Comparison

AlignerSilk vs TrayTime

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

Head to head
About

AlignerSilk

This app helps you stay on track with your clear aligner treatment. It provides tools for tracking wear time, managing trays, documenting progress with photos, and setting reminders to ensure a successful smile transformation.

Highlights
  • Wear time tracking with Live Activities
  • 14-day wear analytics and per-tray stats
  • Tray management and treatment timeline
  • Private, on-device photo journal
  • Customizable switch and out-of-mouth reminders
  • Privacy-focused, on-device data storage
Features
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Staying consistent with your aligners is the key to a successful treatment. AlignerSilk brings everything you need into one app, so you can focus on your smile- not your schedule. Wear Time Tracking Start and stop your out-time in seconds. Live Activities keep your timer visible on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, so you always know where you stand. Insights & Analytics Track your consistency with treatment long wear analytics and per-tray stats. Swipe through daily summaries and interactive charts to understand your habits and stay on goal. Tray Management Know exactly which tray you're on, how many days remain, and when your next switch is due. Easily adjust your schedule if your plan changes- and celebrate when you reach your final tray. Treatment Timeline A clear, full-length view of your entire treatment. Every tray, every date, all in one place. Photo Journal Document your progress tray by tray with a private, on-device photo gallery organised by tray and day. Reminders Set switch reminders on your own schedule, get alerts when you've been out too long, and never miss a tray change with optional full-screen alarms. Privacy First Your data lives on your device. Nothing syncs without your permission.

About

TrayTime

Track your clear aligner wear time with a simple tap system. Monitor daily progress, receive reminders for tray changes, and capture progress photos privately. Works with any aligner brand without requiring an account.

Highlights
  • Daily wear time tracking
  • Tray change reminders
  • Out-of-case reminders
  • Progress photo diary
  • Works with any aligner brand
  • No account required
Features
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TrayTime keeps your clear aligner schedule on track. Tap once when your trays go in, tap again when they come out — TrayTime counts every minute toward your daily wear goal. YOUR DAILY WEAR RING See today's wear time at a glance on the 22-hour ring (set your own goal from 20–23 h). When trays are out, a counter shows exactly how long they've been out — meals and brushing stay guilt-free, forgetting doesn't. TRAY CHANGES, ON SCHEDULE Enter your total trays and change interval once. TrayTime shows your current tray, days until the next change, and your estimated finish date — with a reminder on change day. OUT-TOO-LONG REMINDERS Left your trays in the case after lunch? TrayTime nudges you when they've been out too long. You choose the threshold, or turn it off. STREAKS & STATS Hit your daily goal and build a streak. Weekly charts show your wear pattern so you know exactly how your wear routine is going. PROGRESS PHOTOS Keep a private photo diary of your smile, organized by tray, with side-by-side comparison. Photos never leave your phone. WORKS WITH ANY BRAND Any clear aligner brand, any provider. No account, no sign-up, no cloud — everything stays on your device. TRAYTIME PRO (one-time purchase) Remove ads, unlock unlimited progress photos and extended statistics. Pay once, keep it forever. TrayTime is a wear-time tracking tool. It does not provide medical or orthodontic advice — always follow your provider's instructions.

Screenshots

AlignerSilk4 screens
TrayTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TrayTime at 3.7 against AlignerSilk's 3.0. TrayTime also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). AlignerSilk's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. TrayTime sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AlignerSilk asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TrayTime holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AlignerSilk ships an update every 2 weeks, TrayTime every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AlignerSilk versus TrayTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlignerSilkTrayTime
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size177 MB99 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJack BuhlerSEONYONG LEE

Customer experience

AlignerSilk

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TrayTime

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

AlignerSilk

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TrayTime

One-time1
  • TrayTime Pro$14.99

Questions

Is AlignerSilk free?
AlignerSilk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TrayTime free?
TrayTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AlignerSilk or TrayTime?
TrayTime is rated higher. AlignerSilk averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while TrayTime averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do AlignerSilk or TrayTime have ads?
TrayTime shows ads; AlignerSilk does not.
Which is updated more often, AlignerSilk or TrayTime?
AlignerSilk ships an update every 2 weeks, and TrayTime every 3 weeks. Most recently, AlignerSilk was updated on October 31, 2026 and TrayTime on October 31, 2026.

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