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Head-to-head

Yuka vs OnSkin

Yuka 4.8★ · Free + IAP 70
Winner Yuka
OnSkin 4.7★ · Free + IAP 45

Yuka is the better choice for general product scanning due to its more established free tier and broader database, while OnSkin struggles with a restrictive paywall and database limitations.

Full reviews: Yuka · OnSkin

Yuka offers a robust free tier for scanning food and cosmetic products, though its scoring system and database accuracy are sometimes questioned. OnSkin, while praised for its skincare focus and personalized recommendations, is severely hampered by a mandatory subscription and frequent issues with its scanner and product database.

Head to head

Features and Product Database edge: YukaR5R6R8R11
Yuka Yuka users appreciate its ability to scan both food and beauty products, providing alternatives and detailed ingredient explanations R5R11R35. However, many items, especially less common ones, are not in its database, and adding new products can be frustrating R6R12. Users also note that some product categories, like detergents, are no longer rated R8.
OnSkin OnSkin is specifically designed for skincare and hair care, with users praising its ability to identify ingredients and provide personalized recommendations based on skin type and concerns . However, its database is often criticized for missing K-beauty products and many US brands R66. The face scan feature, while promising, sometimes doesn't work .
Accuracy and Reliability of Information edge: YukaR1R7R10R13
Yuka Yuka's scoring system is a frequent point of contention, with users reporting inconsistencies for the same product, questionable recommendations (e.g., recommending mainstream brands over salon products), and a lack of context for nutritional advice R1R7R10R13. Some users suspect companies pay to have scores raised or that the open-source database lacks sufficient oversight .
OnSkin OnSkin users report inaccurate results from the skincare finder, with irrelevant recommendations and missed pore-clogging ingredients R76. One user also noted that the app sometimes shows wrong items when scanned .
Ease of Use and Performance edge: YukaR4R12R14R19
Yuka Yuka is generally considered easy to use for scanning products R41. However, some users experience frustrating issues like being forced to sign in repeatedly R4, the app not loading or working on Wi-Fi/cell R14, and crashes when trying to share R19. The process for adding new products is also described as frustrating R12.
OnSkin OnSkin's scanner functionality is a major pain point, with users reporting it no longer works, is harder to use, or shows wrong items . There are also issues with sign-in options, with some users unable to proceed without Apple ID .
Price and Value (Free vs. Paid) edge: YukaR5R6R23R25
Yuka Yuka offers a free version that allows barcode scanning, which many users find very helpful R5R23R35R60. The premium subscription, starting at $10/year R25, unlocks features like manual search and offline access . Some users are frustrated by the paywall for search R6, and one found the 'pay what you want' wording misleading regarding the minimum price R25.
OnSkin OnSkin is heavily criticized for its aggressive paywall. Many users report that the app forces a subscription or credit card information for a 'free trial' immediately upon opening, making it unusable without payment R63R67R70R73. The annual cost is noted as $39.99 R78 or $28/month R86, which many find too expensive.
Customer Support edge: YukaR2R3R76
Yuka Yuka receives positive feedback for its customer service, with one user reporting a helpful and friendly email response within 24 hours R2. However, another user noted no reply to a request for database expansion R3.
OnSkin OnSkin users report difficulty obtaining refunds for subscriptions R76. No other direct feedback on customer support is available.
Pick Yuka if

you want a free app to scan a wide range of food and cosmetic products at the store, are comfortable with potential inconsistencies in scoring, and appreciate a responsive customer service R2R5R35R60.

Pick OnSkin if

you are solely focused on skincare and hair care, need personalized product recommendations for specific skin concerns, and are willing to pay a premium subscription for these features despite database limitations and scanner issues .

Evidence note: OnSkin's review sentiment is heavily skewed by complaints about its paywall and lack of a truly free tier, making it difficult to assess its core features fairly against Yuka's more accessible model. Many positive OnSkin reviews are short and lack specific detail.

Frequently asked

Is Yuka truly free to use?
Yes, Yuka offers a free version that allows users to scan product barcodes and view their scores and ingredient breakdowns, which many users find very helpful for making healthier choices R5R23R35R60.
Does OnSkin have a free version?
No, OnSkin effectively requires a paid subscription or credit card information for a 'free trial' immediately upon opening the app, making it largely unusable without payment R63R67R70R73.
How much does Yuka premium cost?
Yuka's premium membership starts at $10 per year, though the 'pay what you want' slider may mislead users into thinking they can choose a lower amount R25.
How much does OnSkin cost?
OnSkin's subscription costs are reported as $39.99 per year or $28 per month, which many users consider expensive R78R86.
Can Yuka scan both food and beauty products?
Yes, Yuka is designed to scan both food and beauty products, providing scores and ingredient information for both categories R35R41.
Is OnSkin good for K-beauty products?
No, OnSkin is reported to be largely useless for K-beauty products, with many items not found in its database R66.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R5] Yuka 5/5 · US First time knowing this app: I never knew something like this and it’s so good that is not and add app like a lot much others, it gives you a range of options and prices, I love it!!
  2. [R6] Yuka 3/5 · US It’s okay: Only can scan with qr code and 80 percent of the items You want to see are healthy or not aren’t registered in the app you can’t search anything up unless you have premium which you need to pay for and all ingredients with high protein that you want to see if healthy or no are not scanned unless they’re 19 grams of protein or less
  3. [R8] Yuka 4/5 · US No longer rating some items: I love using this app but noticed it no longer rate detergents of any type- what happened??
  4. [R11] Yuka 5/5 · US I love Yuka: Mi hija me paso ésta aplicación y ha sido lo mejor que me puede haber pasado, puedes chequear tus productos y saber que realmente estás pagando por lo que contiene el producto y no por una marca, se los recomiendo a todos Uds . I love YUKA
  5. [R1] Yuka 2/5 · US Buyer beware. I don’t trust it.: I loved it at first. Especially since it gave “good” alternatives. However. I noticed something. The same exact product would be listed more than once. One would say ‘good’ or ‘excellent’ and the next would like say ‘bad’ or ‘poor’. The same exact product. No I don’t trust anything the app says. And I paid for the year last month so I could search. Didn’t notice th
  6. [R7] Yuka 1/5 · US Bad advice: Literally gave a food a 0 when the serving size literally had much lower than daily required values of fats, minerals, and sodium. Yet it gives mainstream chips 50+ for many variants when those are the worst of the worst. This app has no context for anything else you’re eating. Most things it says are bad are actually needed in moderation. Update: they responded with “we measure every
  7. [R10] Yuka 2/5 · US Alright: Some of this is incorrect. It put ghee in 40s and beef hotdogs in 0. I’m no simpleton. That don’t match up
  8. [R13] Yuka 1/5 · US Horrible: I scanned a few products, that it rated low… but it recommended worse products to me. It’s important to know which additives are good and bad, and this app clearly doesn’t know. 100% wouldn’t recommend
  9. [R4] Yuka 1/5 · US Frustrating App: This app makes you sign in every time you open it. Half the time after you sign it makes you sign in again. Too frustrating.
  10. [R12] Yuka 3/5 · US Helpful but hard to contribute: It’s easy to find items and see the score. Good for seeing if a product has any issues. I get a lot of products with simple ingredients that are not registered. I was trying to add vanman’s beef tallow soap that has only four ingredients. I had to take a picture of the ingredients and the app could not validate. Very frustrating since there wasn’t another way to a
  11. [R14] Yuka 4/5 · US Amazing app but…: The app is amazing. I use it all the time except for when It won’t work. I mean like the app won’t load. Can’t be downloaded or used on WiFi or cell. So Yuka. You need to fix something. This has gone on since I started using it over a year ago. Would be a 5 star review if it worked more often
  12. [R19] Yuka 1/5 · US Crashes when I try to share the app with a friend: How else am I going to unlock features in the app?
  13. [R23] Yuka 5/5 · US Best health find!: I’m so enjoying this app. As I take my health more seriously this tool is a must have to do what I want to do and to continue building my healthier me journey.
  14. [R25] Yuka 1/5 · US Member price misleading: I really enjoy using Yuka and appreciate the work that goes into the app. One small suggestion: the membership page says “Pay what you want,” but the slider appears to have a minimum payment of $10/year and only allows higher amounts. The wording made me think I could choose any amount, including less than $10. Consider changing it to something like “Choose your membership
  15. [R2] Yuka 5/5 · US Got a Question?: I got an email response to my question within 24hrs!!! It was super helpful and friendly so don’t hesitate to ask a question about any product you want more information about. Love this app and their customer service!
  16. [R3] Yuka 3/5 · US Colombia!!: I sent a request to the developer to help with the colombian database but no reply back yet :(
  17. [R76] OnSkin 1/5 · US Inaccurate Results and No Refund Support: This app is not with the money. The skincare finder was inaccurate and didn’t function as advertised. When I requested face wash recommendations, it gave irrelevant results. The app also claims it will identify pore clogging, but it missed several ingredient. I tried to request a refund within 24 hours of purchasing and it got denied. So, now I’m stuck wi
  18. [R35] Yuka 5/5 · US Awesome: The title alone is enough but if you need more then just get the app. Changed so much on our grocery shopping, buying better products and finding out how bad some items really are. I mean I get marketing but blatant lying and misdirection, geez. Use the app every time we shop and not just for food. Makeup, health products, all of it.
  19. [R60] Yuka 5/5 · US Yuka app a must have: Just installed it a few days ago and found it to be greatly informative in choosing healthy food and personal products do your self a big favor and download this free app A very useful app
  20. [R63] OnSkin 3/5 · US On skin app: It’s needs to in prove on the free trial if it’s not free don’t say it’s a free trial please that annoying
  21. [R67] OnSkin 1/5 · US They force you to pay first: It's an app that forces you to subscribe from the start; frankly, I find it illogical that nowadays there are apps that make you subscribe or don't let you use the app at all.
  22. [R70] OnSkin 1/5 · US no free option: as developer said there is basic version for free you can’t even pass paying screen there is no free limit version
  23. [R73] OnSkin 1/5 · US !!!: I’m not paying for a app
  24. [R78] OnSkin 3/5 · US Review: It is a cool app but it makes you pay a total of $39.99 dollars a year for an app! You can take like 8 photos and then makes you pay and I can’t delete it off my phone now. Do not recommend it…..
  25. [R86] OnSkin 5/5 · US So good so far: Best skincare app I’ve ever used but no sure if it’s worth the price of $28/month
  26. [R41] Yuka 5/5 · US Fun and Easy: This app is super easy to use, and gives good information about the things you find in your house! I was impressed at how seamless adding another product to their records was, and it seems hard to skew the results.
  27. [R66] OnSkin 3/5 · US Useless for K beauty: Every K beauty product I tried was not found. Making this app essentially useless for me.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store