# Hippopo vs Brush Buddy!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hippopo at none against Brush Buddy!'s 1. Brush Buddy!'s advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 7 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brush Buddy! sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Hippopo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hippopo ships an update every 7 months, Brush Buddy! every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hippopo | Brush Buddy! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brush-buddy/id6758544325/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **23** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leon Metthez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872528420) | [Dental Spaces LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873526458) |

## What reviewers say

### Hippopo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hippopo/id6758356616)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Brush Buddy!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brush-buddy/id6758544325)

This app transforms tooth brushing into an engaging adventure for children aged 2-8+. It features original songs, interactive stories, fun facts, and a visual guide to help kids brush effectively. Parents can track progress and manage multiple profiles.

**Highlights:** Original brushing songs, Interactive stories, Learn mode with facts and riddles, Camera mirror brushing guide, Rewards system (stars, stickers, avatars), Parent dashboard for tracking, Support for multiple children

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hippopo free?

Hippopo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Brush Buddy! free?

Brush Buddy! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Hippopo or Brush Buddy! have ads?

Neither Hippopo nor Brush Buddy! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hippopo or Brush Buddy!?

Hippopo ships an update every 7 months, and Brush Buddy! every 8 days. Most recently, Hippopo was updated on October 31, 2026 and Brush Buddy! on October 31, 2026.

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