Comparison

ETHU vs Toothbrush Timer

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

Head to head
About

ETHU

Features
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ETHU: Smart Oral Care Partner ETHU is a smart oral care app that records your tooth condition and lifestyle habits to provide an "Oral Score," "Oral Age," and personalized "Oral Reports." Easily record your daily oral condition and check management habits such as brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash. ETHU analyzes your oral health level and shows it to you at a glance. It also provides practical guides and a feature to find nearby dentists, helping you consistently build better oral care habits. Key Features of ETHU Oral Condition Recording Record changing oral conditions such as planned treatments, restorative treatments, root canals, implants, and extractions. Oral Care Habit Recording Track oral care habits including brushing frequency and duration, flossing, and mouthwash use. Oral Score & Oral Age Calculation Provides an oral score by analyzing tooth condition and habit data. Check your current management level with "Oral Age" compared to your actual age. Oral Report Provision Generates personalized reports based on tooth condition and habit data. Oral Care Guide Provides simple oral care guides you can practice daily. Establish the right routine with guides tailored to specific situations and habits. Habit Challenge Challenge features for consistent oral care. Strengthens motivation through goal achievement rates and progress status. Find Nearby Dentist Check basic information, location, and operating hours of dentists around you. Recommended For People who want to consistently record their oral condition. People who want to visually manage habits like brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash. People who want to quantify and understand their dental health level. People who want to organize their condition before a dental consultation. People who want to build a better oral care routine. Value Provided by ETHU Improves self-understanding by structuring oral health into numbers, indicators, and reports. Establishes management routines through personalized guides. Enables predictive management based on the history of condition changes. Handles oral care and dental information searches within a single app. Note: ETHU does not provide medical diagnostic functions. It is an app designed to help users record and understand their oral condition and habits. Please look forward to ETHU providing a more expanded personal oral care experience in the future.

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

ETHU2 screens
Toothbrush Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ETHU at none against Toothbrush Timer's 5. ETHU also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 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. ETHU asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ETHU ships an update every 3 weeks, Toothbrush Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and August 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
ETHU versus Toothbrush Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterETHUToothbrush 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 iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB99 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEKONOLOGYTakatoshi Ichige

In-app purchases

None

ETHU

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 ETHU free?
ETHU 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 ETHU or Toothbrush Timer have ads?
Neither ETHU nor Toothbrush Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ETHU or Toothbrush Timer?
ETHU ships an update every 3 weeks, and Toothbrush Timer every 6 days. Most recently, ETHU was updated on September 8, 2026 and Toothbrush Timer on August 1, 2026.

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