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Best Gua Sha Routine App for iPhone: A 14-Day Plan and How the Options Compare
Step by step
- Pick the 14-Day Gua Sha programOpen Programs in Drena and choose 14-Day Gua Sha (it is also suggested first if your quiz answer was gua sha or contour).
- Do the routine for the dayDay 1 is the full face, day 2 the morning de-puff, day 3 the jawline, day 4 the forehead, day 5 neck and collarbone. Day 6 is a rest day.
- Follow the drawn pathEach stroke is drawn on the face with an arrowhead. Strokes run toward the ear and down to the collarbone, with light or feather pressure.
- Add progress photosTake a photo on day one and another at the end of the program to compare them yourself.
- Keep going or switchAfter 14 days you can start the 7-Day De-Puff or the 21-Day Face Yoga program.
Free to download on the App Store, with a free trial of Drena Pro.
Drena vs other apps
Competitor details are taken from their public App Store listings (US storefront, October 2026) and change often; check the listing before you decide. Drena does not use your camera or any AI face scan.
| App | Price | Good at | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drena | Free to download; free trial of Drena Pro, prices shown in the app | Daily Morning Score across four zones, personal trigger map, 3 day-by-day programs (7-day de-puff, 14-day gua sha, 21-day face yoga), 26 drawn routines with the stroke direction shown | Check-ins and programs need Drena Pro; no AI photo analysis; iPhone only |
| FaceYogi | Free to download; the listing states $9.99 per week or $49.99 per quarter (US App Store, Oct 2026) | Large user base (about 16,000 ratings, 4.8 average in the US store, Oct 2026), a personalised 7-day face yoga program, about 8 minutes a day | Built around face yoga courses; its listing does not describe a daily puffiness score or a trigger analysis |
| Luvly | Free to download; the listing states $19.99 for 1 month with a 3-day trial and $29.99 for 3 months (US App Store, Oct 2026) | 100+ face yoga exercises and massages, 15-minute daily rituals, content reviewed by a face yoga specialist, about 20,000 ratings (4.6 average) | A broad face yoga and skincare library rather than a puffiness tracker; no per-morning measurement in its listing |
| Depuff AI | Free to download; subscription terms are in the App Store listing | Analyses daily face photos for bloating patterns and scans meal photos; about 15,000 ratings (4.8 average) | Relies on AI photo analysis, which Drena deliberately does not do: Drena asks you to rate your own mornings |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a gua sha stone for the program?
The 14-Day Gua Sha program is built around a stone. Drena's other facial routines also run by hand.
How long is each session?
The gua sha routines are 3 to 5 minutes.
What does the program promise?
A de-puffed, relaxed look after each session. Drena mentions that one small trial measured millimetre changes after eight weeks, and does not promise more than that.
Are there rest days?
Yes, days 6 and 13 of the 14-Day Gua Sha program are rest days.
Is the direction really important?
Yes. Lymph moves toward nodes, so face and neck strokes route to the ear and then down to the collarbone.
Do I need an account to use Drena?
No. There is no account to create; subscription status comes from your Apple ID.
Is gua sha medically proven?
Evidence is limited and Drena grades every claim in its articles as Established, Emerging, Early or Myth. Treat gua sha as a relaxing routine, not a treatment.
Related guides
- How to Do Lymphatic Drainage on Your Face at Home (With an iPhone App)
- How to Get Rid of a Puffy Face in the Morning (and Find Out Why It Happens)
- Best Face Yoga App for iPhone: 21-Day Plan and an Honest Comparison
- Bloating and Face Puffiness Tracker for iPhone: Find Your Personal Triggers
Free to download on the App Store, with a free trial of Drena Pro.