# Toothbrush Timer vs Brush Buddy

The clearest difference is monetization model: Toothbrush Timer at free with in-app purchases against Brush Buddy's subscription. Toothbrush Timer also leads on ratings volume (589 vs 75). Brush Buddy's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 68%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Toothbrush Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Brush Buddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Brush Buddy 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 75, 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 88% of Brush Buddy's.

Toothbrush Timer ships an update every 11 days, Brush Buddy every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Toothbrush Timer | Brush Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (589 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toothbrush-timer-toothy/id1453139747/reviews) | **[4.8 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brush-buddy-smart-brushing/id6759268556/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **589** | 75 |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 18 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Volodymyr Yahenskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/961335645) | [Jacob Narayan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6817109658) |

## 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


### Brush Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brush-buddy-smart-brushing/id6759268556)

Build consistent dental hygiene habits with timed brushing sessions and helpful reminders. Track your progress and maintain streaks to make brushing a simple, enjoyable part of your routine.

**Highlights:** Morning and nightly brushing reminders, Simple brushing timer, Streak tracking, Progress views, Optional smile photo, Playful design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brush Buddy Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Brush Buddy Pro Annual Offer | $32.99 | per year |
| Brush Buddy Pro Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Toothbrush Timer free?

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

### Is Brush Buddy free?

Brush Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Toothbrush Timer or Brush Buddy?

Brush Buddy is rated higher. Toothbrush Timer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 589 ratings, while Brush Buddy averages 4.8 from 75 ratings.

### Do Toothbrush Timer or Brush Buddy have ads?

Neither Toothbrush Timer nor Brush Buddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Toothbrush Timer or Brush Buddy?

Toothbrush Timer ships an update every 11 days, and Brush Buddy every 10 days. Most recently, Toothbrush Timer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Brush Buddy on October 31, 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.*