Philips Sonicare For Kids vs TimerPro+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
TimerPro+
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TimerPro+ is a beautifully designed timer for iPhone and Apple Watch, built for everything from quick everyday countdowns to structured workout routines. Start a timer in seconds, create your own exercise routines, choose how each transition works, and keep everything you need right on your wrist. MAKE EVERY SECOND YOURS Choose from six distinctive countdown designs, each created to make remaining time easy to understand at a glance. Whether you prefer a sweeping timer, flowing progress, segmented countdown or a clean minimal display, TimerPro+ lets you choose the style that works for you. QUICK TIMERS Your frequently used timers are always close at hand. On Apple Watch, simply tap a timer to start immediately. Create timers for the durations you use most, give them meaningful names, and arrange them the way you want. Perfect for: • Cooking • Stretching • Study sessions • Breaks • Recovery • Exercise • Everyday reminders BUILD YOUR OWN WORKOUTS TimerPro+ goes beyond a simple countdown. Create routines made from multiple exercises, set an individual duration for every step, and arrange them into the sequence that works for you. Create and manage your exercise library on iPhone, build routines, then sync them to Apple Watch so your workout is always available on your wrist. YOUR ROUTINE. YOUR RULES. Choose how you want to move between exercises. Manual transitions let you decide exactly when you're ready to continue. Automatic transitions can move directly to the next exercise, with an optional configurable recovery period between steps. Whether you're doing HIIT, strength training, mobility work, stretching or your own custom routine, TimerPro+ adapts to the way you train. BUILT FOR APPLE WATCH TimerPro+ is designed to feel at home on Apple Watch. Start frequently used timers with a single tap, browse routines, follow your current exercise and remaining time, control your workout, and receive haptic feedback without constantly reaching for your phone. Once your routines and exercises are synced, TimerPro+ gives you the information and controls you need directly on your wrist. PERSONALIZE YOUR TIMER Choose the countdown design and theme that matches your style. TimerPro+ includes six timer designs: • Sweep • Running Fill • Running Segments • Dotted Circle • Minimal • Circular Blocks The same timer styles are available across iPhone and Apple Watch, giving TimerPro+ a consistent experience wherever you use it. SIMPLE WHEN YOU NEED IT. POWERFUL WHEN YOU WANT IT. Use TimerPro+ as a fast everyday timer or build complete multi-step routines. No unnecessary complexity. No subscription. One purchase gives you access to TimerPro+ and its timer designs, routines, themes and workout features. Your time. Your pace. TimerPro+ — Make every second yours.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Philips Sonicare For Kids at Free against TimerPro+'s $3.99. Philips Sonicare For Kids also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). TimerPro+'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Philips Sonicare For Kids is free to download; TimerPro+ costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Philips Sonicare For Kids ships an update every 3 months, TimerPro+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Philips Sonicare For Kids | TimerPro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (12K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 757 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Philips | Bohemia Falcon Studio, s.r.o. |
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
TimerPro+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Philips Sonicare For Kids
No in-app purchases
TimerPro+
No in-app purchases
Questions
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