BrushCoach vs Brushio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BrushCoach
This app guides users through a consistent and thorough brushing routine with visual timers and highlighted zones. It helps ensure all areas of the mouth are cleaned evenly, making dental hygiene simpler and more effective for all ages. Track your progress and build healthy habits with this intuitive tool.
- Guided zone-based brushing
- Flexible brushing times
- Visual and audio guidance
- Brushing history and insights
- Smart reminders
- Apple Health integration
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Brush every tooth, every time. BrushCoach guides you through all 12 zones of your mouth with a visual timer and gentle voice coaching — the dentist-recommended 2 minutes, made effortless. Instead of guessing when to move on, follow the highlighted zones that show exactly where to brush and for how long. For kids and adults alike, brushing becomes a calm, guided routine that’s easy to stick with. Key Features Guided Zone-Based Brushing Your mouth is divided into clear regions, with on-screen highlights that guide you step by step so no area gets skipped. Flexible Brushing Times Choose brushing durations that fit your needs, from quick cleans to more thorough routines for braces or gum care. Visual & Audio Guidance Clear visuals and optional audio cues help you stay focused without watching the clock. Brushing History & Insights Track brushing sessions, view your history on a calendar, and build streaks to stay motivated. Gentle Smart Reminders Optional reminders help you stay consistent by notifying you only when you haven’t brushed yet. Apple Health Integration Sync brushing sessions with Apple Health to keep your health habits in one place. Built for Privacy & Simplicity BrushCoach is privacy-first by design. No accounts No ads No data collection No internet required All data stays on your device. Upgrade to BrushCoach Pro Unlock advanced brushing modes, full history, streak tracking, smart reminders, and Apple Health sync with a simple one-time purchase. No subscriptions. Yours forever. BrushCoach makes brushing simpler, calmer, and more effective — one guided session at a time.
Brushio
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Give every tooth the attention it deserves, not just the front ones, and keep your whole treatment history in one place. Brushio combines a guided brushing timer with a personal dental record. Regular, proper brushing is the best way to prevent dental problems, and Brushio makes it simple, clear and even enjoyable: go through all 16 sections of your mouth, build a lasting brushing habit, and keep track of dentist visits, treatments and symptoms on an interactive 3D tooth map. No account and no ads - your data stays only on your device and in your own iCloud. GUIDED BRUSHING TIMER Brushio shows which section to brush and how, so the inner and chewing surfaces get as much attention as the front teeth. • A step-by-step timer that guides you through all 16 sections of your mouth • Brushing instructions for your toothbrush: manual, electric or sonic • ""3D Jaw"" and ""Combo Timer"" modes with a section map • Sound and haptic cues when it's time to move on • Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island to follow your brushing progress YOUR DENTAL HISTORY Never wonder again which tooth was treated, when, and how much it cost. • Interactive 3D tooth map with the treatment history of every tooth • Checkups and treatments: fillings, crowns, veneers, inlays, implants, root canals and extractions • Teeth selected by FDI number, with diagnoses, costs, clinic address and notes • Symptoms such as pain, sensitivity or bleeding gums, linked to a specific tooth TOOTHBRUSH & REMINDERS • Track how long you've been using your toothbrush and when it's time to replace it • Morning and evening brushing reminders • Dentist visit and new toothbrush reminders - add them to your iPhone Calendar in one tap • History of all your toothbrushes and replacements HABITS & STATISTICS Small daily wins add up. Follow your progress and find the areas you tend to miss. • Morning and evening brushing tracking - see at a glance which one you missed • Current and best streaks, weekly activity and a brushing calendar • Coverage stats for each of the 16 sections - shows which areas you brush least • Achievements from bronze to diamond CARE TIPS • Helpful tips for proper, effective brushing: why you shouldn't rinse right after brushing, what bleeding gums mean, how coffee and soda affect your enamel, and more • Learn how to improve your brushing technique APPLE WATCH Brush with your iPhone left on the shelf. • Full brushing timer on your wrist • Sessions sync with your iPhone automatically via iCloud • Watch face widgets ALSO • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Brushing sessions saved to Apple Health • iCloud sync across your devices • Dark and light theme support • Available in 11 languages BRUSHIO PRO For those who want more control and a complete record for their dentist. • Dental Arch brushing mode with a top-down view • Brushing duration from 1 to 3 minutes • Unlimited extra sessions • Extended statistics periods • Photos of documents and X-rays for your visits • More toothbrush replacement periods • PDF report of your brushing and treatments to share with your dentist Pro is available as a monthly subscription with a 3-day free trial, a yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Brush better today - your teeth will thank you. Privacy Policy: https://brushio.github.io/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://brushio.github.io/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Brushio at fortnightly against BrushCoach's every 7 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. BrushCoach sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Brushio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BrushCoach ships an update every 7 months, Brushio fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BrushCoach | Brushio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Srinivasa Satti | Valerii Dulia |
In-app purchases
BrushCoach
- Pro Plan$4.99
Brushio
- Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Yearly$12.991 Year
- Lifetime$24.99









