# Brush Buddy! vs Chika Buddy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chika Buddy at none against Brush Buddy!'s 1. Brush Buddy!'s advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Brush Buddy! against 5.0 for Chika Buddy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brush Buddy! has 23 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Brush Buddy! ships an update every 8 days, Chika Buddy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brush Buddy! | Chika Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brush-buddy/id6758544325/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chika-buddy/id6760249183/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 166 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dental Spaces LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873526458) | [Sungjoo Hwang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883462699) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Chika Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chika-buddy/id6760249183)

This app helps users, especially children, develop proper and enjoyable brushing habits. It features guided brushing stages, AR effects, and streak tracking to make oral hygiene fun and consistent.

**Highlights:** 15-Stage Guided Brushing, AR Mirror Mode with Effects, 47+ Character Companions, Streak Tracking, Selfie Capture & Share, Customizable Timer, Multi-language Support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brush Buddy! free?

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

### Is Chika Buddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brush Buddy! or Chika Buddy?

Brush Buddy! and Chika Buddy are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 23 and 2 ratings respectively.

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

Neither Brush Buddy! nor Chika Buddy shows ads.

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

Brush Buddy! ships an update every 8 days, and Chika Buddy every 9 days. Most recently, Brush Buddy! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Chika Buddy on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*