Impress vs Be ARCtive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Impress
This app facilitates clear aligner orthodontic treatment by allowing patients to track progress and communicate with their orthodontist. It provides guidance, reminders, and photo submission features to streamline the straightening process and reduce in-clinic visits.
- Photo submission for progress tracking
- Step-by-step treatment guidance
- Orthodontist reminders and recommendations
- Aligner change notifications
- Direct chat with orthodontist
- Reduced in-clinic visits
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The Impress App is designed to simplify the lives of our patients undergoing clear aligner orthodontic treatment and allow our medical team to better monitor their progress and maximize the efficiency of their treatment. Straightening your teeth has never been easier, quicker or more convenient! Make the most of your invisible aligners treatment with the Impress App: - Take photos of your smile when the app prompts you to and share it with your orthodontist - Get guidance through every step of the treatment process - Receive reminders and recommendations from your designated orthodontist - Get notifications when it’s time to change your aligners - Chat directly with your orthodontist, anytime, from any place - Save time and avoid in-clinics visit (unless you prefer to) Important: The Impress App is intended for use under the supervision of your Impress orthodontist experts. Our Patient Care team will provide you access to the app as soon as you start your treatment. Our goal is to provide an app which meets your needs. Remember that to achieve the final result you must follow your orthodontist's instructions on the correct use of your aligners. Want to know more about Impress? Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Smile2Impress/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impress_uk Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQsPEMzsqiNG3eohsiv2pRQ/about Visit our website: https://smile2impress.com/uk Enjoy our blog articles on: https://smile2impress.com/uk/blog Our goal is to provide an app which meets your needs and makes your treatment process easier and more engaging. We’d love to hear from you so don’t hesitate to send us your feedback at app_support@smile2impress.com
Be ARCtive
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The Health and Fitness App offers a variety of features, including: i) Core Tracking: Tracks daily steps, calories burned, and distance covered, then calculates your pace for a metrics dashboard. ii) Activity Logging: Features a timer and a route map that displays your exercise metrics directly on the map view. iii) Configuration: The settings page allows you to set notifications and choose your preferred unit for distance and pace.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Impress at 16.4 against Be ARCtive's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Impress ships an update fortnightly, Be ARCtive every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Impress | Be ARCtive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (257 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 257 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 152 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Smile2Impress SL | Osagie Godstand |
In-app purchases
Impress
No in-app purchases
Be ARCtive
No in-app purchases









