Comparison

Philips Sonicare For Kids vs DryTracker

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

Head to head
About

Philips Sonicare For Kids

This app uses a fun, interactive character to motivate children to brush their teeth for the dentist-recommended two minutes. It provides coaching, rewards, and challenges to help kids develop healthy oral hygiene habits. Parents can track progress and manage multiple children's brushing sessions.

Highlights
  • Interactive character motivation
  • Brushing technique coaching
  • Reward system for completed sessions
  • Two-minute brushing timer
  • Streak Challenge game
  • Parent progress tracking
  • Support for multiple child profiles
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Meet Sparkly, the colorful, furry creature who helps kids have fun while brushing! Going to the dentist because of a cavity is not something kids or parents want to experience. When children used a Philips Sonicare for Kids toothbrush, 98% of parents surveyed said it’s easier to get them to brush longer and better*, and 96% brushed for 2 minutes or more**, as recommended by dentists. Introducing Sparkly to your kids can help them develop healthy habits that will last a lifetime. Kids who use the Sonicare for Kids app with a connected Sonicare for Kids toothbrush are: • Motivated to brush better because they enjoy Sparkly • Coached to improve brushing techniques • Provided rewards for completed brushing sessions, then earn gifts to dress and feed Sparkly • Encouraged to brush for a recommended 2 full minutes with a timer in Gentle mode • Challenged in a rewarding way with a game called Streak Challenge to brush twice daily Parents will like that they can stay up to date on brushing habits by: • Tracking progress in the Parent Dashboard • Choosing rewards or credits to provide kids • Keeping track of multiple kids in one place • Saving game progress in the cloud and restoring on any device. Your child’s brushing history is saved so you never lose a streak. Sparkly loves clean teeth, so download the Philips Sonicare for Kids app now! * versus using a toothbrush alone ** across 2.8 million connected Sonicare for Kids "Gentle" brushing sessions To take advantage of all features, please use Sonicare for Kids connected toothbrush that automatically connects to the App via Bluetooth. Find out more about buying a toothbrush here: https://philips.to/sonicareforkids

About

DryTracker

Features
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Every dry night is a win worth celebrating. DryTracker helps parents monitor their child's bedwetting progress with a simple, beautiful calendar. Just tap each morning to record last night's result — dry or wet — and watch the patterns emerge over time. **Simple Daily Tracking** Open the app, tap the date, done. The colour-coded calendar makes it easy to see progress at a glance. Green for dry, red for wet. **See Real Progress** Track dry streaks, view your 30-day dry percentage, and explore charts that show how your child is improving over weeks and months. Sometimes progress is hard to see day-to-day — DryTracker makes the bigger picture clear. **Built for Families** Tracking more than one child? Switch between profiles in a single tap. Each child gets their own calendar and stats. **Daily Reminders** A gentle morning notification reminds you to log last night's result, so you never miss a day. **Completely Private** Your data never leaves your device. No accounts, no cloud, no analytics, no ads. Just you and your family's progress. **Features:** • Colour-coded monthly calendar with swipe navigation • Tap to record: Dry, Wet, or Not Recorded • Dry score, cumulative, and 7-day rolling trend charts • Best streak and 30-day dry percentage tracking • Multi-child support with instant switching • Configurable daily reminder notifications • Built-in help guide and FAQ • Fully accessible with VoiceOver support • No internet connection required • No ads. No subscriptions. No data collection. Bedwetting is more common than most people think, and it gets better. DryTracker is here to help you see that progress — one night at a time.

Screenshots

Philips Sonicare For Kids4 screens
DryTracker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Philips Sonicare For Kids at Free against DryTracker's $0.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Philips Sonicare For Kids is free to download; DryTracker costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Philips Sonicare For Kids versus DryTracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhilips Sonicare For KidsDryTracker
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.6% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size757 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhilipsJointmind ltd

Bugs and requests

Philips Sonicare For Kids

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incorrect background displays
  • Spray paint feature not working as expected
  • Inconsistent streak tracking
  • Sound issues and missing audio

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to sync profiles across devices
  • More diverse and engaging rewards (e.g., accessories, mini-games)
  • Customization options for Sparkly character
  • Integration with flossing and mouthwash
  • Braces mode with specialized brushing guidance

DryTracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Philips Sonicare For Kids

No in-app purchases

None

DryTracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Philips Sonicare For Kids free?
Philips Sonicare For Kids is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DryTracker free?
DryTracker costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Philips Sonicare For Kids or DryTracker have ads?
Neither Philips Sonicare For Kids nor DryTracker shows ads.

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