Comparison

SNAP SMILE SHARE vs Aurent

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

Head to head
About

SNAP SMILE SHARE

Document your orthodontic journey with time-lapse videos and receive helpful reminders for aligner or retainer changes. Virtually try on different braces colors to visualize your smile transformation before sharing your progress.

Highlights
  • Time-lapse video creation
  • Progress documentation
  • Customizable reminders
  • Braces color simulator
  • Social media sharing
  • Picture filters (PRO)
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Create a time lapse video documenting your progress to a beautiful smile! The finished time lapse of braces treatment is easily shared via Facebook and Instagram to show off to your friends and family! Schedule text notifications to help patients follow their orthodontists instructions on changing elastics, aligners, retainers, and elastics. If you tend to forget to change your aligners, retainers, or elastic bands we have a feature that can alert you to when the next time to change it is! "Try on" different braces colors on a teeth model and share with friends, family, and your orthodontist. The braces color simulator makes it so easy to "try on" different colors to see what they would look like. During your next Orthodontist appointment you can show your doctor to let them know which colors you would like! PRO Version In the PRO version you can also use picture filters, create multiple albums, and add a custom logo or text to your braces time lapse video.

About

Aurent

Features
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Aurent is your companion for the braces and aligner journey — a simple, private way to track your progress from day one to the big reveal. DAY COUNTER See exactly how many days you've been in treatment, and how far along you are toward your estimated finish date. BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS Build a photo grid of your smile over time. Resize, zoom, and arrange photos your way, so you can watch small changes add up. MIRROR MODE Use your camera as a magnifying mirror to check your teeth, brackets, or aligners up close — no more guessing in a blurry bathroom mirror. MY JOURNEY TIMELINE Compare photos side by side across different dates to see your transformation unfold. TOOTH NOTES Add a quick note to how a tooth feels on any given day — track discomfort, progress, or just how you're feeling that day. PRIVATE BY DESIGN All your data — photos, notes, and progress — stays on your device. Nothing is uploaded, nothing is shared. You can also back up your data manually as a file whenever you'd like. APP LOCK Keep your photos private with an optional app lock. Whether you're just starting out or counting down to your last day in braces, Aurent helps you see the journey, one day at a time.

Screenshots

SNAP SMILE SHARE4 screens
Aurent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SNAP SMILE SHARE at every 3 weeks against Aurent's every 6 weeks. SNAP SMILE SHARE also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. SNAP SMILE SHARE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Aurent sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SNAP SMILE SHARE ships an update every 3 weeks, Aurent every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SNAP SMILE SHARE versus Aurent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSNAP SMILE SHAREAurent
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSteven James SchauSang Vi A

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SNAP SMILE SHARE

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$4.99
1 purchases

Aurent

One-time1
  • Aurent Premium – Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is SNAP SMILE SHARE free?
SNAP SMILE SHARE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aurent free?
Aurent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SNAP SMILE SHARE or Aurent have ads?
Neither SNAP SMILE SHARE nor Aurent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SNAP SMILE SHARE or Aurent?
SNAP SMILE SHARE ships an update every 3 weeks, and Aurent every 6 weeks. Most recently, SNAP SMILE SHARE was updated on October 16, 2026 and Aurent on October 13, 2026.

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