Comparison

Brush DJ vs Ticko

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Brush DJ

This award-winning app uses your music to time your brushing for an effective duration, making oral hygiene fun for all ages. It provides reminders for dental care tasks and offers educational videos and information.

Highlights
  • Music-based toothbrush timer
  • Oral hygiene reminders
  • Educational videos
  • Customizable screen colors
  • NHS-recommended oral health information
Features
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The multi-award winning Brush DJ app is suitable for use by all ages and is recommended in the NHS 'Delivering Better Oral Health toolkit'. This toothbrush timer plays 2 minutes of music from your devices or cloud to make toothbrushing for an effective length of time less boring! Brush DJ has been developed by a dentist for anyone wanting to reduce their risk of gum disease and tooth decay. The app helps keep your smile healthy and breath fresh. Also, by using this app you will find new songs and rediscover your music collection - from guilty pleasures to holiday anthems! Brush DJ works with either a manual or electric toothbrush and allows you to set reminders to: • Change your toothbrush/brush head every 3 months • Brush at least twice a day • Floss/clean interdentally every day • Use a mouthrinse at a different time to toothpaste • When next to visit dentist, hygienist, orthodontist or dental therapist You can choose the colour of the screen and timer to match your toothbrush, bathroom or just pick your favourite colour combinations. There are short, animated videos showing how to carry basic oral hygiene tasks such as flossing, using and interdental brush and a manual toothbrush. The latest evidence-based age specific information is given from the NHS toolkit ‘Delivering Better Oral Health’ in text and video format. Feedback on how you feel Brush DJ can be improved is welcomed via www.brushDJ.com. Here you can also let us know your favourite song to brush to, which might make it into the weekly Brush DJ Top 5 chart!

About

Ticko

This app transforms daily toothbrushing into a fun game for children aged 3-9. It uses a 2-minute timer, rewards, and engaging content to encourage consistent oral hygiene habits, making brushing easier for both kids and parents.

Highlights
  • 2-minute dentist-recommended timer
  • Reward system for daily brushing
  • Interactive cartoons and games
  • Collectible items and character customization
  • Visual guides for brushing zones
  • Morning and bedtime reminders
  • Multiple child profiles
Features
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Tired of daily toothbrushing fights with your child? Ticko is the tooth brushing app for kids that helps them brush their teeth for 2 minutes and turns brushing into a game — so kids actually want to do it. No nagging, no fights — just a 2-minute toothbrushing routine with rewards. Parents use Ticko to build better oral hygiene habits and make daily teethbrushing easier and less stressful. All you need is a toothbrush, some toothpaste, and Ticko — and your child will be running to brush their teeth on their own. WHY TICKO WORKS Teethbrushing feels like a chore for most kids. Ticko makes teethbrushing fun through a simple system: brush → earn rewards → come back tomorrow. A friendly robot guides your child through a dentist-recommended 2-minute timer, step by step — helping build dental care habits that can protect young teeth for years to come. Consistent brushing helps prevent cavities and supports a healthy smile. WHAT KIDS GET • Rewards for teethbrushing every day • Short cartoons (Ticko’s space adventure) • Coloring pages with interactive tools • A memory matching game — a reward kids unlock by brushing • Collectible outfits, accessories, toothbrushes, and friends • Funny animated friends that cheer kids on • New timer animations to unlock — a fresh one each time keeps brushing exciting and kids engaged longer • Treasure chests for streaks • A camera with fun Ticko-themed masks 2-MINUTE TEETHBRUSH TIMER FOR KIDS Ticko works as a simple tooth brushing timer and a fun dental hygiene game that guides kids through every part of their mouth. The 2-minute brush timer makes it easy for children to see where to brush and how long to keep going. • 2-minute toothbrush timer (dentist recommended) • Visual tooth map — shows where to brush each tooth • Visual, sound & vibration cues for each brushing zone • Optional 1-minute timer for toddlers and younger kids BUILDS HEALTHY DENTAL HABITS • Brushing streak tracker that keeps kids motivated day after day • Morning and bedtime reminders • Child oral care made simple, with a habit tracker for each child FOR PARENTS • Kids tooth brushing app for boys and girls ages 3–9 • Parents of children with ADHD tell us Ticko makes daily brushing easier and more predictable • Toddler-friendly design with visual cues and gentle guidance • Helps toddlers build the morning and bedtime brushing habit — no more cavity worry • Motivation through rewards keeps kids coming back every day • No ads, no data collection • Multiple child profiles • Works with any toothbrush, manual or electric • Safe, simple, and easy to use FREE + MORE CONTENT Free app — start with cartoon episodes, rewards, and a brush teeth game kids love. Unlock more dental adventures, coloring packs, and collectibles anytime. Download Ticko free today — and turn your child’s toothbrushing routine into a game they look forward to with joy every morning and at bedtime.

Screenshots

Brush DJ4 screens
Ticko4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brush DJ at none against Ticko's 10. Brush DJ also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 5) and device support (3 vs 1). Ticko's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ticko sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Brush DJ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ticko holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brush DJ has 2.3K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Brush DJ's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ticko's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brush DJ ships an update every 3 months, Ticko every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Brush DJ versus Ticko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrush DJTicko
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.3K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.3K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB194 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin UnderwoodAndrei Karavaichyk

Customer experience

Brush DJ

All ratings2,249 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews164 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral6.7%
Negative17.1%

Ticko

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Brush DJ

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Music playback issues
  • Connectivity problems with streaming services
  • Compatibility issues with iOS updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow custom music selection
  • Add restart/reset button
  • Improve music compatibility
  • Provide more visual/audio feedback

Ticko

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Brush DJ

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Ticko

One-time10
  • Ticko: Premium Rewards Pack 2$2.49
  • Ticko: Premium Rewards Pack 1$2.49
  • Ticko: Coloring 2,3 - bundle$2.99
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  • Ticko: Premium Rewards Bundle$3.99
  • Sir Brushalot Pass$6.49
  • Ticko's Special Offer$8.49
  • Sir Brushalot Pass$9.49
  • Sir Brushalot Pass$10.99
  • Ticko's Treasures - All in 1 Pack$10.99
  • Sir Brushalot Pro$13.99

Questions

Is Brush DJ free?
Brush DJ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ticko free?
Ticko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Brush DJ or Ticko?
Ticko is rated higher. Brush DJ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Ticko averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Brush DJ or Ticko have ads?
Neither Brush DJ nor Ticko shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brush DJ or Ticko?
Brush DJ ships an update every 3 months, and Ticko every 10 days. Most recently, Brush DJ was updated on November 10, 2026 and Ticko on November 9, 2026.

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