# Aligner Track vs Smilo

Aligner Track and Smilo both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Aligner Track's written reviews are positive against 38% of Smilo's. Aligner Track also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (303 vs 46). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smilo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Aligner Track asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Aligner Track against 4.5 for Smilo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aligner Track has 303 ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Aligner Track's written reviews are positive against 38% of Smilo's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aligner Track | Smilo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (303 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aligner-track/id6742465666/reviews) | **[4.5 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smilo-aligner-tracker-and-timer/id6761348584/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **303** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | **91.5% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 280 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ALIGNER TRACKER (PRIVATE) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715346902) | [Nabeel Akhtar Tak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832775708) |

## What reviewers say

### Aligner Track

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aligner-track/id6742465666)

Monitor your clear aligner treatment journey with this app. It provides a visual overview of your progress, tracks aligner wear, and offers reminders for changes. Communicate with your provider and store progress photos.

**Highlights:** 3D treatment visualization, Direct in-app chat with provider, Aligner wear time tracking, Calendar for aligner changes, Photo gallery for progress, Wear time reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Patient and helpful staff
- 👍 Smooth and successful impression process
- 👍 Clear and informative guidance
- 👍 Friendly and professional service


### Smilo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smilo-aligner-tracker-and-timer/id6761348584)

Effortlessly track your clear aligner wear time, manage trays, and monitor your smile's progress. This app offers a guided camera for consistent progress photos and smart reminders tailored to your treatment.

**Highlights:** Wear time tracking with progress ring, Tray management and switch reminders, Guided camera for progress photos, Smart, context-aware reminders, Compliance calendar with streak counter, Home screen widgets for glanceable info, Tray care logging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smilo Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Smilo Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Smilo Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Smilo Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Smilo Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Smilo Premium Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aligner Track free?

Aligner Track is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smilo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Aligner Track or Smilo?

Smilo is rated higher. Aligner Track averages 4.4 out of 5 from 303 ratings, while Smilo averages 4.5 from 46 ratings.

### Do Aligner Track or Smilo have ads?

Neither Aligner Track nor Smilo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Aligner Track or Smilo?

Aligner Track ships an update every 3 weeks, and Smilo every 3 weeks. Most recently, Aligner Track was updated on October 22, 2026 and Smilo on October 22, 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.*