Puffin: Acne Tracker
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
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
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
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