Comparison

Smilo vs Aligner Wear Time Journal

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

Head to head
About

Smilo

Effortlessly track your clear aligner wear time, manage trays, and monitor your smile's progress. This app offers a guided camera for consistent progress photos and smart reminders tailored to your treatment.

Highlights
  • Wear time tracking with progress ring
  • Tray management and switch reminders
  • Guided camera for progress photos
  • Smart, context-aware reminders
  • Compliance calendar with streak counter
  • Home screen widgets for glanceable info
  • Tray care logging
Features
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Smilo is the aligner tracker that makes wearing your clear aligners effortless. Built for Invisalign, ClearCorrect, Byte, Spark, Angel Aligner, SureSmile, Candid Pro, 3M Clarity Aligners, Impress Aligners and all other clear aligner brands. Smilo gives you one beautiful place to track your wear time, manage your trays, and watch your smile transform. THE TIMER THAT ACTUALLY WORKS Tap to start. Tap to stop. That's it. A satisfying progress ring fills as you hit your daily wear goal — whether your orthodontist recommends 20, 22, or custom hours. See your daily compliance at a glance, with live sessions tracked to the second. TRAY TRACKING DONE RIGHT Know exactly which tray you're on, how many days you've been wearing it, and when to switch. Your orthodontist's recommendation is your guide — but life happens. Smilo lets you switch early when the fit is right, or delay by a day or two when you need more time. No rigid deadlines. Treatment that works with your reality. CLINICAL-GRADE PROGRESS PHOTOS Capture your smile transformation with Smilo's guided camera. An oval teeth guide and crosshair overlay keep every photo framed consistently — so your progress photos actually look like progress. A soft screen flash gives you clean, even lighting every time. Metadata (date, day, tray number) is stamped directly on every photo. SMART REMINDERS THAT MAKE SENSE Smilo reminds you at the right moments — after meals, at the end of the day, on tray switch day — with messages that reflect what's actually happening in your treatment. No generic alerts. No notifications that make no sense at 10pm. COMPLIANCE CALENDAR See your full treatment history on a colour-coded calendar. Green for days you hit your goal. Amber for partial days. A streak counter keeps you motivated to stay consistent. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Glance at your wear time, tray number, and switch countdown without opening the app. Smilo's widgets update in real time and look beautiful on any home screen. WORKS WITH ALL ALIGNERS Invisalign, ClearCorrect, Byte, Spark, Candid, SureSmile, Angel Aligner, 3M Clarity, Candid Pro, 3M Clarity Aligners, Impress Aligners or any custom lab aligner — Smilo works with every clear aligner brand and every orthodontic practice. RECOMMENDED BY DENTAL PROFESSIONALS Smilo is used and recommended by orthodontists and dentists who want their patients to complete treatment on time, with consistent wear, and without the frustration of clunky apps. TRAY CARE MADE SIMPLE Keep your aligners clean and your care routine consistent with Smilo’s dedicated tray-care section. Log each cleaning session, see when your aligners were last cleaned, and build better habits throughout treatment—all without needing a separate reminder or notes app. THEMES THAT FEEL LIKE YOU Personalise Smilo with a selection of beautifully designed themes. Choose the appearance that matches your style and switch themes whenever you like, while keeping the same clear, distraction-free tracking experience. DARK MODE SUPPORT Choose the appearance that feels best to you and change it anytime from inside the app. Support for both light and dark modes. No account required. No sync required. Your data stays on your device. Disclaimer: Smilo offers a free trial. Full access requires a Smilo Pro subscription. Smilo Pro is an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://level-plough-2b8.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-SMILO-33628e4b90d780f88cc6dbee9136985c Terms of Use: https://level-plough-2b8.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-for-Smilo-33628e4b90d780c9b8e7dd75d5df51b4

About

Aligner Wear Time Journal

Features
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Aligner Wear Time Journal helps you keep track of your orthodontic aligner wear time. • Follow your daily wear goal with a live timer • Review your wear history and 7-day average • Keep track of your current aligner and total aligner count • Set how many days to wear each aligner • Get reminders when your aligner is out and an evening reminder • Switch between English and Czech Your treatment data is stored locally on your device. Aligner Time is a tracking tool. Follow your orthodontist’s instructions. This app does not replace professional advice.

Screenshots

Smilo4 screens
Aligner Wear Time Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Aligner Wear Time Journal at every 4 days against Smilo's every 3 weeks. Smilo's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 27.0). 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. Smilo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Aligner Wear Time Journal sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smilo ships an update every 3 weeks, Aligner Wear Time Journal every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Smilo versus Aligner Wear Time Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmiloAligner Wear Time Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (51 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings51 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better27.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNabeel Akhtar TakADAM NOCAR

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Smilo

Subscriptions6
  • Smilo Pro Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Smilo Pro Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Smilo Premium Weekly$9.997 Days
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  • Smilo Premium Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Smilo Pro Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Smilo Premium Yearly$99.991 Year
3 purchases

Aligner Wear Time Journal

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99

Questions

Is Smilo free?
Smilo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aligner Wear Time Journal free?
Aligner Wear Time Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smilo or Aligner Wear Time Journal have ads?
Neither Smilo nor Aligner Wear Time Journal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smilo or Aligner Wear Time Journal?
Smilo ships an update every 3 weeks, and Aligner Wear Time Journal every 4 days. Most recently, Smilo was updated on November 9, 2026 and Aligner Wear Time Journal on November 6, 2026.

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