# Toothbrush Timer vs Colgate Connect

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Colgate Connect at none against Toothbrush Timer's 7. Colgate Connect also leads on ratings volume (46K vs 589) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Toothbrush Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). On price, 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. Colgate Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Colgate Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Colgate Connect has 46K ratings behind it against 589, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Toothbrush Timer's written reviews are positive against 71% of Colgate Connect's.

Toothbrush Timer ships an update every 11 days, Colgate Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Toothbrush Timer | Colgate Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (589 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toothbrush-timer-toothy/id1453139747/reviews) | **[4.8 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colgate-connect/id1505852279/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 589 | **46K** |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews | **70.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 266 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Volodymyr Yahenskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/961335645) | [Colgate-Palmolive Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/321406727) |

## 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


### Colgate Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colgate-connect/id1505852279)

This app works with smart toothbrushes to track your brushing habits and provide personalized guidance for better oral hygiene. Earn points for improved brushing and whitening, redeemable for rewards. It offers guided sessions and can sync with other health apps.

**Highlights:** Personalized brushing guidance, Track brushing frequency, duration, and coverage, Real-time brushing improvement programs, Earn redeemable smile points, Offline brushing progress tracking, Sync with Apple Health, Smart toothbrush head reordering

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Excellent toothbrush
- 🤩 Guided brushing is great
- 💰 Earn points for rewards
- 🧠 Motivates better brushing
- 🧹 Cleans teeth thoroughly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App connectivity issues
- 🤔 Inaccurate brushing detection
- 🚫 Removing useful features
- 💸 Expensive shipping costs
- 🕰️ Slow app performance

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Offline brushing not recorded
- Brushing streaks not working
- Points not awarded consistently
- Bluetooth connectivity problems

**Requested features**

- Add tongue brushing tracking
- Allow manual brushing logging
- Improve angle detection accuracy
- Customize brushing order/pattern
- Sync data across multiple devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Toothbrush Timer free?

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

### Is Colgate Connect free?

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

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

Colgate Connect is rated higher. Toothbrush Timer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 589 ratings, while Colgate Connect averages 4.8 from 46K ratings.

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

Neither Toothbrush Timer nor Colgate Connect shows ads.

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

Toothbrush Timer ships an update every 11 days, and Colgate Connect every 2 months. Most recently, Toothbrush Timer was updated on October 15, 2026 and Colgate Connect on October 19, 2026.

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