# Oral vs Toothbrush Timer

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 (#177 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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Oral | Toothbrush Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (202K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oral-b/id698092608/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toothbrush-timer-toothstep/id6757116788/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **202K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 35.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#177** | — |
| Size | 418 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [P&G Health Care](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647607014) | [Takatoshi Ichige](https://appshunter.io/developer/1717609832) |

## What reviewers say

### Oral

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oral-b/id698092608)

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time brushing guidance, 3D teeth tracking, AI brushing recognition, Brushing data summary, Personalized coaching tips, Gum bleeding tracker

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent cleaning performance
- 👍 Motivates better brushing habits
- 💡 Useful features like timers and reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent position detection
- 🐛 Sync and data issues
- 🐛 Buggy app updates
- 👎 Cumbersome to use phone while brushing

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Incorrect time/date recording
- Duplicate/missing brushing sessions
- Inability to edit or delete sessions

**Requested features**

- Allow manual tracking of flossing, rinsing, and tongue cleaning
- Improve accuracy of position detection
- Add Apple Watch integration
- Provide more customization options


### Toothbrush Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toothbrush-timer-toothstep/id6757116788)

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.

**Highlights:** 6-Zone brushing breakdown, Customizable brushing routes, Audio guidance for zone changes, Advanced brushing analytics, Home screen widgets for progress, Gentle brushing reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Analytics Master Your Care | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium: The Ultimate Care | $3.99 | per month |
| Advanced Analytics Master Your Care | $12.99 | per year |
| Premium: Ultimate Care | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime Access | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Oral free?

Oral is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Toothbrush Timer free?

Toothbrush Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Oral or Toothbrush Timer?

Toothbrush Timer is rated higher. Oral averages 4.8 out of 5 from 202K ratings, while Toothbrush Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Oral or Toothbrush Timer have ads?

Neither Oral nor Toothbrush Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Oral or Toothbrush Timer?

Oral ships an update every 6 weeks, and Toothbrush Timer every 6 days. Most recently, Oral was updated on October 17, 2026 and Toothbrush Timer on October 7, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*