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 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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Give every tooth the attention it deserves, not just the front ones, and keep your whole treatment history in one place. Brushio combines a guided brushing timer with a personal dental record. Regular, proper brushing is the best way to prevent dental problems, and Brushio makes it simple, clear and even enjoyable: go through all 16 sections of your mouth, build a lasting brushing habit, and keep track of dentist visits, treatments and symptoms on an interactive 3D tooth map. No account and no ads - your data stays only on your device and in your own iCloud. GUIDED BRUSHING TIMER Brushio shows which section to brush and how, so the inner and chewing surfaces get as much attention as the front teeth. • A step-by-step timer that guides you through all 16 sections of your mouth • Brushing instructions for your toothbrush: manual, electric or sonic • ""3D Jaw"" and ""Combo Timer"" modes with a section map • Sound and haptic cues when it's time to move on • Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island to follow your brushing progress YOUR DENTAL HISTORY Never wonder again which tooth was treated, when, and how much it cost. • Interactive 3D tooth map with the treatment history of every tooth • Checkups and treatments: fillings, crowns, veneers, inlays, implants, root canals and extractions • Teeth selected by FDI number, with diagnoses, costs, clinic address and notes • Symptoms such as pain, sensitivity or bleeding gums, linked to a specific tooth TOOTHBRUSH & REMINDERS • Track how long you've been using your toothbrush and when it's time to replace it • Morning and evening brushing reminders • Dentist visit and new toothbrush reminders - add them to your iPhone Calendar in one tap • History of all your toothbrushes and replacements HABITS & STATISTICS Small daily wins add up. Follow your progress and find the areas you tend to miss. • Morning and evening brushing tracking - see at a glance which one you missed • Current and best streaks, weekly activity and a brushing calendar • Coverage stats for each of the 16 sections - shows which areas you brush least • Achievements from bronze to diamond CARE TIPS • Helpful tips for proper, effective brushing: why you shouldn't rinse right after brushing, what bleeding gums mean, how coffee and soda affect your enamel, and more • Learn how to improve your brushing technique APPLE WATCH Brush with your iPhone left on the shelf. • Full brushing timer on your wrist • Sessions sync with your iPhone automatically via iCloud • Watch face widgets ALSO • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Brushing sessions saved to Apple Health • iCloud sync across your devices • Dark and light theme support • Available in 11 languages BRUSHIO PRO For those who want more control and a complete record for their dentist. • Dental Arch brushing mode with a top-down view • Brushing duration from 1 to 3 minutes • Unlimited extra sessions • Extended statistics periods • Photos of documents and X-rays for your visits • More toothbrush replacement periods • PDF report of your brushing and treatments to share with your dentist Pro is available as a monthly subscription with a 3-day free trial, a yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Brush better today - your teeth will thank you. Privacy Policy: https://brushio.github.io/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://brushio.github.io/terms/

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· 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 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Hippobrush versus Brushio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHippobrushBrushio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB16 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 fortnightly. Most recently, Hippobrush was updated on October 25, 2026 and Brushio on October 31, 2026.

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