# Toothbrush Timer vs GUM SMART

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Toothbrush Timer at 68% against GUM SMART's 41%. Toothbrush Timer also leads on ratings volume (589 vs 4) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). GUM SMART's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Toothbrush Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and GUM SMART sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $27.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GUM SMART holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Toothbrush Timer has 589 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Toothbrush Timer's written reviews are positive against 41% of GUM SMART's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Toothbrush Timer ships an update every 11 days, GUM SMART every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Toothbrush Timer | GUM SMART |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (589 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toothbrush-timer-toothy/id1453139747/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gum-smart/id1473619600/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **589** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **67.6% of reviews** | 40.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Volodymyr Yahenskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/961335645) | [PLAYBRUSH LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/959404938) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### GUM SMART

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gum-smart/id1473619600)

This app helps you build healthier brushing habits with personalized support and real-time coaching. It offers insights into your brushing coverage, frequency, duration, and pressure, and provides tailored advice. It works with any toothbrush and offers full functionality when paired with a compatible electric model.

**Highlights:** Personalized brushing support, Real-time brushing coach, Brushing insights and stats, Tailored oral hygiene advice, Brushing session logging, Customizable reminders

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Playbrush Subscription | $27.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Toothbrush Timer free?

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

### Is GUM SMART free?

GUM SMART is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Toothbrush Timer or GUM SMART?

GUM SMART is rated higher. Toothbrush Timer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 589 ratings, while GUM SMART averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Toothbrush Timer or GUM SMART have ads?

Neither Toothbrush Timer nor GUM SMART shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Toothbrush Timer or GUM SMART?

Toothbrush Timer ships an update every 11 days, and GUM SMART every 2 months. Most recently, Toothbrush Timer was updated on October 20, 2026 and GUM SMART on October 15, 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.*