Comparison

SmileProgress vs Braces Progress Photos

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

Head to head
About

SmileProgress

Features
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SmileProgress lets you record and organize photos of your orthodontic journey entirely on your device. Capture, align, anonymize, and compare in one flow β€” and share anonymously only when you choose to. It is an app for keeping your own record, at your own pace. Main features - Record from the same angle: organize open / closed Γ— front / right / left photos by date - Auto-align: detects the mouth area and matches level, center, and size so Before / After are easy to compare - Easy comparison: pick first vs. latest, 1 month ago, or 3 months ago, and view with a slider, side by side, or time-lapse - Anonymization preview: check the shared image beforehand; EXIF and location data are removed - Sharing you control: sharing always goes through an explicit action and a confirmation screen, so nothing is ever posted automatically - Delete anytime: you can take down a shared post whenever you want Privacy - Original photos are kept only on your device and are never sent to our servers - Only anonymized, adjusted images are used when you share - Whether to share is entirely your choice SmileProgress is not a medical device and is not intended for diagnosis or treatment. It is an app for recording and looking back. Pricing - Browsing posts and sharing anonymously are free - Recording photos is free for 90 days from the day you add your first photo - After that, viewing, comparing, exporting, backing up and sharing what you have already recorded stays free - The one-time purchase is needed only to keep adding new photos Features unlocked by the one-time purchase stay available for good. We plan to add a Pro plan (extra features) in the future, but we will never move one-time features behind a paid plan. Early buyers will receive a benefit when Pro launches.

About

Braces Progress Photos

Features
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Orthodontic treatment is a long journey before you see results. Looking in the mirror every day, it's easy to wonder: "Are my teeth actually moving?" Soroe turns that doubt into confidence. It's a progress-tracking app for orthodontic treatment that keeps your photos and meals on a single timeline. Works with both braces and aligners. β–  Shoot with your previous photo overlaid Your last photo appears as a translucent overlay, so every shot has the same framing and distance. Guide outlines help with your first shot, for both the front view and the profile. Adjust the overlay strength or turn it off, and use the 3-second timer or volume-button shutter. β–  Compare before and now with a slider Swipe between two photos with your finger. Export comparison images with the date and day count baked in β€” ready to share. β–  Timelapse Turn your photo series into a short video and watch your teeth move. Months of treatment become a few seconds of film. β–  Three meals a day Log breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a photo, a note, and a 1-5 rating for how easy it was to eat. Sort by "easiest first" and you can find something you managed before, on the days when chewing hurts. β–  Moments worth keeping Wire adjustments, gear you bought, the bracket that came off. A photo and a note now says more than memory will later. β–  Scrub through your progress Slide the ruler and the day count moves under your finger, bringing up that day's photo and moments. The whole journey, one swipe away. β–  Home Screen widgets Your day count and a before-vs-latest comparison, right on your Home Screen. The change is there without opening the app. β–  Privacy first Your photos and data are stored only on your device and in your own iCloud. There are no developer servers β€” photos are never sent anywhere. No account needed. Note: This app is not a medical device. It is intended for recording and organizing progress photos only, and does not provide diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice. Always consult your orthodontist or dentist for treatment decisions.

Screenshots

SmileProgress4 screens
Braces Progress Photos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Braces Progress Photos at every 3 days against SmileProgress's every 3 weeks. SmileProgress's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. SmileProgress sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Braces Progress Photos sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmileProgress ships an update every 3 weeks, Braces Progress Photos every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
SmileProgress versus Braces Progress Photos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmileProgressBraces Progress Photos
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.6 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size37 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNaoki MORIMitsuhiro Ogata

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SmileProgress

One-time1
  • Keep Recording (one-time)$0.99
3 purchases

Braces Progress Photos

One-time3
  • A coffee$1.99
  • Coffee and a snack$4.99
  • Lunch$11.99

Questions

Is SmileProgress free?
SmileProgress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Braces Progress Photos free?
Braces Progress Photos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SmileProgress or Braces Progress Photos have ads?
Neither SmileProgress nor Braces Progress Photos shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmileProgress or Braces Progress Photos?
SmileProgress ships an update every 3 weeks, and Braces Progress Photos every 3 days. Most recently, SmileProgress was updated on October 25, 2026 and Braces Progress Photos on October 25, 2026.

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