Comparison

Brushlink vs Ticko

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

Head to head
About

Brushlink

This app transforms any toothbrush into a smart device, offering real-time guidance for improved brushing. It scores your performance based on clinical evidence and allows you to earn rewards for good habits. A companion device is required for full functionality.

Highlights
  • Real-time brushing guidance
  • Brushing performance scoring
  • Earn rewards for good brushing
  • Personalized brushing advice
  • Bluetooth connectivity with device
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The Brushlink device transforms any toothbrush into a smart toothbrush. The Brushlink mobile app pairs with Brushlink device via Bluetooth™, and provides you with real-time brushing guidance. Key Features: REAL-TIME BRUSHING GUIDANCE. The Brushlink device helps you improve your brushing performance, by providing you with personalised brushing guidance. BRUSHING PERFORMANCE IS SCORED. The score is based on clinical evidence. EARN REWARDS. Collect rewards for good brushing performance.* "Prevention is better than cure and clinical studies show that people who brush their teeth properly are far less likely to suffer from poor oral health" - Dr Mishal Sachdev, (Clinical Teaching Fellow, Eastman Dental Institute) * Only for Brushlink Reward plan. This application requires the Brushlink™ device.

About

Ticko

This app transforms daily toothbrushing into a fun game for children aged 3-9. It uses a 2-minute timer, rewards, and engaging content like cartoons and coloring pages to encourage consistent oral hygiene habits.

Highlights
  • 2-minute dentist-recommended timer
  • Rewards and collectible items
  • Interactive cartoons and coloring pages
  • Visual brushing guide
  • Daily streak tracker
  • Morning and bedtime reminders
  • Multiple child profiles
Features
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Tired of daily toothbrushing fights with your child? Ticko is the tooth brushing app for kids that helps them brush their teeth for 2 minutes and turns brushing into a game — so kids actually want to do it. No nagging, no fights — just a 2-minute toothbrushing routine with rewards. Parents use Ticko to build better oral hygiene habits and make daily teethbrushing easier and less stressful. All you need is a toothbrush, some toothpaste, and Ticko — and your child will be running to brush their teeth on their own. WHY TICKO WORKS Teethbrushing feels like a chore for most kids. Ticko makes teethbrushing fun through a simple system: brush → earn rewards → come back tomorrow. A friendly robot guides your child through a dentist-recommended 2-minute timer, step by step — helping build dental care habits that can protect young teeth for years to come. Consistent brushing helps prevent cavities and supports a healthy smile. WHAT KIDS GET • Rewards for teethbrushing every day • Short cartoons (Ticko’s space adventure) • Coloring pages with interactive tools • A memory matching game — a reward kids unlock by brushing • Collectible outfits, accessories, toothbrushes, and friends • Funny animated friends that cheer kids on • New timer animations to unlock — a fresh one each time keeps brushing exciting and kids engaged longer • Treasure chests for streaks • A camera with fun Ticko-themed masks 2-MINUTE TEETHBRUSH TIMER FOR KIDS • 2-minute timer (dentist recommended) • Visual tooth map — shows where to brush each tooth • Visual, sound & vibration cues for each zone • Optional 1-minute timer for toddlers and younger kids BUILDS HEALTHY DENTAL HABITS • Daily streak tracker for motivation and consistency • Morning and bedtime reminders • Oral hygiene habit tracker for each child FOR PARENTS • Kids tooth brushing app for boys and girls ages 3–9 • Parents of children with ADHD tell us Ticko makes daily brushing easier and more predictable • Toddler-friendly design with visual cues and gentle guidance • Helps toddlers build the morning and bedtime brushing habit — no more cavity worry • Motivation through rewards keeps kids coming back every day • No ads, no data collection • Multiple child profiles • Safe, simple, and easy to use FREE + MORE CONTENT Free app — start with cartoon episodes and rewards. Unlock more dental adventures, coloring packs, and collectibles anytime. Download Ticko free today — and turn your child’s toothbrushing routine into a game they look forward to with joy every morning and at bedtime.

Screenshots

Brushlink3 screens
Ticko4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ticko at 5.0 against Brushlink's 3.3. Ticko also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Brushlink's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

Both are free to download. Ticko sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Brushlink asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ticko holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brushlink ships an update monthly, Ticko every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Brushlink versus Ticko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrushlinkTicko
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB227 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrushlink Inc.Andrei Karavaichyk

Customer experience

Brushlink

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Ticko

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Brushlink

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

Ticko

One-time14
  • Ticko: Coloring 3$1.99
  • Ticko: Coloring 2$1.99
  • Ticko: Premium Rewards Pack 2$2.49
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  • Ticko: Premium Rewards Pack 1$2.49
  • Ticko: Coloring 2,3 - bundle$2.99
  • Ticko: Episode 3 - In the forest$3.49
  • Ticko: Episode 2 - New friend$3.49
  • Ticko: Premium Rewards Bundle$3.99
  • Ticko: Episodes 2 and 3 Bundle$5.99
  • Sir Brushalot Pass$6.49
  • Sir Brushalot Pass$8.99
  • Ticko's Treasures - All in 1 Pack$10.99
  • Sir Brushalot Pass$12.99
  • Sir Brushalot Pro$14.99

Questions

Is Brushlink free?
Brushlink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ticko free?
Ticko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Brushlink or Ticko?
Ticko is rated higher. Brushlink averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Ticko averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Brushlink or Ticko have ads?
Neither Brushlink nor Ticko shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brushlink or Ticko?
Brushlink ships an update monthly, and Ticko every 9 days. Most recently, Brushlink was updated on October 7, 2026 and Ticko on October 1, 2026.

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