# Colgate Magik vs Toothbrush Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Colgate Magik at none against Toothbrush Timer's 7. Colgate Magik also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Toothbrush Timer's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 44%) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Toothbrush Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Colgate Magik asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Colgate Magik against 4.6 for Toothbrush Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 589 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Colgate Magik's written reviews are positive against 68% of Toothbrush Timer's.

Colgate Magik ships an update every 2 months, Toothbrush Timer every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Colgate Magik | Toothbrush Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colgate-magik/id1436037091/reviews) | **[4.6 (589 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toothbrush-timer-toothy/id1453139747/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 589 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **68.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 195 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Colgate-Palmolive Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/321406727) | [Volodymyr Yahenskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/961335645) |

## What reviewers say

### Colgate Magik

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colgate-magik/id1436037091)

This app uses augmented reality to transform a manual toothbrush into a smart device for children. It gamifies brushing by having kids hunt monsters and earn rewards, while also tracking their technique across 16 zones of the mouth. A parental dashboard provides feedback to help improve brushing habits.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality brushing games, 16-zone mouth tracking, Cavity monster hunting, 3D Magik Brushing Masks, Parental dashboard, Personalized mouth map, Photo saving to camera roll

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Encourages kids to brush teeth
- 🎉 Makes brushing teeth fun
- 🤗 Helps establish good brushing habits
- 🤩 Engaging game elements
- 🎨 Customizable masks/hats

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Toothbrush detection issues
- 🤔 Inconsistent scoring/progress tracking
- 💾 Lost user data/progress
- 🤯 Frustrating app updates
- 📸 Photos saved to phone instead of in-app

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes/freezes
- Login/authentication issues
- Toothbrush not recognized
- Progress resets unexpectedly
- Inconsistent scoring/rewards

**Requested features**

- More worlds/levels to unlock
- Ability to transfer accounts across devices
- Parental dashboard to track progress
- Flossing feature
- Customizable brushing timer


### Toothbrush Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toothbrush-timer-toothy/id1453139747)

This app guides you through a complete dental care routine, ensuring each tooth receives proper attention. It offers step-by-step instructions for brushing, flossing, and rinsing, with smart reminders and detailed statistics to help you build and maintain healthy oral hygiene habits.

**Highlights:** Guided timers for brushing, flossing, and rinsing, Step-by-step voice instructions, Smart reminders, Detailed statistics, Health app integration, Customizable reminders (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Toothy PRO - Monthly plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Toothy PRO - Yearly plan | $11.99 | per year |
| Yearly plan | $17.99 | per year |
| Annual plan | $23.99 | per year |
| Lifetime plan | $35.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for ADHD users
- 👍 Motivates regular teeth brushing
- 👍 Provides brushing guidance
- 👍 Gives dentist-like clean feeling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Subscription issues (not working, unable to get refund)
- 💰 Expensive subscription, lack of affordable options
- 🔇 Dislike of robotic voice
- 🤖 Automatic song selection without user control

**Reported bugs**

- Timer issues (inaccurate, stops when watch dims)
- Inability to delete manual brush records
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add lifetime payment option
- Allow manual brushing entry without timer
- Implement Spotify integration
- Provide more voice options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Colgate Magik free?

Colgate Magik is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Toothbrush Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Colgate Magik or Toothbrush Timer?

Toothbrush Timer is rated higher. Colgate Magik averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Toothbrush Timer averages 4.6 from 589 ratings.

### Do Colgate Magik or Toothbrush Timer have ads?

Neither Colgate Magik nor Toothbrush Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Colgate Magik or Toothbrush Timer?

Colgate Magik ships an update every 2 months, and Toothbrush Timer every 11 days. Most recently, Colgate Magik was updated on October 27, 2026 and Toothbrush Timer on October 31, 2026.

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