Comparison

Bruxcontrol vs Brushbeat

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

Head to head
About

Bruxcontrol

Features
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BruxControl helps you manage bruxism (teeth grinding and jaw clenching) with guided exercises, self-massage techniques, and daily tracking. FEATURES: โ€ข JAW RELAXATION EXERCISES Guided breathing and jaw relaxation routines designed to reduce muscle tension and break the clenching habit. โ€ข SELF-MASSAGE GUIDES Step-by-step massage techniques for your jaw, temples, and neck to relieve TMJ pain and tension. โ€ข DAILY CHECK-INS Track your jaw status throughout the day. Understand your patterns and identify triggers. โ€ข APPLE WATCH COMPANION Get gentle reminders to relax your jaw and log check-ins directly from your wrist. โ€ข EDUCATIONAL CONTENT Learn about bruxism causes, nutrition tips for jaw health, and pain relief techniques. โ€ข PROGRESS TRACKING Monitor your exercise minutes, check-in history, and see your improvement over time. Whether you grind your teeth at night or clench during stressful moments, BruxControl provides the tools you need to take control of your jaw health.

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Brushbeat

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You usually notice that you have been clenching your teeth only after your jaw already aches. Brushbeat helps you catch awake bruxism the moment it happens, with no judgment and no demand for constant self-watching. WHY THIS MATTERS Awake bruxism slips by because it happens while you work, drive, study, or scroll on your phone. Tension piles up quietly all day and shows up later as soreness, wear, or jaw clicks. Without an objective log, it is hard to describe the problem clearly to your dentist. HOW BRUSHBEAT WORKS Instead of asking you to stay self-aware all the time, the app sends prompts at random moments inside an active window you choose (for example, 9 AM to 6 PM). When a prompt arrives, you tap once to log how your jaw felt at that instant: relaxed, clenched, or unsure. This method, called EMA (Ecological Momentary Assessment), captures your real routine instead of forced self-observation. KEY FEATURES - Random prompts spread across your day - Custom active window that respects work and rest - One-tap logging straight from the notification - Trend dashboard with weekly and monthly charts - Weekly PDF report formatted for your dentist visit - Optional patient name on the PDF, for clinical records - Log stored locally on your device WHO IT IS FOR Adults who suspect awake bruxism, people whose dentist asked them to watch for daytime jaw tension, and anyone who wants to walk into the next appointment with consistent data instead of vague impressions. PRO (OPTIONAL SUBSCRIPTION) More daily prompts, fully custom active windows, and full history access. The purchase is handled by the App Store and can be canceled at any time from your Apple Account settings. PRIVACY Your bruxism log stays on your iPhone, in a local SQLite database on the device. The contents of your logged moments are not sent to any server. The app uses analytics and attribution services only to measure installs and improve the experience. IMPORTANT NOTICE Brushbeat is a self-tracking tool. It does not replace evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment by a licensed dentist or qualified healthcare professional. If you have persistent pain, please seek clinical guidance. Start spotting the patterns you used to miss and bring clear, objective data to your next dental appointment.

Screenshots

Bruxcontrol4 screens
Brushbeat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bruxcontrol at none against Brushbeat's shown. Brushbeat's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Bruxcontrol sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Brushbeat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Bruxcontrol versus Brushbeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBruxcontrolBrushbeat
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 5 days
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size21 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFelix VelaOverdrive Desenvolvimento de Softwares e Consultoria em Informatica LTDA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bruxcontrol

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99
2 purchases

Brushbeat

Subscriptions2
  • Brushbeat Pro Monthly2 variants$2.991 Month
  • Brushbeat Pro Annual2 variants$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Bruxcontrol free?
Bruxcontrol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brushbeat free?
Brushbeat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bruxcontrol or Brushbeat have ads?
Brushbeat shows ads; Bruxcontrol does not.

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