Comparison

Hippobrush vs Tooth Brushing 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

Tooth Brushing Timer

This app helps you build a consistent tooth brushing routine with guided sessions, progress tracking, and smart reminders. It offers personalized plans, customizable features, and integrates with Apple Health to make oral hygiene a rewarding habit.

Highlights
  • Guided brushing timer with animations
  • Optional floss tracking
  • Streak and achievement tracking
  • Smart reminders for brushing and dentist visits
  • Personalized brushing plans
  • Apple Health integration
  • Customizable timer sounds and haptic feedback
Features
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Build a Brushing Habit You'll Actually Keep Brushing your teeth shouldn't be something you forget. Bristl helps you build a consistent brushing routine with guided sessions, motivating streaks, beautiful statistics, and gentle reminders that keep you on track - without feeling overwhelming. Whether you're trying to brush longer, floss more often, or simply stay consistent, Bristl makes every session feel rewarding. Brush with confidence • Guided brushing timer with step-by-step animations covering all 12 areas of your mouth • Customize your brushing duration and pacing • Optional floss tracking for every session • Celebrate streak milestones with satisfying confetti See your progress Your brushing history becomes more than just a calendar. Discover detailed insights including: • Current and longest streaks • Daily, weekly, and monthly activity • Time-of-day patterns • Weekly and monthly consistency • Flossing trends and streaks • Favorite statistics pinned to your dashboard • Beautiful charts that make your progress easy to understand Stay motivated Unlock achievements as you build healthier habits. Earn badges for: • Brushing milestones • Active days • Streaks • Flossing consistency • Special accomplishments like *Early Bird*, *Night Owl*, and *Perfect Month* Celebrate every unlock and easily share your achievements. Smart reminders Never forget what matters. • Morning, afternoon, and evening brushing reminders • Toothbrush replacement reminders • Automatic dentist checkup reminders based on your last visit Personalized from day one Answer a few quick questions and Bristl creates a plan tailored to you, including recommended brushing time, reminder schedule, and dentist reminders. Built around you • Multiple Home Screen widgets • Light & Dark Mode • Multiple app icons • Custom timer sounds • Adjustable haptic feedback • Switch languages anytime (English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese, and Hindi) Works with Apple Health Automatically sync your brushing sessions with Apple Health and even import your previous brushing history. Bristl Pro Upgrade to Bristl Pro to unlock: • Advanced statistics and charts • Apple Health sync and history import • Additional app icons • Additional timer sounds Download Bristl today and make brushing your teeth a habit that sticks. Legal Information Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.monje.dev/eula-bristl Privacy Policy: https://www.monje.dev/privacy Legal Notice (Imprint): https://monje.dev/imprint

Screenshots

Hippobrush4 screens
Tooth Brushing Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tooth Brushing Timer at daily against Hippobrush's every 8 days. Hippobrush's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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 Tooth Brushing Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hippobrush ships an update every 8 days, Tooth Brushing Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Hippobrush versus Tooth Brushing Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHippobrushTooth Brushing Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB41 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTaha BozdemirChristopher Monje

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hippobrush

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

Tooth Brushing Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Bristl Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Bristl Pro Yearly14 Days trial$50.901 Year

Questions

Is Hippobrush free?
Hippobrush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tooth Brushing Timer free?
Tooth Brushing Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hippobrush or Tooth Brushing Timer have ads?
Neither Hippobrush nor Tooth Brushing Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hippobrush or Tooth Brushing Timer?
Hippobrush ships an update every 8 days, and Tooth Brushing Timer daily. Most recently, Hippobrush was updated on October 25, 2026 and Tooth Brushing Timer on October 28, 2026.

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