# AlignerTime vs Aligner Wear Timer

The clearest difference is rating: AlignerTime at 4.4 against Aligner Wear Timer's 1.0. AlignerTime also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AlignerTime sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Aligner Wear Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AlignerTime holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AlignerTime has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AlignerTime ships an update every 3 weeks, Aligner Wear Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AlignerTime | Aligner Wear Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alignertime-aligner-tracker/id6762070275/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aligner-wear-timer-tray/id6765633330/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 90 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | +12 |
| Developer | [卓学 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892756052) | [Karol Jaworski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799974477) |

## What reviewers say

### AlignerTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alignertime-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 | $23.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| BraceTime Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### Aligner Wear Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aligner-wear-timer-tray/id6765633330)

This app helps clear aligner and retainer patients track their daily wear time accurately. It features a simple two-tap timer, removal alerts, and a tray change schedule. Premium features include progress photos and advanced tracking tools.

**Highlights:** Two-tap wear timer, Real-time daily wear total, Removal logging, Removal alerts, Tray change countdown, Progress photo saving

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tray Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Tray Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Tray Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AlignerTime free?

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

### Is Aligner Wear Timer free?

Aligner Wear Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AlignerTime or Aligner Wear Timer?

AlignerTime is rated higher. AlignerTime averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Aligner Wear Timer averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AlignerTime or Aligner Wear Timer have ads?

Neither AlignerTime nor Aligner Wear Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AlignerTime or Aligner Wear Timer?

AlignerTime ships an update every 3 weeks, and Aligner Wear Timer monthly. Most recently, AlignerTime was updated on October 28, 2026 and Aligner Wear Timer on October 25, 2026.

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