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Puffin: Acne Tracker

A Tier
Excellent
86
4.6626 ratings
FreeIn-App Purchases
2mosince update
Health & Fitness
category
Lifestyle
category
17+age rating
1language
Made for iPhone
Made for iPad

What is Puffin?

Acne tracker and skin score app for logging skin changes, routines and products, with an AI skincare assistant.

Puffin is a free Health & Fitness app that tracks acne and other skin features such as texture, tone, hydration, pores and redness, combining them into a single Skin Score. It also includes custom morning and night routines, reminders, product and ingredient search, and an AI skincare assistant. The app is for educational use only and does not provide medical advice.

Pricing. Puffin is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Tracking which weeks acne clears or returns
  • Building a morning and night skincare routine
  • Checking ingredients before buying a new product

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Why this app is in A tier

86/100The average of 4 parts, with no weights
Rating92
Ratings68
App Store search rank87
Update recency99

A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Puffin scores 86 out of 100: rating 92, rating count 68, App Store search rank 87, update recency 99. The four parts are averaged and A tier follows from that score within this list.

Description

Puffin: Acne Tracker & Skin Score

Still guessing why your acne clears some weeks, then comes back worse the next?

Most skincare routines fail for one reason: you can’t see patterns.

Puffin is an acne tracker and skin score app that turns daily skincare into clear signals, so you know what’s working, what isn’t, and what’s quietly holding your skin back.

No hype. No miracle claims. Just clarity, consistency, and measurable progress.
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TRACK YOUR SKIN WITH A SINGLE SCORE

Puffin turns complex skin changes into something measurable.

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  • Track acne, texture, tone, hydration, pores, redness, and more
  • Get a unified Skin Score that reflects overall skin condition
  • See how your skin changes week to week, not just day to day
  • Compare past scans to understand what’s actually improving

When you can measure progress, you stop guessing.
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PREDICT BREAKOUTS BEFORE THEY HAPPEN

Breakouts rarely appear out of nowhere.

Puffin helps you identify early breakout signals so you can act sooner.

  • See which facial zones are more prone to flare-ups
  • Recognise recurring patterns by area (nose, cheeks, forehead, chin, temples)
  • Learn how habits and routines correlate with better or worse skin days

This is proactive skincare, not reactionary skincare.
Educational use only. Puffin does not provide medical advice.
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BUILD CONSISTENCY WITHOUT WILLPOWER

Most skincare routines fail because they rely on motivation.

Puffin is built around systems, not discipline.

  • Custom morning & night routines
  • Smart reminders designed to reduce decision fatigue
  • Clear structure that keeps you consistent even on low-energy days
  • Flexible routines that adapt as your skin changes

Consistency stops feeling forced, it becomes automatic.
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GAMIFIED SKINCARE THAT REINFORCES HABITS

Puffin uses behavioral design to keep you engaged long-term.

  • Daily streaks that reward showing up
  • Hearts and progress indicators tied to consistency
  • A companion that reacts to your habits
  • Visual feedback that makes progress feel real

This isn’t about playing a game.
It’s about making consistency sustainable.
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PRODUCT & INGREDIENT CLARITY WITHOUT OVERWHELM

Buying skincare shouldn’t feel like gambling.

Puffin helps you understand what’s in your products, and how they fit your goals.

  • Search skincare products and ingredients
  • See what ingredients are commonly used for
  • Identify potential concerns at a glance
  • Compare products and find suitable alternatives
  • Rank products by how well they align with your skin goals

Fewer wasted purchases. Better decisions.
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YOUR 24/7 SKINCARE ASSISTANT

Skincare questions don’t wait for appointments.

Puffin includes an always-available AI skincare assistant to help you:

  • Understand routines and product order
  • Learn ingredient basics in plain language
  • Get general skincare guidance anytime
  • Reduce confusion and anxiety

Support, not judgment. Clarity, not noise.
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WHO PUFFIN IS FOR

Puffin is designed for people who

  • Struggle with acne or recurring breakouts
  • Feel overwhelmed by conflicting skincare advice
  • Want visible progress without obsession
  • Prefer structure over trial-and-error
  • Want skincare to feel manageable, not stressful

If you’ve ever thought “I wish I knew what was actually working”, Puffin is for you.
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SUBSCRIPTION & TRIAL INFORMATION

Puffin requires a subscription to access all features.

Available options

  • Monthly subscription
  • Annual subscription (includes a 3-day free trial)

Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime via your Apple ID settings.
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PRIVACY & TERMS

Privacy Policy: https://tinyurl.com/puffinpriv
Terms of Service: https://tinyurl.com/puffintos

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Questions about Puffin

Does Puffin give medical advice?

No. The listing says Puffin is for educational use only and does not provide medical advice.

What does the Skin Score measure?

The Skin Score is a unified score reflecting overall skin condition, based on tracked features such as acne, texture, tone, hydration, pores and redness.

Does the app cost money?

The app is free to download.

Is Puffin free?

Puffin is free to download, with in-app purchases.

Is Puffin right for me?

Puffin is built for tracking which weeks acne clears or returns, building a morning and night skincare routine, checking ingredients before buying a new product. It sits in the acne care list on AppTierList.

Is Puffin worth it?

Puffin is A tier, ranked #4 of 14 acne care apps with a score of 86 out of 100, from a 4.6 App Store rating across 626 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 3 apps rank above it.

How does Puffin compare to Noma?

Puffin is A tier at 86; Noma is A tier at 89. Noma ranks higher. Puffin is free to download, with in-app purchases, Noma is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is Puffin updated?

Puffin was last updated on 2026-09-06, 69 days ago.

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Ranking

Lists
Acne Care (A tier, #4) · Skin Tracking (B tier, #7) · Acne Tracking (C tier, #4) · Skincare (D tier, #39)
Tier
A (Excellent)
Score
86 / 100
Rank in list
#4 of 14
Ranking certainty
settled

Ratings

App Store rating
4.6 out of 5, every App Store country
Ratings
626

App

Price
Free + IAP
App Store category
Health & Fitness
Current version
(69 days ago)
Size
124 MB
Requires
iOS 15.1 or later
Age rating
17+
Languages
1
Runs on
iPhone, iPad

Links

Developer pages
Support · Privacy policy
Maker
not verified

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