# Colgate Magik vs BrushBuddy

Colgate Magik and BrushBuddy both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of BrushBuddy's written reviews are positive against 44% of Colgate Magik's. BrushBuddy also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). Colgate Magik's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 22). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Colgate Magik against 4.5 for BrushBuddy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Colgate Magik has 1.6K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Colgate Magik's written reviews are positive against 82% of BrushBuddy's.

Colgate Magik ships an update every 2 months, BrushBuddy daily. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Colgate Magik | BrushBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colgate-magik/id1436037091/reviews)** | [4.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushbuddy-lets-brush/id1579938423/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 195 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Colgate-Palmolive Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/321406727) | [Nicolas Godoy de Almeida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560183876) |

## 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


### BrushBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushbuddy-lets-brush/id1579938423)

This app helps you maintain a consistent dental hygiene routine with a guided brushing timer and personalized reminders. Track your progress with streaks and statistics, and receive helpful dental health tips.

**Highlights:** Guided brushing timer, Customizable reminders, Progress tracking with streaks, Dental health tips, Sound feedback, Dark Mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Colgate Magik free?

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

### Is BrushBuddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Colgate Magik or BrushBuddy?

Colgate Magik is rated higher. Colgate Magik averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while BrushBuddy averages 4.5 from 22 ratings.

### Do Colgate Magik or BrushBuddy have ads?

Neither Colgate Magik nor BrushBuddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Colgate Magik or BrushBuddy?

Colgate Magik ships an update every 2 months, and BrushBuddy daily. Most recently, Colgate Magik was updated on October 27, 2026 and BrushBuddy on October 25, 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.*