Comparison

Bracie vs BraceTime

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

Head to head
About

Bracie

This app helps you manage your orthodontic treatment by tracking appointments, logging care instructions, and visualizing your smile's progress. It provides a resource library for expert advice and includes a brushing timer to build healthy habits.

Highlights
  • Track orthodontic appointments
  • Log care instructions
  • Visual progress timeline
  • Brushing timer
  • Resource library
  • Customizable reminders
Features
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Disclaimer: Bracie is an informational and tracking tool only. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your orthodontist, dentist, doctor, or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay seeking it because of information in the app. Bracie is not for emergencies. If you require urgent help, contact emergency services immediately. Subscription required. Bracie is free to download, but all features and content require an active Bracie subscription, available as an in-app purchase. With a subscription, Bracie becomes your personal companion for a confident and healthy smile throughout your orthodontic journey. Bracie replaces confusion with clarity, helping you track your treatment, log visits, and find answers right when you need them. From your first consultation to your final retainer, Bracie is designed to be your partner every step of the way. Manage your appointments, understand your care instructions, and see your hard work pay off with a visual timeline of your new smile. What’s included with a Bracie subscription Track Every Visit - Log details from each orthodontic appointment, including treatment updates, care instructions, and your next appointment date. Audio Notes - Record your orthodontist’s instructions directly in the app so you never forget important advice. Build Healthy Habits - Use the built-in brushing timer to ensure you’re brushing for the recommended duration and stay on track with your care. Visualise Your Progress - Create a photo gallery of your smile’s transformation. Add photos from your visits or directly from your camera to see how far you’ve come. Resource Library - Access a comprehensive library of articles from orthodontic experts. Get clear, reliable answers to your questions about appliances, care, and what to expect. Emergency Contact - Keep your orthodontist’s contact information handy for urgent issues, such as a broken appliance. Personalised Reminders - Set custom notifications to remind you to brush, wear your elastics, or for your next appointment. Download Bracie today and start your orthodontic journey with confidence. Subscription details - All features and content in Bracie require a paid subscription, purchased via in-app purchase. - Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. - Subscription prices and options are displayed clearly in the app. Privacy policy: https://www.bracie.app/privacy Terms of service: https://www.bracie.app/terms

About

BraceTime

Track your clear aligner or retainer wear time with a simple timer and photo timeline. Manage tray changes, build consistent habits, and visualize your smile's progress privately on your device.

Highlights
  • Aligner wear time tracking
  • Tray change management
  • Progress photo timeline
  • Daily wear habit building
  • Gentle reminders
  • Private, on-device data storage
Features
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Stay on track with clear aligners, braces, or retainers. BraceTime helps you track wear time, manage tray changes, and see your smile progress over time—without ads or an account. A simple timer for real life Record when your aligners are out and when they are back in. See your daily total, avoid leaving trays out too long, and stay close to your wear goal. If you forget to start or stop the timer, you can correct the record later. Build better wear habits Daily progress, calendar history, and gentle reminders make it easier to stay consistent through treatment. Get reminded after meals and review past days whenever you need to understand your routine. Manage every tray change Keep track of your current tray, know when it is time to switch, and stay aligned with your treatment schedule. When you need to wear a tray longer or your plan changes, update the schedule instead of starting over. See your smile change Take progress photos, build a private visual timeline, and compare photos side by side as your teeth gradually move. Your first 5 progress photos are included; BraceTime Pro unlocks unlimited photos. Private and lightweight No account required. Your wear records and photos stay on your device. BraceTime has no ads. Made for Apple devices Use the core timer, daily progress, calendar history, tray plan, and first 5 progress photos on iPhone. BraceTime Pro adds custom reminders, unlimited progress photos, Apple Watch controls, widgets, Live Activities, and Siri Shortcuts. Choose monthly, annual, or one-time lifetime access. Perfect for Invisalign users, clear aligner wearers, braces and retainer users, and anyone serious about staying consistent with orthodontic treatment. Privacy Policy: https://bracetime.github.io/bracetime-privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bracie4 screens
BraceTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BraceTime at 89% against Bracie's 0%. BraceTime also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bracie sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and BraceTime sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bracie ships an update fortnightly, BraceTime every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bracie versus BraceTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBracieBraceTime
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB87 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperBracie Ltd卓学 陈

Customer experience

Bracie

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

BraceTime

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Bracie

Subscriptions4
  • Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
6 purchases

BraceTime

Subscriptions4
  • BraceTime Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • BraceTime Pro Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
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  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • BraceTime Pro Lifetime$24.99
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Bracie free?
Bracie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BraceTime free?
BraceTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bracie or BraceTime have ads?
Neither Bracie nor BraceTime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bracie or BraceTime?
Bracie ships an update fortnightly, and BraceTime every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bracie was updated on October 3, 2026 and BraceTime on October 14, 2026.

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