Comparison

Colgate Magik vs Ticko

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

Head to head
About

Colgate Magik

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
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Get ready, now your child can hunt out the Magik brushing monsters on all 16 zones of the mouth. All Magik worlds and masks have been redesigned in full 3D! The Colgate Magik app will unlock your Colgate Magik toothbrush kit. The app uses Augmented Reality to give your children a fun brand new brushing experience, turning the Colgate Magik manual 5+ toothbrush into a connected smart toothbrush. Take the guesswork out of brush time as the Colgate Magik toothbrushing app can detect where they brush. Using advanced visual tracking, it is the first manual toothbrush that can visibly track your kids brushing technique. As your child brushes they will be able to travel through augmented reality games, fight cavity monsters and claim 3D Magik Brushing Masks as they continue on their adventure; all while learning proper brushing techniques! Hunt out the augmented reality Magik brushing monsters on all 16 zones of the mouth, front, sides and tops of teeth now get the monster treatment, helping your child learn the proper brushing technique for life. The fun doesn't stop when the brushing is up, we have added a cool new mask try-on feature to the shop. Each time your child brushes they get a chance to pick a prize, which changes every time they brush. Sharing your photos will be so much easier as you can download the brushing pictures straight to your camera roll. Just a FEW highlights of the app: -Updated gameplay to include 16 zones, front, sides and tops of teeth -Augmented Reality Games: Using your toothbrush connector you can turn brushing into a game. By following the brushing guidance in each level of the app you can defeat cavity monsters and win augmented reality masks as prizes. -Discover new game worlds: The better you brush the more prizes you can win and more game levels you can unlock! Now with 15 levels to explore as you improve your brushing -Parental dashboard: Here you can review brushing feedback and get guidance on how to improve your children's brushing performance. -Magik photobooth pictures can be saved to the camera roll of your phone -Magik Check Up: Provides a personalized mouth map to show where each child has brushed and where they missed, so they can improve their technique over time Colgate Magik - because teaching better brushing today leads to a brighter tomorrow!

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

Colgate Magik4 screens
Ticko4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ticko at 100% against Colgate Magik's 44%. Ticko also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Colgate Magik's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 4). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Colgate Magik asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ticko holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Colgate Magik has 1.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Colgate Magik's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ticko's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Colgate Magik ships an update every 2 months, Ticko every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Colgate Magik versus Ticko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColgate MagikTicko
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.6K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB227 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperColgate-Palmolive CompanyAndrei Karavaichyk

Customer experience

Colgate Magik

All ratings1,589 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral4.7%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews142 reviews
Positive43.7%
Neutral19.0%
Negative37.3%

Ticko

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

Bugs and requests

Colgate Magik

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Ticko

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Colgate Magik

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 Colgate Magik free?
Colgate Magik 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, Colgate Magik or Ticko?
Ticko is rated higher. Colgate Magik averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Ticko averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Colgate Magik or Ticko have ads?
Neither Colgate Magik nor Ticko shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Colgate Magik or Ticko?
Colgate Magik ships an update every 2 months, and Ticko every 9 days. Most recently, Colgate Magik was updated on October 8, 2026 and Ticko on October 1, 2026.

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