# BraceMate

> Make braces more exciting by creating patterns with BraceMate.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bracemateapp.bracemate](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bracemateapp.bracemate)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.bracemateapp.bracemate`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** BraceMate Orthodontics Pty Ltd
- **Category:** MEDICAL
- **Downloads:** 1,117,184
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (2,695 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4.1
- **Last updated:** 2023-11-08
- **First published:** 2015-01-25
- **Size:** 5.73 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-05-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bracemateapp.bracemate)
- **Website:** [http://www.bracemateapp.com](http://www.bracemateapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.bracemateapp.com/our-apps/bracemate/bracemate-privacy-policy](http://www.bracemateapp.com/our-apps/bracemate/bracemate-privacy-policy)

## Description

**BraceMate** is a free Chrome extension designed to make your orthodontic experience more enjoyable by allowing you to create colorful patterns for your braces. Using a realistic teeth image, you can select from a wide range of colors to design your braces, visualize different patterns, and share your ideas with your orthodontist and friends. This helps ensure your preferred colors are ready at your next appointment and allows for stylish coordination with outfits or events.

Beyond creative design, BraceMate offers easy-to-read maintenance tips to help keep your braces in optimal condition, potentially speeding up treatment and improving results. Additionally, it provides comprehensive guidance on handling common braces emergencies when orthodontists are not immediately accessible. Developed by professionals for patients, BraceMate aims to enhance treatment outcomes, making braces care quicker, easier, and more fun. It includes color selections for brands like AB Orthodontics and American Orthodontics and welcomes orthodontists seeking customized solutions.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.bracemateapp.bracemate.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

BraceMate is appreciated for its easy and fun way to select and preview orthodontic brace colors, helping users decide their next look before appointments. It offers useful tips for braces care and matches actual orthodontic color palettes well. However, users seek features like power chains, more band options, and realistic visuals accommodating diverse skin tones. The app's simulation limitations and limited information content receive criticism, though overall it's considered a helpful tool for managing braces aesthetics.

### Pros

- Allows users to choose and preview different brace color options easily.
- Helpful for deciding on colors before orthodontist appointments.
- Provides advice and tips related to braces care and maintenance.
- Accurately matches the color palette used by orthodontists, making color selection easier and more fun.
- User-friendly and enjoyable interface for experimenting with brace colors.

### Cons

- Limited number of bands/colors can be applied at once, restricting full visualization.
- Lacks features like power chains or other types of braces, which users desire.
- Does not support realistic simulation for different skin tones or tooth shades, limiting inclusivity, especially for users with darker complexions.
- Some users expected a more realistic mouth simulation, which it does not provide.
- Provides limited informational content; some users find it inadequate for comprehensive brace visualization.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bracemateapp.bracemate)