Comparison

ToddleBop vs Magic Sand Timer

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

Head to head
About

ToddleBop

Features
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ToddleBop helps parents make brushing teeth fun, easy, and consistent β€” with five brand-new videos every single week! Each video is packed with silly songs, brushing buddies, and playful surprises β€” all timed to 2 minutes to encourage a full, focused brush. From space cats to dancing carrots, every episode turns brushing into a mini adventure. - Original music and characters - Habit tracker to build daily brushing routines - Weekly rewards for brushing streaks - Safe, ad-free environment - Designed for parents to use with their children ToddleBop is not a solo app for kids, but a tool for families to build better habits together. Full terms & License: https://toddlebop.com/eula.html

About

Magic Sand Timer

Features
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Make toothbrushing fun and easy with this playful sand timer app – designed for kids and parents! Brushing teeth doesn’t have to be boring. Our app turns daily routines into an enjoyable activity with: β€’ A simple, child-friendly timer for the recommended brushing time β€’ 3 colorful themes to choose from, keeping kids engaged β€’ Cheerful background music that makes brushing fly by β€’ Perfect for kids, but loved by parents too With its friendly design and motivating features, the app helps children build healthy brushing habits. Simply set the time and let the hourglass tell you when finnished. Download now and make brushing fun!

Screenshots

ToddleBop4 screens
Magic Sand Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magic Sand Timer at none against ToddleBop's 2. Magic Sand Timer also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. ToddleBop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Magic Sand Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ToddleBop ships an update every 4 months, Magic Sand Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
ToddleBop versus Magic Sand Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToddleBopMagic Sand Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size79 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFountain Interactive LtdAnders Gustavsson

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ToddleBop

Subscriptions1
  • Star Club Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Star Club Lifetime$4.99
None

Magic Sand Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ToddleBop free?
ToddleBop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magic Sand Timer free?
Magic Sand Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ToddleBop or Magic Sand Timer have ads?
Neither ToddleBop nor Magic Sand Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ToddleBop or Magic Sand Timer?
ToddleBop ships an update every 4 months, and Magic Sand Timer monthly. Most recently, ToddleBop was updated on October 2, 2026 and Magic Sand Timer on October 1, 2026.

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