Comparison

Hippobrush vs Toothbrush Timer

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

Toothbrush Timer

Features
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BrushBeaver makes brushing easy to keep track of. Log a session in one tap, or let the guided timer record it for you. Use your iPhone on its own, or Apple Watch to brush without watching the screen. FREE EVERYDAY TOOLS • One-tap logging from the app or an interactive widget. • A timer with adjustable duration and zone guidance. Apple Watch gives haptic cues when it is time to switch zones. • A month calendar, morning/evening view and forgiving streaks. Add forgotten records later. • Records for flossing, rinsing and tongue care alongside brushing. • Apple Watch logging and timing, plus Apple Health support. YOUR DATA, YOUR CHOICE Your data never goes through our servers, and it syncs to Apple Health only if you allow it. Paired iPhone and Apple Watch exchange records through the system connection. No account is needed. With your permission, BrushBeaver writes brushing events to Apple Health. You can also choose to include events from other sources in a merged view without duplicates. Health permission is optional: logging and timing still work without it. ONE PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION Core logging, timing, widgets, Apple Watch, Apple Health and the basic calendar are free. A one-time purchase unlocks deeper statistics and trends, plus more app icons. No subscription. No ads. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Hippobrush4 screens
Toothbrush Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hippobrush at every 8 days against Toothbrush Timer's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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 Toothbrush Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hippobrush ships an update every 8 days, Toothbrush Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Hippobrush versus Toothbrush Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHippobrushToothbrush Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB12 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperTaha Bozdemir源 陈

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hippobrush

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

Toothbrush Timer

One-time1
  • Full Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is Hippobrush free?
Hippobrush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Toothbrush Timer free?
Toothbrush Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hippobrush or Toothbrush Timer have ads?
Neither Hippobrush nor Toothbrush Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hippobrush or Toothbrush Timer?
Hippobrush ships an update every 8 days, and Toothbrush Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hippobrush was updated on October 31, 2026 and Toothbrush Timer on November 10, 2026.

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