# TrayMinder vs Braces Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Braces Tracker at 100% against TrayMinder's 65%. Braces Tracker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). TrayMinder's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 9). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TrayMinder sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Braces Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Braces Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TrayMinder has 5.2K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of TrayMinder's written reviews are positive against 100% of Braces Tracker's.

TrayMinder ships an update daily, Braces Tracker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TrayMinder | Braces Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trayminder-aligner-timer/id1320684802/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braces-tracker/id6503261634/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#87** | — |
| Size | 172 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TrayMinder LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1317535909) | [Fraker Consulting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1748647537) |

## What reviewers say

### TrayMinder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trayminder-aligner-timer/id1320684802)

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TrayMinder+ | $4.99 | per month |
| TrayMinder+ | $39.99 | per year |
| (Legacy) Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| (Legacy) Apple Watch Support | $1.99 | one-time |
| TrayMinder+ (Lifetime) | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Well-designed and packed with features
- 🚀 Excellent tracking and reminders
- 📊 Helpful statistics and progress tracking
- 🔍 Detailed and customizable
- 🤖 Seamless Apple Watch integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Syncing and connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 🔒 Concerns about in-app purchases and subscriptions
- 🔍 Confusing or unintuitive UI elements

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not saving or uploading correctly
- Timer issues and inaccurate tracking
- Notification problems and duplicate reminders

**Requested features**

- Time zone adjustment for travelers
- Parental controls or multi-user support
- Countdown widget for home screen
- Customizable color themes
- Chewie reminder feature


### Braces Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braces-tracker/id6503261634)

This app helps users manage their orthodontic treatment by tracking progress photos, hygiene tasks, and appointment details. Users can also log expander and elastic usage, pick bracket colors, and generate progress reports. It's designed to make the braces journey smoother and more organized.

**Highlights:** Smile progress photo tracking, Hygiene task logging, Expander and elastics task logging, Bracket color selection, Appointment tracking, Progress report generation, Secure data storage

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TrayMinder free?

TrayMinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Braces Tracker free?

Braces Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TrayMinder or Braces Tracker?

Braces Tracker is rated higher. TrayMinder averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Braces Tracker averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do TrayMinder or Braces Tracker have ads?

Both TrayMinder and Braces Tracker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TrayMinder or Braces Tracker?

TrayMinder ships an update daily, and Braces Tracker every 2 months. Most recently, TrayMinder was updated on September 29, 2026 and Braces Tracker on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*