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SmileScan (スマイルスキャン) vs Toothbrush Timer

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

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SmileScan (スマイルスキャン)

Features
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SmileScan(スマイルスキャン)は、口腔セルフケアの習慣化を支援する習慣化プログラム「スマイルケアコーチング」を備えたオーラルケアアプリです。 お口の健康を維持するために、あなたに合わせて歯みがき習慣の改善を以下のような機能でサポートします! ・スマイルケアコーチング 現状の歯みがき習慣と目標とする歯みがき習慣を登録することで、SmileScanが歯みがき習慣改善のためにあなたのお口のパーソナルコーチに!ムリのない目標設定や、日々の目標に対する進捗管理を行います。オーラルケアに関するTIPSなど、歯みがきの重要性を学びながら習慣の改善を行えます! ・マイタイプチェック 簡単な質問に答えることであなたのタイプを判定し、あなたに合った歯ブラシ、歯みがき粉、フロス、マウスウォッシュ等がわかります。あなたに合った製品を使うことで、よりよい歯みがき体験を手に入れましょう! ・歯周病セルフチェック お口の状況に関する質問に答えることで歯周病の危険度やリスクに関してセルフチェックを行うことができます!※医療行為を目的としたものではありません、歯周病の診断は歯科医院にご受診ください ・歯みがきチェック 歯みがきの時間はどのくらい?時間測定、染め出しチェックと記録を通して、あならの歯みがきがどれだけ上手になったのかを可視化して確認します! ・歯みがき記録 簡単10秒で1日分の歯みがきの記録を行えます!日々の歯みがき記録で習慣改善の進捗を測定します! ・お口の健康手帳 3Dスキャナーでスキャンしたデータをアプリ内からいつでも閲覧することができます!

About

Toothbrush Timer

This app guides you through a thorough, timed brushing routine, breaking your mouth into six zones. It offers personalized brushing schedules, audio cues, and detailed analytics to track your progress and improve oral hygiene habits. Data is stored locally for privacy.

Highlights
  • 6-Zone brushing breakdown
  • Customizable brushing routes
  • Audio guidance for zone changes
  • Advanced brushing analytics
  • Home screen widgets for progress
  • Gentle brushing reminders
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ToothStep: Smart Brushing Habit "Wait, was I even brushing properly just now?" In the rush of the morning or the haze before bed, we all brush our teeth every day. But how many of those times can you truly say with confidence: "Every single tooth is perfectly clean"? Brushing while watching TV or checking your phone—"distracted brushing"—is the leading cause of missing spots and neglecting difficult areas. ToothStep is a habit-building tool designed to transform your "mindless" brushing into "perfect care" simply by opening the app. 【Does this sound like you?】 You lose track of where you've brushed because you're daydreaming. You realize you always start and end in the same exact spots. You're tired from work or chores and feel like brushing is a hassle. You want to keep as many of your natural teeth as possible for the future. If you checked even one of these, ToothStep will dramatically change your daily routine. 【4 Revolutionary Features】 1. The "6-Zone Breakdown": Zero Missed Spots We divide your mouth into 6 blocks: Upper (Right, Center, Left) and Lower (Right, Center, Left). By simply following the on-screen guide, you can brush every area evenly and thoroughly. With clear "Next Area" instructions, you’ll never be lost again. Say goodbye to unconscious brushing gaps starting today. 2. Your Personalized "Golden Route" Everyone has different preferences and problem areas. "I want to start from the front teeth where plaque builds up easily." To meet your needs, you can customize the order of areas and set timers in 30-second increments. Create your own "Perfect Brushing Schedule"—the only one of its kind in the world. 3. Audio Guidance: Perfection Without Staring at the Screen Don't want to stare at your phone while brushing? No problem. ToothStep features audio notifications that signal when it's time to switch sections. 4. Advanced Analytics: Your Effort, Visualized Every time you brush, it’s automatically saved as a log. Your progress is instantly visible through graphs—see yourself hitting that 3-minute average or turning your nightly brush into a streak. Furthermore, the analytics help identify habits like, "I'm spending less time on my back-right molars." This data provides the feedback you need for a healthier mouth. 【Built to Keep You Motivated】 Home Screen Widgets By placing a widget on your iPhone home screen, your daily progress and current streak are visible at a glance without even opening the app. Watching those records pile up builds real confidence. Gentle, Reliable Reminders "Simply forgetting" is the biggest enemy of habit-making. ToothStep's notification feature gently reminds you at your preferred time, elevating brushing from a "chore" to a "soothing routine." 【Data Privacy & Security】 ToothStep uses the latest technology (SwiftData) to keep all your brushing logs stored locally on your device. Privacy First: Your data is never uploaded to external servers. Your personal records stay under your control. Important Note: Since data is stored only on your device, deleting the app will also permanently delete your history. 【The Future with ToothStep】 Imagine your next dental check-up a few months from now. Your dentist looks surprised and says, "Wow, no plaque left behind this time. Perfect job!" Using ToothStep is an investment in avoiding future dental costs. By opening the app for just a few minutes a day, you are securing a future where you can enjoy delicious meals with your own teeth, even at age 80. 【Conclusion: Your New Step Starts Today】 Brushing is a lifelong habit. That’s why improving its quality—even just a little—changes your overall health for a lifetime. Why not end "mindless brushing" today? Start a lifetime of "Correct Care" with ToothStep. PrivacyPolicy: https://sly-pudding-816.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-2d7d3730639f8073adbceb5e8b8f05bc Term Of Use: https://sly-pudding-816.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-2d7d3730639f806ab1c1c8458461ebee

Screenshots

SmileScan (スマイルスキャン)4 screens
Toothbrush Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmileScan (スマイルスキャン) at none against Toothbrush Timer's 5. SmileScan (スマイルスキャン) also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Toothbrush Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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. Toothbrush Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SmileScan (スマイルスキャン) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmileScan (スマイルスキャン) ships an update every 3 weeks, Toothbrush Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SmileScan (スマイルスキャン) versus Toothbrush Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmileScan (スマイルスキャン)Toothbrush Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB99 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDoctorbookTakatoshi Ichige

In-app purchases

None

SmileScan (スマイルスキャン)

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Toothbrush Timer

Subscriptions4
  • Advanced Analytics Master Your Care$1.991 Month
  • Premium: The Ultimate Care$3.991 Month
  • Advanced Analytics Master Your Care$12.991 Year
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  • Premium: Ultimate Care$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime Access$44.99

Questions

Is SmileScan (スマイルスキャン) free?
SmileScan (スマイルスキャン) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Toothbrush Timer free?
Toothbrush Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SmileScan (スマイルスキャン) or Toothbrush Timer have ads?
Neither SmileScan (スマイルスキャン) nor Toothbrush Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmileScan (スマイルスキャン) or Toothbrush Timer?
SmileScan (スマイルスキャン) ships an update every 3 weeks, and Toothbrush Timer every 6 days. Most recently, SmileScan (スマイルスキャン) was updated on September 9, 2026 and Toothbrush Timer on August 1, 2026.

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