Comparison

smarTooth vs Handbook Pediatric Dentistry

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

smarTooth

This medical app automates space analysis and tooth proportion calculations for dental professionals. It aids in diagnosis and treatment planning by providing various dental analyses, but does not replace clinical judgment.

Highlights
  • Automated space analysis
  • Tooth proportion calculations
  • Tooth size/arch length discrepancy
  • Bolton’s analysis
  • Moyer’s and Tanaka-Johnston analyses
  • Smile analysis
Features
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smarTooth is an interactive application designed to automate space analysis and tooth proportion calculations. It is a diagnostic tool to assist the clinician (orthodontist, pediatric dentist, prosthodontist and general practitioner) in diagnosis and treatment planning, however it should not replace clinical judgment in the interpretation of the data provided. Analyses include: - Tooth size/arch length discrepancy - Bolton’s tooth size discrepancy - Moyer’s and Tanaka-Johnston analyses - Smile analysis Analysis descriptions, calculations, and reference tables are also included in this module.

About

Handbook Pediatric Dentistry

A comprehensive reference guide for pediatric dentists and healthcare professionals. It provides the latest information in a quick-reference format, with suggested readings and websites for further study. Essential for any pediatric practice.

Highlights
  • Quick reference format
  • Up-to-date information
  • Suggested readings
  • Useful websites
  • Revised and updated content
Features
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The 6th Edition Handbook of Pediatric Dentistry is the premier reference for pediatric dentists and other health professionals. Designed to serve as a quick reference guide, the handbook is a must-have addition to every practice. The Handbook of Pediatric Dentistry has been completely revised and updated to present the most up-to-date information in a quick reference format. Each chapter also suggests readings and useful Web sites for additional information.

Screenshots

smarTooth4 screens
Handbook Pediatric Dentistry3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: smarTooth at 100% against Handbook Pediatric Dentistry's 14%. smarTooth also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

smarTooth holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 74 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of smarTooth's written reviews are positive against 14% of Handbook Pediatric Dentistry's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

smarTooth ships an update every 2 months, Handbook Pediatric Dentistry every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
smarTooth versus Handbook Pediatric Dentistry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersmarToothHandbook Pediatric Dentistry
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (25 ratings) — better4.3 (74 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2574 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB34 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAugusta UniversityThe American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Customer experience

smarTooth

All ratings25 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Handbook Pediatric Dentistry

All ratings73 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative71.4%

In-app purchases

None

smarTooth

No in-app purchases

None

Handbook Pediatric Dentistry

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is smarTooth free?
smarTooth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Handbook Pediatric Dentistry free?
Handbook Pediatric Dentistry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, smarTooth or Handbook Pediatric Dentistry?
smarTooth is rated higher. smarTooth averages 5.0 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Handbook Pediatric Dentistry averages 4.3 from 74 ratings.
Do smarTooth or Handbook Pediatric Dentistry have ads?
Neither smarTooth nor Handbook Pediatric Dentistry shows ads.
Which is updated more often, smarTooth or Handbook Pediatric Dentistry?
smarTooth ships an update every 2 months, and Handbook Pediatric Dentistry every 8 months. Most recently, smarTooth was updated on October 24, 2026 and Handbook Pediatric Dentistry on October 24, 2026.

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