Comparison

TrayTime vs Tray With Me (Aligner Tracker)

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Tray With Me (Aligner Tracker)

Currently charting
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Track your clear aligners, hit your daily wear goals, and watch your smile transform with Tray With Me. Your orthodontic treatment is expensive enough. Unlike other aligner tracking apps that lock your data behind expensive monthly subscriptions, Tray With Me offers a One-Time Lifetime Unlock. Pay once, own it forever, and never worry about recurring fees. Enjoy a complete, premium tracking experience that actually respects your budget. Whether you are on your first tray or starting a final refinement phase, Tray With Me is the ultimate companion for your clear aligners, invisible braces, or retainers. WHY TRAY WITH ME? • SMART WEAR TIME TRACKER Start and stop your tray-out timer with a single tap. See your daily out-time budget at a glance and build your discipline with a visual daily streak. • NAGGING REMINDERS Left your trays out to eat and forgot to put them back in? Set custom Runaway Timers to remind you to put your aligners back in after 5, 15, 30, or 60 minutes. • SMILE TRANSFORMATION SLIDER Snap progress photos using our Ghost Camera overlay to perfectly align your teeth with your previous photos. Swipe the interactive Before & After slider to see exactly how much your smile has shifted over time. • TREATMENT CALENDAR & SWITCH DAYS Never miss a tray change. Our visual calendar tracks your past wear history and predicts your future switch dates. Receive a smart push notification on the exact day and time you need to move to your next set of aligners. • ALL-TIME STATS & TRENDS Dive deep into your orthodontic journey. View your daily, weekly, and monthly wearing hour averages. Access your lifetime history to prove to your orthodontist that you are hitting your 22-hour daily goals. • NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. NO HIDDEN FEES. Download today and explore all premium features with a 7-day complimentary full access preview—zero commitment and no credit card required to start. When you are ready, unlock the entire app forever with a single, affordable in-app purchase. • LIVE ACTIVITIES & WIDGETS Track your tray-out time without even opening the app. Tray With Me supports iOS Lock Screen Widgets, Home Screen Widgets, and Live Activities so your remaining daily budget is always visible on your Dynamic Island or Lock Screen. • REFINEMENTS & PAUSED TREATMENTS Treatment plans change. Easily pause your treatment if you are waiting for new trays from your doctor, or start a brand new Refinement Phase without losing any of your historical data. Perfect for anyone using clear aligners, invisible braces, or retainers like Invisalign, Spark, ClearCorrect, and SureSmile. Stay accountable, protect your investment, and achieve your perfect smile with Tray With Me. This app is a tracking tool only and does not provide medical advice or diagnoses. Always seek the advice of your orthodontist or dentist regarding your treatment. Do not ignore professional medical advice because of something you read in this app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TrayTime4 screens
Tray With Me (Aligner Tracker)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TrayTime at Free against Tray With Me (Aligner Tracker)'s $12.99. TrayTime also leads on iOS requirement (10.3 vs 26.2). Tray With Me (Aligner Tracker)'s advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). On 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

TrayTime is free to download; Tray With Me (Aligner Tracker) costs $12.99 up front. TrayTime sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tray With Me (Aligner Tracker) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TrayTime ships an update every 5 weeks, Tray With Me (Aligner Tracker) every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
TrayTime versus Tray With Me (Aligner Tracker): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrayTimeTray With Me (Aligner Tracker)
PriceFree — better$12.99
Rating4.1 (40 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank—#200 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.3 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPocketglow LLCYeung Seung Cho

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TrayTime

One-time1
  • TrayTime Full Version$1.99
2 purchases

Tray With Me (Aligner Tracker)

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$12.99

Questions

Is TrayTime free?
TrayTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tray With Me (Aligner Tracker) free?
Tray With Me (Aligner Tracker) costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do TrayTime or Tray With Me (Aligner Tracker) have ads?
Neither TrayTime nor Tray With Me (Aligner Tracker) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TrayTime or Tray With Me (Aligner Tracker)?
TrayTime ships an update every 5 weeks, and Tray With Me (Aligner Tracker) every 9 days. Most recently, TrayTime was updated on August 24, 2026 and Tray With Me (Aligner Tracker) on September 14, 2026.

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