want your photo kept only if you choose to save it.
- You do not want to install an app.
Pick AcneTrack if
- You want to scan products and food for acne triggers.
- You want an AI chat about your acne.
- You prefer a phone app with a product database.
Skinli and AcneTrack side by side
| What we compared | Skinli | AcneTrack |
|---|---|---|
| What you get | A morning and night acne routine built on products sold without a prescription, with a plain reason for each step. | A pimple type scanner, morning and night routines, daily photos, and product and food scanners. |
| Focus | Acne only. | Acne only. |
| Who looks at your skin | An AI reads your photo and your answers. No doctor or nurse looks at it. | The app's AI. AcneTrack's privacy policy says photos go to AI companies including OpenAI, AILABAPI and Skinive. |
| Price | Free right now. Skinli plans to charge for its 4 week and 12 week plans later, and the price will be on the pricing page before it applies. | In-app purchases in the US App Store: monthly $9.99, yearly $19.99 to $39.99, and one-time options from $4.99 to $49.99. |
| What is free | The full acne plan. | The App Store listing says premium features require a subscription. |
| Device | Any web browser. Nothing to install. | iPhone and Android app. Install needed. |
| Photo storage | Kept only if you sign in and choose to save your plan. You can delete it from your dashboard. | Kept while you have an account. Deleted within 30 days after you delete your account, according to its privacy policy. |
| Progress tracking | One photo a day on the progress page, with an optional daily reminder email. | Daily progress photos in the app. |
| Products | A shopping list of words to look for on the box, such as "adapalene 0.1%". No brands, no shop, no paid links. | A database of products it calls acne-safe. |
| App Store rating | No app. Skinli runs in the browser. | 4.66 from 903 ratings in the US App Store on September 25, 2026. |
| Company | Skinli. | Bsr Labs, France. The App Store seller is listed as Durand Jeremy. |
| When to see a doctor | If your photo shows deep, sore pimples, the plan says at the top to see a doctor. | The App Store listing tells users to pair the app with professional medical guidance. |
Is AcneTrack free?
AcneTrack is free to download, and its App Store listing says premium features require a subscription. The US App Store lists a $9.99 monthly plan, yearly plans from $19.99 to $39.99, and other purchases from $4.99 to $49.99.
Skinli is free right now, including the full acne plan, the daily photo tracker and reminder emails.
Where do your photos go?
AcneTrack's privacy policy says photos you submit for acne analysis are sent to outside AI companies, including OpenAI, AILABAPI and Skinive, to produce the analysis. It says your data is kept while you have an account and deleted within 30 days after you delete the account.
Skinli sends your photo to its AI service to write your plan. It keeps the photo only if you sign in and choose to save your plan, and you can delete it from your dashboard at any time.
What does each app track?
AcneTrack tracks daily photos and also scans products and food, for people who want to look for triggers in what they eat and use.
Skinli tracks one daily photo in the same light and angle, and asks you to scan again every 2 weeks for a new acne score. The idea is simple: the same photo each day shows change the mirror hides.
What AcneTrack looks like
Screenshots and logo from AcneTrack's US App Store listing. They belong to Bsr Labs and are shown only to identify the product.
See what Skinli gives you before you decide.
One photo and a few quick questions. Free, and no account needed to see your plan.
Analyze my skinIs Skinli cheaper than AcneTrack?
Skinli
- Free right now
- Full plan and photo tracker included
- No account to see your plan
AcneTrack
- Free download, premium needs a subscription
- Monthly: $9.99
- Yearly: $19.99 to $39.99
- Other purchases: $4.99 to $49.99
Skinli is cheaper: the full plan is free. AcneTrack charges for its premium features, and the App Store lists several price points.
What 3 months costs
Lowest listed price for each option, checked September 25, 2026. Prescription services include their cream. Products you buy at a store are extra for every option. Hover or tap a bar to see how it was worked out.
- Skinli$0
- Skan$29.97
- AcneTrack$29.97
- Thea$59.97
- Curology$65.35
- Musely$90
- Nurxfrom $118
Show as a table
| Option | 3 months | How we worked it out |
|---|---|---|
| Skinli | $0 | Free right now. You buy the drugstore products yourself, in any brand. |
| Skan | $29.97 | The $9.99 monthly plan for 3 months. A $19.99 yearly plan costs less if the app offers it to you. |
| AcneTrack | $29.97 | The $9.99 monthly plan for 3 months. Yearly plans start at $19.99. |
| Thea | $59.97 | The $19.99 monthly plan for 3 months. The dermatologist upgrade costs extra. |
| Curology | $65.35 | $5.45 trial shipping, then one $59.90 shipment that covers the next 60 days. Includes the prescription cream. |
| Musely | $90 | The listed $30 a month for 3 months. Includes the prescription cream. Musely ships 2 months of cream at a time. |
| Nurx | from $118 | $40 visit, the lowest listed cream at $25 a month for 3 months, and one $3 support fee, without insurance. |
Which one fits your situation?
You want a full acne routine without paying
Pick: Skinli
Skinli's full plan and photo tracker are free right now.
You want to check if a food or product might trigger breakouts
Pick: AcneTrack
AcneTrack has product and food scanners. Skinli does not.
You want your face photo stored as little as possible
Pick: Skinli
Skinli keeps your photo only if you sign in and choose to save it.
You want to chat with an AI about your acne
Pick: AcneTrack
AcneTrack offers an AI chat. Skinli gives you a written plan instead.
Looking for a AcneTrack alternative?
If you are looking for an AcneTrack alternative without a subscription, Skinli is free and runs in your browser. It gives you an acne score, a morning and night routine and a daily photo tracker.
Other skin apps we compare are Skan and Thea. Each has its own page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does AcneTrack cost?
AcneTrack is free to download. On September 25, 2026, the US App Store listed a $9.99 monthly plan, yearly plans from $19.99 to $39.99, and other in-app purchases from $4.99 to $49.99. The listing says premium features require a subscription. Skinli is free right now, including the full plan.
Is there a free alternative to AcneTrack?
Skinli is free right now and built for acne. It reads one face photo and a few answers, gives you an acne score out of 100, and writes a morning and night routine. It includes a daily photo tracker with an optional reminder email. It runs in your browser, so there is nothing to install.
Does AcneTrack share my photos?
AcneTrack's privacy policy says photos submitted for acne analysis go to outside AI companies, including OpenAI, AILABAPI and Skinive, to produce the analysis. It says your data is kept while you have an account and deleted within 30 days after you delete it. Read the full policy before you upload.
Who makes AcneTrack?
AcneTrack's website and App Store copyright name Bsr Labs, and the App Store lists the seller as Durand Jeremy. Skinli is made by Skinli, and its founder, Nick, writes the guides and plans on the site. Both apps use AI, and for deep or painful acne a doctor is the right next step.
What is AcneTrack's App Store rating?
On September 25, 2026, Apple's own listing data showed AcneTrack at an average of 4.66 out of 5 from 903 ratings in the US App Store. Skinli has no App Store rating, because it runs in the web browser and has no app to install.
Which is better for tracking acne progress?
Both use daily photos. AcneTrack adds product and food scanners and an AI chat, behind a subscription for premium features. Skinli keeps it to one photo a day in the same light, a new acne score every 2 weeks, and an optional daily reminder email, all free right now.
Sources
Checked on September 24, 2026. Prices and plans change, so check AcneTrack's own site before you pay.
- AcneTrack in the US App Store (prices, description) (AcneTrack's own site)
- Apple catalog data for AcneTrack (rating and rating count) (independent source)
- AcneTrack privacy policy (photo handling) (AcneTrack's own site)
Get a routine built from your own photo.
One photo and a few quick questions. You do not need an account to see your routine.
Analyze my skinSkinli 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.