AlignerTracker vs Retainly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AlignerTracker
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Track your clear aligner wear time, avoid forgotten trays, and stay on schedule throughout your treatment. AlignerTracker helps clear aligner users record wear time, manage tray changes, and visualize progress with reminders, widgets, Apple Watch support, Live Activities, iCloud sync, and photo comparison. [Key Features] Wear Time Timer Record when your aligners are in or out with one tap. See today's wear time, goal progress, and remaining off-time at a glance. Forget-to-Wear Reminders Get notified before a short break turns into hours. Helpful after meals, brushing, or any time you remove your trays. Tray Change Schedule Keep every aligner stage organized. Check exchange dates, treatment progress, and past stages in one place. Live Activities & Dynamic Island Check your current status from the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island without opening the app. Apple Watch Support Start and stop tracking from your wrist, so daily recording stays quick and effortless. Home & Lock Screen Widgets Keep your daily progress visible and make quick checks throughout the day. Progress Photos & Comparison Capture progress photos and compare changes over time with Side by Side, Overlay Slider, and Timeline views. iCloud Sync Keep your data available across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. 58 Language and Regional Options Built for clear aligner users around the world. [Premium Plan] Unlock all features without limits and make aligner tracking easier throughout your treatment. - 7-day free trial available. - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage and cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. [Support & Terms] Privacy Policy: https://tn-house.com/apps/aligner-tracker/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: Please contact us via the Support URL.
Retainly
This app helps you track your retainer wear time automatically, providing smart reminders and building consistent habits. Monitor your progress with weekly and monthly logs to stay accountable to your orthodontist's instructions.
- Automatic wear time tracking
- Smart personalized reminders
- Daily wear streak building
- Weekly and monthly progress logs
- Private and no account required
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Stop Losing Your Orthodontic Progress. You spent months (maybe years) in braces or aligners. Your retainer is the only thing standing between your smile and shifting teeth — but it only works if you actually wear it. Retainly makes that effortless. TRACK WEAR TIME AUTOMATICALLY Log when your retainer goes in and comes out. Retainly calculates your daily wear time and shows you exactly whether you're hitting your target — no guessing, no mental maths. SMART REMINDERS THAT ACTUALLY HELP Set personalised alerts so you never forget to put it back in after eating, brushing, or that coffee break that turned into a three-hour catch-up. STREAK & HABIT BUILDING Build a daily wear streak and stay motivated. Consistency is everything with retainer wear — Retainly makes it a habit, not a chore. YOUR PROGRESS, AT A GLANCE Weekly and monthly wear logs let you see patterns, spot problem days, and stay accountable to your orthodontist's instructions. SIMPLE. PRIVATE. YOURS. No account required. No data shared. Everything lives on your device. Whether you're a new braces-off patient or a long-term retainer wearer, Retainly is the companion your orthodontist wishes you had. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Retainly at 16.4 against AlignerTracker's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. AlignerTracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Retainly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AlignerTracker | Retainly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TN-House | Glenn Francis |
In-app purchases
AlignerTracker
- Premium Plan (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Premium Plan (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
Retainly
- Pro$9.99






