# BrushNow vs Toothbrush Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BrushNow at none against Toothbrush Timer's 7. BrushNow also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). Toothbrush Timer's advantage is ratings volume (589 vs 8) and update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. BrushNow asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for BrushNow against 4.6 for Toothbrush Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Toothbrush Timer has 589 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 68% positive.

BrushNow ships an update monthly, Toothbrush Timer every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BrushNow | Toothbrush Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushnow-toothbrush-timer/id1441508610/reviews) | **[4.6 (589 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toothbrush-timer-toothy/id1453139747/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **589** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **67.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tinkercademy Community Showcase](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436937929) | [Volodymyr Yahenskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/961335645) |

## What reviewers say

### BrushNow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushnow-toothbrush-timer/id1441508610)

This app helps you improve your dental hygiene by providing a guided brushing experience. It features a customizable timer, visual guides for where to brush, and motivational elements like badges and music.

**Highlights:** User-set brushing timer, Detailed brushing illustrations, Unlockable badges and themes, Customizable brushing reminders, Chiptune music playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 BrushNow free?

BrushNow 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, BrushNow or Toothbrush Timer?

Toothbrush Timer is rated higher. BrushNow averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Toothbrush Timer averages 4.6 from 589 ratings.

### Do BrushNow or Toothbrush Timer have ads?

Neither BrushNow nor Toothbrush Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BrushNow or Toothbrush Timer?

BrushNow ships an update monthly, and Toothbrush Timer every 11 days. Most recently, BrushNow was updated on October 13, 2026 and Toothbrush Timer on October 20, 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.*