Tooth Fairy Timer vs BrushCoach
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tooth Fairy Timer
This app helps children develop healthy brushing habits by making the recommended two-minute brushing time fun and interactive. A happy tune plays when the timer finishes, encouraging consistent use.
- Two-minute brushing timer
- Interactive fun
- Reward tune upon completion
- Encourages healthy habits
- Dentist recommended duration
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Tooth Fairy Tykes presents the Tooth Fairy Timer app to encourage your child’s brushing habits. Dentists recommend brushing for 2 minutes so we have created an app to help make brushing fun and interactive! Press the start button to begin the timer and when the 2 minutes are up, your child will be rewarded with a happy tune! Make brushing a fun and healthy habit with the Tooth Fairy Tykes new Tooth Fairy Timer app! See why thousands of children, parents and dentists love Tooth Fairy Tykes! Get your very own Tooth Fairy Tyke at www.ToothFairyTykes.com
BrushCoach
This app guides users through a consistent and thorough brushing routine with visual timers and highlighted zones. It helps ensure all areas of the mouth are cleaned evenly, making dental hygiene simpler and more effective for all ages. Track your progress and build healthy habits with this intuitive tool.
- Guided zone-based brushing
- Flexible brushing times
- Visual and audio guidance
- Brushing history and insights
- Smart reminders
- Apple Health integration
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Brush every tooth, every time. BrushCoach guides you through all 12 zones of your mouth with a visual timer and gentle voice coaching — the dentist-recommended 2 minutes, made effortless. Instead of guessing when to move on, follow the highlighted zones that show exactly where to brush and for how long. For kids and adults alike, brushing becomes a calm, guided routine that’s easy to stick with. Key Features Guided Zone-Based Brushing Your mouth is divided into clear regions, with on-screen highlights that guide you step by step so no area gets skipped. Flexible Brushing Times Choose brushing durations that fit your needs, from quick cleans to more thorough routines for braces or gum care. Visual & Audio Guidance Clear visuals and optional audio cues help you stay focused without watching the clock. Brushing History & Insights Track brushing sessions, view your history on a calendar, and build streaks to stay motivated. Gentle Smart Reminders Optional reminders help you stay consistent by notifying you only when you haven’t brushed yet. Apple Health Integration Sync brushing sessions with Apple Health to keep your health habits in one place. Built for Privacy & Simplicity BrushCoach is privacy-first by design. No accounts No ads No data collection No internet required All data stays on your device. Upgrade to BrushCoach Pro Unlock advanced brushing modes, full history, streak tracking, smart reminders, and Apple Health sync with a simple one-time purchase. No subscriptions. Yours forever. BrushCoach makes brushing simpler, calmer, and more effective — one guided session at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BrushCoach at 5.0 against Tooth Fairy Timer's 3.7. Tooth Fairy Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. BrushCoach sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tooth Fairy Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
BrushCoach holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 4 respectively.
Tooth Fairy Timer ships an update monthly, BrushCoach every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tooth Fairy Timer | BrushCoach |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (12 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthew Staton | Srinivasa Satti |
Customer experience
Tooth Fairy Timer
BrushCoach
In-app purchases
Tooth Fairy Timer
No in-app purchases
BrushCoach
- Pro Plan$4.99
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