Comparison

Hippobrush vs Brushio

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

Head to head
About

Hippobrush

Features
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Brush the full two minutes, every time. Hippobrush guides each part of your mouth with a gentle tap, on your iPhone or right from your Apple Watch, and turns brushing into a streak you will want to keep. Most of us stop well before two minutes, the time dentists recommend. Hippobrush keeps time for you, tells you when to move to the next quarter of your mouth, and shows you where you have been. Then floss, rinse, and you are done. FREE FOR EVERYONE - A calm 2-minute brushing timer: four 30-second quadrants with a gentle tap at each change - A live mouth map that fills in as you brush - Apple Watch app: start from your wrist and feel each quadrant change, no phone needed - A daily streak with a freeze for the day life gets in the way, plus achievements - Morning and evening reminders, and a nudge when it is time for a new toothbrush - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, watch complications, and a Live Activity on the Dynamic Island - Brushes saved to Apple Health - Brush-buddy challenges: invite a friend and keep each other going - Haptic-only mode for a silent brush - Your first Smile Check HIPPOBRUSH PREMIUM - Floss and rinse timers, so your whole routine lives in one place - Brush to your music: pick a song or playlist, and it pauses when your time is up - Profiles for everyone at home, with Kid Mode: a mascot that reacts as your child brushes, and stickers to collect - A 30-day dentist report as a PDF, ready for your next visit - Your full history and detailed stats (free keeps the last 7 days) - Smart Coach: personal brushing insights and answers from Apple Intelligence, on your device - Unlimited Smile Checks - Mirror mode, custom durations, and custom reminder times SMILE CHECK Take a photo of your smile and get a quick, general look at how your teeth look, with a score you can follow over time and simple brushing tips. Photos are analyzed privately by Apple Intelligence. Smile Check is not a dental exam. Requires iOS 27 and a device that supports Apple Intelligence. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account needed. Your brushing data stays on your device, and in your own iCloud if you turn on iCloud Backup. We never see it. Anonymous analytics can be turned off in Settings. SUBSCRIPTION Hippobrush is free to use. Hippobrush Premium is available as a yearly subscription, which starts with a 1-week free trial for eligible new subscribers, or as a monthly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically at the same price unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. 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 β€’ Step-by-step timer that guides you through all 16 mouth sections β€’ 3 brushing modes: 3D jaw model, dental arch, and combo timer β€’ Customizable duration from 1 to 3 minutes β€’ Sound and haptic feedback for section changes β€’ Live Activity on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island to track progress STATISTICS & STREAKS β€’ Track your brushing streaks and stay motivated β€’ Daily, weekly, and monthly brushing statistics β€’ See which sessions you completed - morning, evening, and extra β€’ Detailed statistics for each mouth section DENTAL VISIT LOG β€’ Interactive 3D jaw model - rotate it and tap any tooth to see its treatment history β€’ Individual tooth records with diagnoses and treatments β€’ Record visits with date, type, and notes β€’ Track costs and clinic details β€’ Attach photos of dental documents and X-rays TOOTHBRUSH β€’ Track the usage life of your toothbrush β€’ Set a reminder when it's time to replace it β€’ Keep a history of all your toothbrushes and replacements CARE TIPS β€’ Helpful tips for proper and effective brushing β€’ Learn how to improve your brushing technique β€’ Unlock achievements as you build healthy habits APPLE WATCH β€’ Full brushing timer right on your wrist - no iPhone needed β€’ Watch face widgets: streak, today's sessions, and weekly activity β€’ Sessions sync automatically with your iPhone via iCloud β€’ Pro features unlock on the watch together with your subscription ADDITIONAL FEATURES β€’ Apple Health integration β€’ Widgets for the Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Apple Watch face β€’ Reminders for brushing, dentist visits, and toothbrush replacement β€’ Dark and light theme support β€’ Available in 9 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 β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· 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 8 days, Brushio every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Hippobrush versus Brushio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHippobrushBrushio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days β€” betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017
Further details β€” not scored
Size49 MB15 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 8 days, and Brushio every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hippobrush was updated on October 24, 2026 and Brushio on October 24, 2026.

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