Comparison

TrayHabit vs BraceTime

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

Head to head
About

TrayHabit

Features
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Your clear aligners only work while you wear them. TrayHabit tracks your daily wear time, nudges you when your trays are out too long, and reminds you when it's time to switch — so you finish your treatment on schedule. Built for anyone straightening their teeth with clear aligners or wearing a removable retainer. No account, no clutter — just tap when your trays come out and tap when they go back in. TRACK EVERY HOUR • One-tap timer for taking aligners out and putting them back in • Live progress toward your daily goal — 22 hours by default, fully adjustable • Overnight sessions split at midnight automatically, so every day stays accurate NEVER MISS A SWITCH • Set your change schedule and get a reminder on switch day • A friendly coach nudges you when your aligners have been out too long • Track more than one appliance — aligners and retainer side by side (Pro) SEE YOUR PROGRESS • A color-coded calendar shows how every day went at a glance • Weekly and monthly statistics reveal your wear patterns • Build streaks and unlock achievements that keep you motivated PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account or sign-up required • Your data stays on your device Works with trays from any provider or clinic. Some features require a TrayHabit Pro subscription. Terms of Use: https://trayhabit.nomadixapps.org/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://trayhabit.nomadixapps.org/privacy/

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

TrayHabit4 screens
BraceTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TrayHabit at every 4 days against BraceTime's every 3 weeks. BraceTime's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. TrayHabit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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

TrayHabit ships an update every 4 days, BraceTime every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TrayHabit versus BraceTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrayHabitBraceTime
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—88.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.018.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB87 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNOMADIX APPS LLC卓学 陈

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TrayHabit

Subscriptions2
  • TrayHabit Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • TrayHabit Pro Yearly$34.991 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 TrayHabit free?
TrayHabit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BraceTime free?
BraceTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TrayHabit or BraceTime have ads?
Neither TrayHabit nor BraceTime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TrayHabit or BraceTime?
TrayHabit ships an update every 4 days, and BraceTime every 3 weeks. Most recently, TrayHabit was updated on October 6, 2026 and BraceTime on October 14, 2026.

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