Comparison

Hippobrush vs Brushio

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

Head to head
About

Hippobrush

Features
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Brush better in two calm minutes. Hippobrush guides every quadrant with gentle haptics, builds a daily streak you will want to keep, and logs each session to Apple Health automatically. A two-minute brush is what dentists recommend. Hippobrush makes it the easiest part of your day. Start on your iPhone or your Apple Watch, follow the quadrant haptics, and watch the ring fill in. Then floss, rinse, and you are done. WHAT YOU GET • Calm 2-minute brushing timer with four 30-second quadrants • Floss timer with the same quadrant guidance for thorough technique • Quick rinse timer for the last step of your routine • Brush to music. Pick any song or playlist, and the track auto-pauses the moment your two minutes are up • Daily streak with a built-in freeze for slip-up days • Apple Health sync for every completed session • Morning and evening reminders that stay quiet if you already brushed • Toothbrush replacement reminder so you swap heads every three months • Stats with weekly bar chart, monthly completion, and milestone gallery • History calendar so you can see every brush you have logged • Share your streak as a polished card whenever you hit a milestone • Mirror mode flips the timer so it reads correctly in a bathroom mirror • Haptic-only mode for a silent brush that will not wake a roommate FOR FAMILIES Add profiles for everyone in your household and share via iCloud, so a partner or a kid can brush from their own iPhone or Apple Watch and you both see the same streak. HealthKit writes stay tied to the primary profile, so your dental log stays yours. FOR YOUR DENTIST Export a 30-day brushing report showing frequency, average duration, streak, and recent sessions. Bring it to your next appointment. No more guessing at the chair. ON THE APPLE WATCH Hippobrush is watch-first. Start a brush from your wrist with one tap. Six complications, including circular streak, today-progress ring, streak flame, today-progress bar, inline streak, and quick-launch, mean the timer is one face-tap away. WIDGETS AND LOCK SCREEN Home Screen widgets show your streak, today's progress, and your week. A Lock Screen widget keeps your streak visible without unlocking. A Live Activity rides along on your Dynamic Island and Lock Screen while the timer runs. HIPPOBRUSH PREMIUM Try Premium free for 3 days. After the intro, pick: • Hippobrush Premium Yearly • Hippobrush Premium Monthly Premium unlocks: • Floss and rinse timers • Music during brushing • Custom brushing, floss, and rinse durations • Custom reminder times • Streak freeze refills • Detailed stats and the milestone gallery • 30-day dentist PDF report • Mirror mode • All watch complications • Unlimited history (Free keeps the last 3 days) Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew within 24 hours of the end of the current period at the same price, unless turned off. Manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited if you purchase a subscription during the trial. PRIVACY Your brushing data stays on your device and in your own iCloud. We never see it. Anonymous product analytics and crash reports can be turned off in Settings. Privacy Policy: https://boldbiscuit.com/hippobrush/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://boldbiscuit.com/hippobrush/terms-of-use

About

Brushio

Features
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Make every brush count! Brushio guides you through every brushing session and helps you build healthy habits for better dental health. Regular and proper brushing is the best way to prevent dental problems. Brushio makes the process simple, clear, and even enjoyable. Track your progress, set goals, and take care of your smile every day. SMART BRUSHING TIMER • Step-by-step timer that guides you through all 16 mouth sections • 3 brushing modes: 3D jaw model, dental arch, and combo timer • Customizable duration from 1 to 3 minutes • Sound and haptic feedback for section changes • Live Activity on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island to track progress STATISTICS & STREAKS • Track your brushing streaks and stay motivated • Daily, weekly, and monthly brushing statistics • See which sessions you completed - morning, evening, and extra • Detailed statistics for each mouth section DENTAL VISIT LOG • Interactive 3D jaw model - rotate it and tap any tooth to see its treatment history • Individual tooth records with diagnoses and treatments • Record visits with date, type, and notes • Track costs and clinic details • Attach photos of dental documents and X-rays TOOTHBRUSH • Track the usage life of your toothbrush • Set a reminder when it's time to replace it • Keep a history of all your toothbrushes and replacements CARE TIPS • Helpful tips for proper and effective brushing • Learn how to improve your brushing technique • Unlock achievements as you build healthy habits APPLE WATCH • Full brushing timer right on your wrist - no iPhone needed • Watch face widgets: streak, today's sessions, and weekly activity • Sessions sync automatically with your iPhone via iCloud • Pro features unlock on the watch together with your subscription ADDITIONAL FEATURES • Apple Health integration • Widgets for the Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Apple Watch face • Reminders for brushing, dentist visits, and toothbrush replacement • Dark and light theme support • Available in 7 languages Start brushing better today - your teeth will thank you. Privacy Policy: https://brushio.github.io/brushio-legal/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://brushio.github.io/brushio-legal/terms.html

Screenshots

Hippobrush4 screens
Brushio4 screens

Verdict

The call

Hippobrush and Brushio are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Hippobrush sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hippobrush ships an update every 6 days, Brushio every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on August 4, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Hippobrush versus Brushio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHippobrushBrushio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTaha BozdemirValerii Dulia

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hippobrush

Subscriptions2
  • Hippobrush Premium Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Hippobrush Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
3 purchases

Brushio

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Hippobrush free?
Hippobrush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brushio free?
Brushio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hippobrush or Brushio have ads?
Neither Hippobrush nor Brushio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hippobrush or Brushio?
Hippobrush ships an update every 6 days, and Brushio every 10 days. Most recently, Hippobrush was updated on August 4, 2026 and Brushio on September 9, 2026.

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