# Brushout vs Tooth Shade Scanner

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Brushout at 4.8K against Tooth Shade Scanner's 10. Brushout also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Tooth Shade Scanner's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brushout sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Tooth Shade Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Brushout against 4.8 for Tooth Shade Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brushout has 4.8K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Brushout's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tooth Shade Scanner's.

Brushout ships an update every 3 weeks, Tooth Shade Scanner every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brushout | Tooth Shade Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushout-toothbrush-timer/id1266618097/reviews) | [4.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tooth-shade-scanner/id6753220158/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 86.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Alexandr Moscaliuc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1266618096) | [Alona Nesterenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890650834) |

## What reviewers say

### Brushout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushout-toothbrush-timer/id1266618097)

Achieve a brighter smile and healthier teeth with a simple 2-minute daily brushing routine. This app offers reminders, expert tips, and progress tracking to support your dental hygiene goals. It also includes features to help children develop good habits and integrates with health platforms.

**Highlights:** 2-minute dental timer, Brushing reminders and calendar, Expert brushing tips and articles, Home screen and lock screen widgets, Apple Watch integration, HealthKit and Health App integration, Kid-friendly habit building program

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps with dental hygiene
- 🚀 Efficient brushing routine
- 🎉 Satisfying feedback/rewards
- 📊 Tracks brushing history
- 🗓️ Motivates consistent brushing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 🤔 Lacks customization options
- 🔕 Sends reminders even after brushing
- 🤳 Compatibility issues with Apple Watch

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent behavior between phone and watch app
- Brush timer not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add flossing and mouthwash tracking
- Customizable brushing patterns
- More achievements/gamification
- Braces/orthodontic equipment support
- Background audio playback during brushing


### Tooth Shade Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tooth-shade-scanner/id6753220158)

Analyze your smile's brightness, staining, and luster from a single photo. Receive personalized, everyday tips to enhance your smile's appearance. Track your progress over time with secure, private processing.

**Highlights:** Instant shade summary, Clear metrics for brightness, stain, and luster, Actionable daily tips, Private photo processing, History tracking for progress comparison

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brushout free?

Brushout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tooth Shade Scanner free?

Tooth Shade Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Brushout or Tooth Shade Scanner?

Brushout and Tooth Shade Scanner are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4.8K and 10 ratings respectively.

### Do Brushout or Tooth Shade Scanner have ads?

Neither Brushout nor Tooth Shade Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brushout or Tooth Shade Scanner?

Brushout ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tooth Shade Scanner every 3 months. Most recently, Brushout was updated on October 29, 2026 and Tooth Shade Scanner on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*