Comparison

DentalMonitoring vs TrayMinder

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

Head to head
About

DentalMonitoring

This app allows dental professionals to remotely monitor orthodontic treatment progress between in-office visits. Patients can easily capture intraoral images at home, receive personalized advice, and track their treatment evolution, fostering motivation and better adherence.

Highlights
  • Remote patient treatment monitoring
  • Intraoral image capture
  • In-app patient tutorials
  • Treatment progress tracking
  • Patient-practitioner communication
  • Before/after treatment comparison
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DentalMonitoring is designed to help dental professionals monitor the evolution of their patients’ orthodontic treatments remotely, between in-practice appointments. It can only be used under the supervision of a clinician, who provides patients with their personal login information. The DentalMonitoring app is intended to be used with the patented DM ScanBox and DM Cheek Retractor, to maximize the quality of each intraoral picture taken with patients’ smartphones. If you’re a patient, the app provides: • Ease of use: No technical expertise is needed to use DentalMonitoring. An in-app tutorial is available explaining how to take good intra-oral pictures. • Convenience: With regular screening of the orthodontic treatment evolution, from the comfort of home. • Control: Regular monitoring can help prevent potential treatment complications. • Communication: Patients receive specific notifications and advice from their practitioner via the app, and can send messages, too. • Motivation: Patients see their treatment progress with a before/after comparison, and stay motivated throughout their treatment with achievement statistics. If you’re a dental professional, the app provides: • Control: Remotely monitor the evolution of patients’ treatments, track potential issues and set clinical goals for complete monitoring of treatment progression. • Time optimization: Prevent unexpected clinical situations by getting accurate notification according to your customized protocol • Workflow optimization: Use only one workflow and apply to all patients for increased efficiency, while ensuring an outstanding patient experience. • Patient compliance: Regular follow-ups lead to higher treatment adherence!

About

TrayMinder

This app helps users stay on track with their clear aligner treatments. It provides tools for tracking wear time, setting reminders, and documenting progress with photos and notes. Advanced features are available through an optional subscription.

Highlights
  • Aligner wear time tracking
  • Smart reminders for tray insertion
  • Aligner change notifications
  • Progress photo documentation (Teethie)
  • Calendar for appointments and notes
  • Wear data sharing with orthodontist
Features
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Built by an orthodontist, TrayMinder® helps you stay on track with your clear aligners, like Invisalign®, ClearCorrect®, Angel Aligner®, and others, so you can get the best possible results from your treatment. Your treatment is an investment. Your wear time protects it. Staying consistent helps you stay on schedule and avoid unnecessary delays. TrayMinder® gives you the tools to stay on track every day. ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ TIMER • Start/pause timer to track daily aligner wear • Automatically adjusts for time zones and daylight saving — no mental math • Share wear data with your doctor via email or text • Set reminders to put your trays back in after meals CALENDAR • Get notified when it’s time to switch aligners • Add reminders for orthodontic appointments • Add daily notes (e.g., pain, rubber bands, etc.) • Visualize your progress with a color-coded calendar TEETHIE® (Teeth Selfie) • Snap a photo with each tray change to track progress • Import existing photos from your library • Scroll through and watch your smile transform • Create side-by-side comparison photos • Make time-lapse videos to visualize your full treatment journey TREATMENT & RETAINERS • Track your clear aligner treatment from start to finish • Start a refinement when your treatment plan changes • Continue using TrayMinder® with Retainer Mode after active treatment • Back up and restore your treatment data ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ TRAYMINDER FREE Everything you need to track your aligner wear. Supported by ads. TRAYMINDER+ The best TrayMinder experience. No ads. More tools. More ways to stay on track. TrayMinder+ includes: → No ads → Home Screen widgets → Siri voice commands & shortcuts → Unlimited Teethie photo storage → Live Activities on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island → Apple Watch support to track wear time from your wrist → Calendar sync for aligner changes and appointments → Multi-device sync for your wear time, treatment plan, and photos Protect your smile investment and get the most out of your aligner treatment. ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ © 2026 TrayMinder LLC. All rights reserved. All product names, trademarks, and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All company, product, and service names used in this app are for identification purposes only. End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://trayminder.com/privacy

Screenshots

DentalMonitoring4 screens
TrayMinder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DentalMonitoring at none against TrayMinder's 5. DentalMonitoring also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (89% vs 65%). TrayMinder's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and chart position 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. TrayMinder sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. DentalMonitoring asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for DentalMonitoring against 4.7 for TrayMinder. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 5.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of DentalMonitoring's written reviews are positive against 65% of TrayMinder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DentalMonitoring ships an update every 5 weeks, TrayMinder every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
DentalMonitoring versus TrayMinder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDentalMonitoringTrayMinder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (14K ratings) — better4.7 (5.2K ratings)
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews — better64.8% of reviews
Number of ratings14K — better5.2K
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#159#96 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size437 MB172 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperDental MonitoringTrayMinder LLC

Customer experience

DentalMonitoring

All ratings13,970 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews1,239 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative7.7%

TrayMinder

All ratings5,214 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews620 reviews
Positive64.8%
Neutral11.3%
Negative23.9%

User reviews

DentalMonitoring

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient for travel
  • 🚀 Saves time compared to in-person visits
  • 👍 Straightforward instructions
  • 👍 Allows communication with orthodontist

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with scan registration
  • 🐛 Blurry photos with certain phone models
  • 🐛 Repetitive/patronizing feedback messages
  • 🔍 Limited ability to review/retake individual scans
  • 🔍 Inflexible scan scheduling

TrayMinder

From 5.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Well-designed and packed with features
  • 🚀 Excellent tracking and reminders
  • 📊 Helpful statistics and progress tracking
  • 🔍 Detailed and customizable
  • 🤖 Seamless Apple Watch integration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Syncing and connectivity issues
  • 🔋 Battery drain
  • 🔒 Concerns about in-app purchases and subscriptions
  • 🔍 Confusing or unintuitive UI elements

Bugs and requests

DentalMonitoring

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scans sometimes fail to upload
  • Aligner number resets unexpectedly
  • Support link in app not functioning

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to customize scan schedule
  • Ability to review and retake individual scans
  • More personalized feedback messages
  • Improved compatibility with latest phone models
  • Ability to compare progress across multiple past scans

TrayMinder

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Photos not saving or uploading correctly
  • Timer issues and inaccurate tracking
  • Notification problems and duplicate reminders

Requested features

5 requests
  • Time zone adjustment for travelers
  • Parental controls or multi-user support
  • Countdown widget for home screen
  • Customizable color themes
  • Chewie reminder feature

In-app purchases

None

DentalMonitoring

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

TrayMinder

Subscriptions2
  • TrayMinder+$4.991 Month
  • TrayMinder+14 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • (Legacy) Remove Ads$1.99
  • (Legacy) Apple Watch Support$1.99
  • TrayMinder+ (Lifetime)$69.99

Questions

Is DentalMonitoring free?
DentalMonitoring is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TrayMinder free?
TrayMinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DentalMonitoring or TrayMinder?
DentalMonitoring is rated higher. DentalMonitoring averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while TrayMinder averages 4.7 from 5.2K ratings.
Do DentalMonitoring or TrayMinder have ads?
TrayMinder shows ads; DentalMonitoring does not.
Which is updated more often, DentalMonitoring or TrayMinder?
DentalMonitoring ships an update every 5 weeks, and TrayMinder every 2 days. Most recently, DentalMonitoring was updated on September 23, 2026 and TrayMinder on September 22, 2026.
Which is more popular, DentalMonitoring or TrayMinder?
DentalMonitoring currently peaks at #159 in the App Store charts, and TrayMinder at #96. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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