Comparison

Starfall 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

Starfall

This app offers engaging reading and math activities for children from preschool to 5th grade. It features games, songs, and interactive lessons designed by educators to support early literacy and numeracy skills. The platform also includes accessibility features for children with impairments.

Highlights
  • Reading phonics and fluency
  • Math concepts and operations
  • Interactive games and songs
  • Accessibility features
  • Sequential learning objectives
  • Holiday activities and sing-alongs
Features
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Starfall® fun activities, games, and songs includes reading, math, music, and more – read, learn, and play preschool to fifth grade. Includes free and subscriber content. Starfall provides an Enhanced Accessible Index for children with visual, hearing, or mobility impairments. For more information, please contact Customer Service at (+1) 303-417-6414. Join Zac the Rat® and his friends on an exciting learning journey, starting with the ABCs and 123s and advancing up to grade 5 grammar and mathematics. Starfall's playful open format intuitively guides children through sequential learning objectives for reading, math, art, music, and social subjects like kindness and caring. *Highlights* *Reading (phonics, fluency, grammar) -- ABCs, Learn to Read, I’m Reading, Talking Library, Punctuation, Parts of Speech *Math -- Numbers, Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, Geometry and Measurement, Fractions *More -- Holiday Activities, Nursery Rhymes, Sing-Alongs, Interactive Calendar *Why Starfall* *Research based, teacher tested, child approved. The Starfall® systematic approach was created by experienced educators using time-tested instructional methods. *Try it for free. All of the basics for learning how to read are available to everyone. *No advertisements. Whether a free user or subscriber, you won’t see any ads. *Pass it forward! Subscribers gain access to hundreds of additional activities and support the free sections for others to enjoy. *What people are saying about Starfall* Listed on PC Magazine’s “15 best Online Learning Services for Kids,” Think Five’s “Top 5 Most Used Apps by Elementary Teachers,” and as one Parent's Magazine's "70 Best Apps for Families." "Kids can learn about letter recognition, phonics, and reading. Skill acquisition is appropriately gradual... Starfall does an excellent job of offering clear and intriguing early literacy lessons." —Common Sense Media “I truly believe that Starfall set the foundation for my future.” —Sarah, undergraduate at Stanford University *Subscription information* If you choose to purchase a Starfall subscription, a $5.99 (USD) payment will be applied to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase and monthly after that. Your subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. This subscription is valid only for home use. It can be used on devices signed in with your Apple ID, as well as any associated Family Sharing devices. *Additional Info* This app requires an internet connection and is intended for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grades 1-5. It also supports English language development, special education, and homeschool environments. Privacy Policy: https://teach.starfall.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://teach.starfall.com/terms The Starfall website and applications are program services of Starfall Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) publicly supported nonprofit. Copyright © 2002–2024 by Starfall Education and its licensors. All rights reserved. Starfall® and Starfall.com® are registered trademarks in the U.S., the European Union, and various other countries.

About

Toothbrush Timer

This app transforms children's toothbrushing into an engaging game. Kids unlock new monsters and collect themed packs by brushing, fostering healthy habits through a fun reward system. It offers adjustable timers and an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Fun brushing timer
  • Adjustable time settings
  • Unlock new monsters
  • Collect themed monster packs
  • Motivates healthy habits
  • Ad-free experience
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Make your kids love brushing their teeth! Toothbrush Timer: Monster Hunt turns brushing time into playtime. Kids can’t wait to grab their toothbrush and unlock a fun new monster with each brush. No more nagging—just eager smiles and healthy habits. With exciting monster packs and a fun reward system, brushing becomes a daily adventure your child will actually look forward to. The timer is fully adjustable, so it fits any brushing routine. Features: • Fun and simple brushing timer • Adjustable time settings • Unlock a new monster with each brush • Collect themed monster packs: Deep Sea, Wild West & more • Designed to motivate kids and support healthy habits • No ads, no stress—just brushing fun! Make brushing fun, playful, and something kids love—every single day.

Screenshots

Starfall4 screens
Toothbrush Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Starfall at 4.3K against Toothbrush Timer's 1. Starfall also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Starfall sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month and Toothbrush Timer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Starfall against 4.0 for Toothbrush Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Starfall has 4.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Starfall ships an update every 2 months, Toothbrush Timer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Starfall versus Toothbrush Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarfallToothbrush Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (4.3K ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews74.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStarfall Education FoundationRalf Pitter

Customer experience

Starfall

All ratings4,287 ratings
Positive74.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative18.6%
Written reviews261 reviews
Positive74.7%
Neutral7.3%
Negative18.0%

Toothbrush Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Starfall

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Subscription issues and trouble logging in
  • Freezing and crashing on certain devices
  • Glitches in specific games and activities
  • Compatibility problems with newer OS versions
  • Incorrect pronunciation of numbers and dates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more advanced content for older kids
  • Improve accessibility for visually impaired users
  • Provide offline mode for use without internet
  • Allow customization of character and settings
  • Integrate with other educational platforms

Toothbrush Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Starfall

Subscriptions1
  • Starfall Monthly$5.991 Month
3 purchases

Toothbrush Timer

One-time3
  • Space Explorers Monster Pack$3.99
  • Deep Sea Divers Monster Pack$3.99
  • Wild West Monsters Pack$3.99

Questions

Is Starfall free?
Starfall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Toothbrush Timer free?
Toothbrush Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Starfall or Toothbrush Timer?
Starfall is rated higher. Starfall averages 4.1 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Toothbrush Timer averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Starfall or Toothbrush Timer have ads?
Neither Starfall nor Toothbrush Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Starfall or Toothbrush Timer?
Starfall ships an update every 2 months, and Toothbrush Timer every 5 months. Most recently, Starfall was updated on October 19, 2026 and Toothbrush Timer on October 16, 2026.

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