# TrayBuddy vs BraceTime

The clearest difference is rating: BraceTime at 5.0 against TrayBuddy's 1.0. BraceTime also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). TrayBuddy's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TrayBuddy sells 2 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.

BraceTime holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BraceTime has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TrayBuddy ships an update every 2 months, BraceTime every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TrayBuddy | BraceTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traybuddy/id6760930918/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bracetime-aligner-tracker/id6762070275/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 88.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 53 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bookingly Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858166387) | [卓学 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892756052) |

## What reviewers say

### TrayBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traybuddy/id6760930918)

This app assists users in managing their clear aligner treatment. It allows tracking of wear time, comparison of progress photos, and encourages consistency. Maximize your investment in treatment by staying on track.

**Highlights:** Track clear aligner wear time, Compare progress photos side-by-side, Stay consistent with treatment, Monitor treatment journey, Free download and setup

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TrayBuddy Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| TrayBuddy Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### BraceTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bracetime-aligner-tracker/id6762070275)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BraceTime Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| BraceTime Pro Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| BraceTime Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TrayBuddy free?

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

### Is BraceTime free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TrayBuddy or BraceTime?

BraceTime is rated higher. TrayBuddy averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while BraceTime averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do TrayBuddy or BraceTime have ads?

Neither TrayBuddy nor BraceTime shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TrayBuddy or BraceTime?

TrayBuddy ships an update every 2 months, and BraceTime every 3 weeks. Most recently, TrayBuddy was updated on October 20, 2026 and BraceTime on October 14, 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.*