# Brushout vs Brush Buddy

The clearest difference is monetization model: Brushout at free with in-app purchases against Brush Buddy's subscription. Brushout also leads on ratings volume (4.8K vs 75) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brushout sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Brush Buddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 Brush Buddy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brushout has 4.8K ratings behind it against 75, 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 88% of Brush Buddy's.

Brushout ships an update every 2 weeks, Brush Buddy every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brushout | Brush Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushout-toothbrush-timer/id1266618097/reviews) | **[4.8 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brush-buddy-smart-brushing/id6759268556/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 75 |
| Positive reviews | 86.0% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 47 MB | 27 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) | [Jacob Narayan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6817109658) |

## 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


### Brush Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brush-buddy-smart-brushing/id6759268556)

Build consistent dental hygiene habits with timed brushing sessions and helpful reminders. Track your progress and maintain streaks to make brushing a simple, enjoyable part of your routine.

**Highlights:** Morning and nightly brushing reminders, Simple brushing timer, Streak tracking, Progress views, Optional smile photo, Playful design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brush Buddy Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Brush Buddy Pro Annual Offer | $32.99 | per year |
| Brush Buddy Pro Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brushout free?

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

### Is Brush Buddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brushout or Brush Buddy?

Brush Buddy is rated higher. Brushout averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while Brush Buddy averages 4.8 from 75 ratings.

### Do Brushout or Brush Buddy have ads?

Neither Brushout nor Brush Buddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brushout or Brush Buddy?

Brushout ships an update every 2 weeks, and Brush Buddy every 10 days. Most recently, Brushout was updated on October 26, 2026 and Brush Buddy on October 24, 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.*