Comparison

SmileRetainr vs Tray Tick

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

Head to head
About

SmileRetainr

This app helps retainer wearers track their usage and set daily goals. It provides smart reminders to ensure consistent wear and protect orthodontic results. Maintain your smile with this easy-to-use tracking tool.

Highlights
  • Track retainer wear time
  • Set daily wear goals
  • Smart wear reminders
  • View wear history
  • Safeguard orthodontic results
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SmileRetainr is designed specifically for retainer wearers, helping you easily track your retainer wear history, ensure timely wear, and safeguard your orthodontic results. * TRACK YOUR WEAR TIME Record your retainer wear status anytime, get a clear view of your daily wear duration at a glance. * DAILY WEAR GOAL Set a daily wear time goal to help you develop and maintain consistent wear habits. * SMART WEAR REMINDERS Use personalized notification reminders to ensure timely retainer wear and prevent teeth shifting. Stay consistent with your retainer wear, and keep your perfect smile! EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Made with love in Foshan

About

Tray Tick

Features
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Tray Tick is a local-first wear tracker for aligners and retainers. RECORD WITH ONE TAP • Mark your aligner or retainer off and back on • See today’s wear time and your current off timer • Tie each record to the real plan, brand, and tray • Optionally enable and record chewie use VIEW AND RECORD QUICKLY • Check and record wear state directly from widgets • Use Dynamic Island and Lock Screen Live Activities to view off time and put the appliance back on • The system can show the Live Activity in Apple Watch Smart Stack and a paired Mac menu bar MANAGE THE FULL TREATMENT JOURNEY • Organize aligner plans, actual tray changes, and retainer routines • Review daily records in the calendar, timeline, and statistics • Add checkup, cleaning, and care events with local reminders • Save a wear-record image to show at an appointment PRIVACY FIRST • No account required; data stays on your device by default, with export and restore • No ads or third-party behavioral tracking • Does not provide or replace medical diagnosis or treatment advice TRAY TICK PRO Unlock multiple widgets and Lock Screen Live Activities, custom-range statistics, backup and restore, and more. Subscribe in the app, then manage or cancel in your Apple account settings. Privacy Policy: https://traytick.kkapp.cc/en/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SmileRetainr4 screens
Tray Tick4 screens

Verdict

The call

SmileRetainr and Tray Tick are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. SmileRetainr sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Tray Tick sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmileRetainr ships an update every 2 weeks, Tray Tick fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SmileRetainr versus Tray Tick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmileRetainrTray Tick
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer楚毅 苏瑶 罗

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SmileRetainr

Subscriptions2
  • SmileRetainr Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • SmileRetainr Pro Annual1 Year trial$6.991 Year
One-time2
  • SmileRetainr Pro Lifetime$2.99
  • SmileRetainr Pro Lifetime$9.99
1 purchases

Tray Tick

Subscriptions1
  • TrayTick Pro$5.991 Year

Questions

Is SmileRetainr free?
SmileRetainr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tray Tick free?
Tray Tick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SmileRetainr or Tray Tick have ads?
Neither SmileRetainr nor Tray Tick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmileRetainr or Tray Tick?
SmileRetainr ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tray Tick fortnightly. Most recently, SmileRetainr was updated on October 30, 2026 and Tray Tick on October 31, 2026.

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