# TrayMinder vs 22 Hours

The clearest difference is rating: TrayMinder at 4.7 against 22 Hours's 3.7. TrayMinder also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 3). 22 Hours's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TrayMinder sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 22 Hours asks for nothing beyond the download.

TrayMinder holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TrayMinder has 5.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TrayMinder ships an update daily, 22 Hours monthly. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TrayMinder | 22 Hours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trayminder-aligner-timer/id1320684802/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/22-hours-aligner-tracker/id6764899476/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 64.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#77** | — |
| Size | 167 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TrayMinder LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1317535909) | [Gazewing LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895955102) |

## What reviewers say

### TrayMinder

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

**Currently charting:** #77 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


### 22 Hours

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/22-hours-aligner-tracker/id6764899476)

This app helps users track their clear aligner wear time accurately. It provides simple one-tap logging for aligner insertion and removal, offering insights into daily progress, streaks, and treatment history. The app also includes helpful reminders and progress photo capabilities.

**Highlights:** One-tap aligner wear logging, Daily out-time budget visualization, Streak tracking for goal achievement, Detailed stats and treatment history, Customizable reminders for aligner changes, Progress photo capture and management, Siri integration for hands-free logging

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TrayMinder free?

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

### Is 22 Hours free?

22 Hours is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TrayMinder or 22 Hours?

TrayMinder is rated higher. TrayMinder averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while 22 Hours averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do TrayMinder or 22 Hours have ads?

TrayMinder shows ads; 22 Hours does not.

### Which is updated more often, TrayMinder or 22 Hours?

TrayMinder ships an update daily, and 22 Hours monthly. Most recently, TrayMinder was updated on October 12, 2026 and 22 Hours on October 12, 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.*