Oral vs Toothbrush Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Oral
This app acts as a digital coach for your oral hygiene, guiding you to brush correctly and for the recommended duration. It tracks your brushing habits, provides personalized insights, and helps you monitor gum health.
- Real-time brushing guidance
- 3D teeth tracking
- AI brushing recognition
- Brushing data summary
- Personalized coaching tips
- Gum bleeding tracker
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Realize a superior clean with the new revolutionized Oral-B mobile experience. Studies show that the average person brushes for only 30-60 seconds, compared to the dentist- recommended 2 minutes. Also, up to 80% of people spend an insufficient amount of time brushing in at least one zone of their mouth. This includes 60% of people who either don’t brush their back molars at all or don’t spend enough time when they do[1]. At Oral-B we strive to improve those stats to help deliver a superior clean. The breakthrough technology of the Oral-B Bluetooth® enabled toothbrushes seamlessly connects to the Oral-B app to deliver brushing intelligence at the next level. The Oral-B app is your digital coach to help you brush correctly as recommended by Dental Professionals. Brush for a Clean that Wows 3D Teeth Tracking and A.I. Brushing Recognition[2] guides you in real-time as you brush. This ensures you cover all areas of your mouth and surfaces of your teeth. Assess Your Brushing Habits Pull up your brushing data summary after each guided brushing session and view your brush score to quickly see just how well you did. Get Personalized Coaching Receive individual coaching tips and insights tailored to your unique brushing behavior to see how you can improve the next time you brush. Access Personalized Insights at a Glance Browse through your personal brushing coverage to see which areas you need to pay more attention to. You can also view high-pressure dentition maps to learn where you need to apply less pressure and view trends based on your recorded brushing history – all easily filtered by week, month, and year. Track Your Gum Bleeding The unique Gum Guard[3] technology helps improve your brushing while protecting your gums. It includes an interactive gum bleeding tracker to help you capture instances of gum bleeding for better oral health. Revolutionize Your Oral Health Statistics show that brushing with an Oral-B connected toothbrush paired with the app will transform your brushing behavior. • Over 90% of brushing sessions last longer than the dentist-recommended 2 minutes with almost no instances of overly applied pressure • Over 82% of people who brushed with Oral-B SmartSeries experienced a noticeable improvement in their oral health[4] You can now connect Oral-B App with Apple Health App. This helps you track and review your brushing habits on the Apple Health App. We’ll motivate you to improve your brushing routine! **The Oral-B app connects to Oral-B iO, Genius and Smart Series electric toothbrushes with Bluetooth 4.0 compatible devices** **Check app.oralb.com for app availability and compatibility details** [1] Oral-B Motion Tracking Research. [2] 3D tracking only available at iO M9 model, AI Brushing Recognition available at iO Series & Genius X. [3] Gum Guard available for all iO Series, Genius 10000 and Genius X models. [4] After 6-8 weeks of use. Based on a practice-based trial with 52 subjects
Toothbrush Timer
This app guides you through a thorough, timed brushing routine, breaking your mouth into six zones. It offers personalized brushing schedules, audio cues, and detailed analytics to track your progress and improve oral hygiene habits. Data is stored locally for privacy.
- 6-Zone brushing breakdown
- Customizable brushing routes
- Audio guidance for zone changes
- Advanced brushing analytics
- Home screen widgets for progress
- Gentle brushing reminders
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ToothStep: Smart Brushing Habit "Wait, was I even brushing properly just now?" In the rush of the morning or the haze before bed, we all brush our teeth every day. But how many of those times can you truly say with confidence: "Every single tooth is perfectly clean"? Brushing while watching TV or checking your phone—"distracted brushing"—is the leading cause of missing spots and neglecting difficult areas. ToothStep is a habit-building tool designed to transform your "mindless" brushing into "perfect care" simply by opening the app. 【Does this sound like you?】 You lose track of where you've brushed because you're daydreaming. You realize you always start and end in the same exact spots. You're tired from work or chores and feel like brushing is a hassle. You want to keep as many of your natural teeth as possible for the future. If you checked even one of these, ToothStep will dramatically change your daily routine. 【4 Revolutionary Features】 1. The "6-Zone Breakdown": Zero Missed Spots We divide your mouth into 6 blocks: Upper (Right, Center, Left) and Lower (Right, Center, Left). By simply following the on-screen guide, you can brush every area evenly and thoroughly. With clear "Next Area" instructions, you’ll never be lost again. Say goodbye to unconscious brushing gaps starting today. 2. Your Personalized "Golden Route" Everyone has different preferences and problem areas. "I want to start from the front teeth where plaque builds up easily." To meet your needs, you can customize the order of areas and set timers in 30-second increments. Create your own "Perfect Brushing Schedule"—the only one of its kind in the world. 3. Audio Guidance: Perfection Without Staring at the Screen Don't want to stare at your phone while brushing? No problem. ToothStep features audio notifications that signal when it's time to switch sections. 4. Advanced Analytics: Your Effort, Visualized Every time you brush, it’s automatically saved as a log. Your progress is instantly visible through graphs—see yourself hitting that 3-minute average or turning your nightly brush into a streak. Furthermore, the analytics help identify habits like, "I'm spending less time on my back-right molars." This data provides the feedback you need for a healthier mouth. 【Built to Keep You Motivated】 Home Screen Widgets By placing a widget on your iPhone home screen, your daily progress and current streak are visible at a glance without even opening the app. Watching those records pile up builds real confidence. Gentle, Reliable Reminders "Simply forgetting" is the biggest enemy of habit-making. ToothStep's notification feature gently reminds you at your preferred time, elevating brushing from a "chore" to a "soothing routine." 【Data Privacy & Security】 ToothStep uses the latest technology (SwiftData) to keep all your brushing logs stored locally on your device. Privacy First: Your data is never uploaded to external servers. Your personal records stay under your control. Important Note: Since data is stored only on your device, deleting the app will also permanently delete your history. 【The Future with ToothStep】 Imagine your next dental check-up a few months from now. Your dentist looks surprised and says, "Wow, no plaque left behind this time. Perfect job!" Using ToothStep is an investment in avoiding future dental costs. By opening the app for just a few minutes a day, you are securing a future where you can enjoy delicious meals with your own teeth, even at age 80. 【Conclusion: Your New Step Starts Today】 Brushing is a lifelong habit. That’s why improving its quality—even just a little—changes your overall health for a lifetime. Why not end "mindless brushing" today? Start a lifetime of "Correct Care" with ToothStep. PrivacyPolicy: https://sly-pudding-816.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-2d7d3730639f8073adbceb5e8b8f05bc Term Of Use: https://sly-pudding-816.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-2d7d3730639f806ab1c1c8458461ebee
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Oral at none against Toothbrush Timer's 5. Oral also leads on ratings volume (202K vs 1) and chart position (#175 vs unranked). Toothbrush Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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
Both are free to download. Toothbrush Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Oral asks for nothing beyond the download.
Toothbrush Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Oral has 202K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Oral ships an update every 6 weeks, Toothbrush Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Oral | Toothbrush Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (202K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 202K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #175 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 418 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | P&G Health Care | Takatoshi Ichige |
Customer experience
Oral
Toothbrush Timer
Bugs and requests
Oral
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Incorrect time/date recording
- Duplicate/missing brushing sessions
- Inability to edit or delete sessions
Requested features
4 requests- Allow manual tracking of flossing, rinsing, and tongue cleaning
- Improve accuracy of position detection
- Add Apple Watch integration
- Provide more customization options
Toothbrush Timer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Oral
No in-app purchases
Toothbrush Timer
- Advanced Analytics Master Your Care$1.991 Month
- Premium: The Ultimate Care$3.991 Month
- Advanced Analytics Master Your Care$12.991 Year
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- Premium: Ultimate Care$29.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime Access$44.99









