TrayTime vs TrayMinder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TrayTime
This app helps Invisalign users track their aligner wear time with a simple interface. It allows easy starting, stopping, and editing of timer events, with visual history to monitor progress towards daily goals. An Apple Watch app and complication offer convenient on-the-go tracking.
- Single-tap timer start/stop
- View 'Time On' and 'Time Off'
- Edit past timer events
- Visual history of usage trends
- Configurable daily goal
- Apple Watch app and complication
- Track current tray number
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TrayTime was designed by an Invisalign user, for Invisalign users. Refined over months of real-world usage, TrayTime makes using the app as streamlined and simple as possible. Start and stop the timer with a single tap. Easily view how long your trays have been on for—and off for! This makes it really easy to tell if you're on track to hit your daily goal. When you inevitably forget to start or stop the timer, TrayTime makes it simple to fix. You can easily add or edit past events. TrayTime tracks your full history, so you can visually monitor your usage trends, see which days you achieved your daily goal, and identify any areas for improvement. Show your history to your Orthodontist to put a smile on their face. TrayTime includes a streamlined Apple Watch app. Start and stop the timer directly from your wrist, and quickly check your daily usage. The included complication displays the timer state on your watch face, and allows fast access to the app. Designed specifically for the daily needs of Invisalign users, TrayTime makes it simple to record your tray usage and stay on track to achieve your perfect smile. APP FEATURES * Streamlined interface designed by an Invisalign user, for Invisalign users. * Large display shows your "Time On" and "Time Off". "Time Off" shows you how long your trays have been OFF for today, so you can quickly calculate if you're on track to hit your daily goal (or whether you have time for a snack). * Start/stop the timer with a single tap, or from the Apple Watch app, or from the iPhone's Quick Action shortcut menu. (Requires iPhone 6s or higher) * Records a full history of every event. History is easily editable if you forgot to start or stop the timer. * Visual history indicates which days you met your daily goal in a clear, easy-to-read format. * Configurable daily goal. Set to 22 hours per day by default, but configurable for your individual needs. * Manually add timer events if you removed your trays when your iPhone was out of reach. * Track which tray number you are currently on. APPLE WATCH FEATURES * Quickly view your "Time On" and "Time Off" directly on your wrist. * Easily start and stop the timer in the Apple Watch app. * Provides a watch face complication so you can quickly see if the timer is running, and rapidly launch the app. * App works even when your iPhone is out of range. Any timer events started/stopped will be synced back to your iPhone. IN-APP PURCHASE * Some features require a one-time in-app purchase. * A 7-day trial is available in the app, so you can try before you buy. * A single, one-time purchase unlocks the app on all your devices.
TrayMinder
This app helps users stay on track with their clear aligner treatments. It provides tools for tracking wear time, setting reminders, and documenting progress with photos and notes. Advanced features are available through an optional subscription.
- Aligner wear time tracking
- Smart reminders for tray insertion
- Aligner change notifications
- Progress photo documentation (Teethie)
- Calendar for appointments and notes
- Wear data sharing with orthodontist
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Built by an orthodontist, TrayMinder® helps you stay on track with your clear aligners, like Invisalign®, ClearCorrect®, Angel Aligner®, and others, so you can get the best possible results from your treatment. Your treatment is an investment. Your wear time protects it. Staying consistent helps you stay on schedule and avoid unnecessary delays. TrayMinder® gives you the tools to stay on track every day. ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ TIMER • Start/pause timer to track daily aligner wear • Automatically adjusts for time zones and daylight saving — no mental math • Share wear data with your doctor via email or text • Set reminders to put your trays back in after meals CALENDAR • Get notified when it’s time to switch aligners • Add reminders for orthodontic appointments • Add daily notes (e.g., pain, rubber bands, etc.) • Visualize your progress with a color-coded calendar TEETHIE® (Teeth Selfie) • Snap a photo with each tray change to track progress • Import existing photos from your library • Scroll through and watch your smile transform • Create side-by-side comparison photos • Make time-lapse videos to visualize your full treatment journey TREATMENT & RETAINERS • Track your clear aligner treatment from start to finish • Start a refinement when your treatment plan changes • Continue using TrayMinder® with Retainer Mode after active treatment • Back up and restore your treatment data ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ TRAYMINDER FREE Everything you need to track your aligner wear. Supported by ads. TRAYMINDER+ The best TrayMinder experience. No ads. More tools. More ways to stay on track. TrayMinder+ includes: → No ads → Home Screen widgets → Siri voice commands & shortcuts → Unlimited Teethie photo storage → Live Activities on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island → Apple Watch support to track wear time from your wrist → Calendar sync for aligner changes and appointments → Multi-device sync for your wear time, treatment plan, and photos Protect your smile investment and get the most out of your aligner treatment. ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ © 2026 TrayMinder LLC. All rights reserved. All product names, trademarks, and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All company, product, and service names used in this app are for identification purposes only. End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://trayminder.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TrayMinder at 4.7 against TrayTime's 4.1. TrayMinder also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 40). TrayTime's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. TrayTime sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TrayMinder sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TrayMinder holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TrayMinder has 5.2K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of TrayTime's written reviews are positive against 65% of TrayMinder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
TrayTime ships an update every 5 weeks, TrayMinder daily. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TrayTime | TrayMinder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (40 ratings) | 4.7 (5.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews — better | 64.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 40 | 5.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #83 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 172 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Pocketglow LLC | TrayMinder LLC |
Customer experience
TrayTime
TrayMinder
Bugs and requests
TrayTime
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
TrayMinder
Reported bugs
3 issues- Photos not saving or uploading correctly
- Timer issues and inaccurate tracking
- Notification problems and duplicate reminders
Requested features
5 requests- Time zone adjustment for travelers
- Parental controls or multi-user support
- Countdown widget for home screen
- Customizable color themes
- Chewie reminder feature
In-app purchases
TrayTime
- TrayTime Full Version$1.99
TrayMinder
- TrayMinder+$4.991 Month
- TrayMinder+14 Days trial$39.991 Year
- (Legacy) Remove Ads$1.99
- (Legacy) Apple Watch Support$1.99
- TrayMinder+ (Lifetime)$69.99







