# BrainPOP vs Brush Buddy!

The clearest difference is update cadence: Brush Buddy! at every 8 days against BrainPOP's every 2 months. Brush Buddy! also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). BrainPOP's advantage is ratings volume (34K vs 20). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BrainPOP sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Brush Buddy! sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Brush Buddy! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BrainPOP has 34K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of BrainPOP's written reviews are positive against 100% of Brush Buddy!'s.

BrainPOP ships an update every 2 months, Brush Buddy! every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BrainPOP | Brush Buddy! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainpop/id364894352/reviews) | **[5.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brush-buddy/id6758544325/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 92.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BrainPOP®](https://appshunter.io/developer/364894355) | [Dental Spaces LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873526458) |

## What reviewers say

### BrainPOP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainpop/id364894352)

This app offers award-winning animated educational videos, interactive activities, and quizzes designed by educators. It aims to transform passive screen time into active, enriched learning experiences for children in grades 3-8 across all subjects.

**Highlights:** Animated educational movies, Interactive activities, Quizzes, Content for grades 3-8, All subjects covered, Research-backed learning platform

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BrainPOP Explorer Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| BrainPOP Full Access | $15.99 | per month |
| BrainPOP Combo Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| BrainPOP Full Access Yearly | $129.99 | per year |
| BrainPOP Combo Yearly | $159.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and educational
- 🚀 Helpful for learning
- 👍 Great for kids
- 👍 Funny and entertaining
- 👍 Informative videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 💰 Limited free content
- 🙄 Biased or one-sided content
- 🙄 Lacks detail in some topics

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Playback problems
- Syncing issues across devices

**Requested features**

- More topics and content
- Lower subscription cost
- Better organization of content
- More character diversity
- Support for older devices


### Brush Buddy!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brush-buddy/id6758544325)

This app transforms tooth brushing into an engaging adventure for children aged 2-8+. It features original songs, interactive stories, fun facts, and a visual guide to help kids brush effectively. Parents can track progress and manage multiple profiles.

**Highlights:** Original brushing songs, Interactive stories, Learn mode with facts and riddles, Camera mirror brushing guide, Rewards system (stars, stickers, avatars), Parent dashboard for tracking, Support for multiple children

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BrainPOP free?

BrainPOP 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, BrainPOP or Brush Buddy!?

Brush Buddy! is rated higher. BrainPOP averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Brush Buddy! averages 5.0 from 20 ratings.

### Do BrainPOP or Brush Buddy! have ads?

Neither BrainPOP nor Brush Buddy! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BrainPOP or Brush Buddy!?

BrainPOP ships an update every 2 months, and Brush Buddy! every 8 days. Most recently, BrainPOP was updated on October 18, 2026 and Brush Buddy! on October 9, 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.*