ToxFree vs OnSkin: hormone flags vs all-in-one skincare
OnSkin is one of the most popular beauty scanners on the App Store, and many people looking for an alternative start there. Here's how it compares with ToxFree, using each app's own App Store listing (checked October 12, 2026).
At a glance
| ToxFree | OnSkin | |
|---|---|---|
| Built around | Hormone disruptors in beauty and personal care | Skincare, makeup, hair care and household products, matched to your skin profile |
| Database | Scans any label you photograph, plus barcodes | 2 million products; says 15,000+ ingredients analyzed |
| How ratings are set | Each ingredient graded by what regulators concluded (EU endocrine disruptor lists, EU bans, IARC, Prop 65), turned into a 0–10 score by a formula | A verdict of Excellent, Good, Not Great or Bad, from toxicology and dermatology research, with criteria reviewed by its in-house dermatologists |
| Healthier alternatives | No | Yes, when a product scores low |
| Routines and skin matching | Daily score across your whole routine, with the day's hormone flags | Skincare finder, personalized morning and evening routine, Skin Match and Hair Match |
| Household products | Built for beauty and personal care | Yes, cleaning and household products too |
| Price | Free download; scanning needs Pro ($6.99/month after a 7-day trial, $49.99/year or $99.99 once) | Free download with a premium subscription for some features |
| Users | New in 2026 | Says 8 million users; 33,338 App Store ratings, 4.7★ |
| Independence | No brand can pay for a better score | No brand deals and no sponsored reviews |
Where OnSkin is stronger
OnSkin does a lot in one app: a skincare finder, a personalized routine, a match score for your skin and hair type, household products, a community and an AI skin helper. It also suggests safer alternatives when a product scores low. If you want a broad skincare assistant, OnSkin covers more ground.
Where ToxFree is different
OnSkin rates a product's overall safety and fit for your skin. ToxFree is built for one question first: does this product contain anything linked to hormone disruption, and how strong is the evidence? Every hormone flag names the ingredient, the reason and the regulator behind it, and ToxFree is stricter when you tell it hormones or fertility matter to you. It also adds up your whole day's routine into a daily score with the day's hormone flags.
Which should you choose?
Use OnSkin if you want an all-in-one skincare app that matches products to your skin type and builds a routine. Use ToxFree when hormones are the reason you're checking labels, and you want to know exactly which ingredients are flagged and why.
FAQ
Is OnSkin free?
OnSkin is free to download, and its listing says a premium subscription unlocks unlimited access to some features. ToxFree is also free to download, and scanning is part of Pro, with a 7-day free trial on the monthly plan.
Does OnSkin flag hormone disruptors?
OnSkin's US App Store listing describes safety, quality and toxicity ratings for ingredients but doesn't name hormone disruptors as its focus. ToxFree is built around them: each flag says which list or regulator the ingredient comes from.
Can either app check household products?
OnSkin says it analyzes household and cleaning products. ToxFree is built for skincare, makeup, body care and hair care.
Try ToxFree on your own products. Scan a barcode or ingredient label to get a 0–10 score and every hormone flag, with the reason for each.
Competitor details come from each app's own App Store listing on the date above and may have changed since. Educational information, not medical advice.