Pokémon Smile is a toothbrushing companion from The Pokémon Company that rewards daily brushing with Pokémon to catch. On Google Play it has over 1 million installs and a 4.2 rating from 17.9 thousand ratings. Google Play is where you install it.
Catch Pokémon by brushing, not by battling
The hook is simple: brushing defeats the cavity-causing bacteria that have captured Pokémon, and a good job lets you catch the ones you save. More than 100 Pokémon appear, so the Pokédex fills only if you keep brushing day after day.
Side rewards include Pokémon Caps, hats the characters wear while you brush, and Brushing Awards that lead toward a Brushing Master title. The game can also snap photos during a session, which you decorate with stickers.
What a one, two or three minute session looks like
You choose a session length of one, two or three minutes before you start. The game guides you through the mouth so every area gets covered, and afterwards it shows tips based on advice from dental professionals.
Up to three profiles can save separate progress, which suits a household sharing one device. You can set up to three reminders a day. The store text says a parent or guardian should be present when a child plays, and that an internet connection is required.
How it differs from the other Pokémon titles
Alternatives such as Pokémon TCG Pocket, Pokémon UNITE and Pokémon Sleep revolve around cards, matches or sleep tracking. Pokémon Smile shares the franchise but has a narrower job: a daily brushing routine. It sits in the Pokémon games category, is rated Everyone, shows no ads, has no in-app purchases and costs nothing.
What's new in 2.0.12
The current version is 2.0.12, last updated March 16, 2026.
Pokémon Smile pros and cons
Pros
- No ads, no in-app purchases and no price
- Session length can be set to one, two or three minutes
- Up to three profiles for shared devices
- More than 100 Pokémon to collect, plus Caps and stickers
- Up to three daily reminders
Cons
- Needs an internet connection, and data fees may apply
- The publisher says it does not prevent cavities or guarantee a brushing habit
- The app may not run properly on some devices
Is Pokémon Smile safe?
Pokémon Smile comes from The Pokémon Company and carries an Everyone content rating. It has no ads and no in-app purchases, so a child brushing along with it is not shown banners or shop prompts. The publisher asks users to read the Terms of Use and Privacy Notice before use, which is worth doing since up to three profiles can store progress on one device.
How to install Pokémon Smile
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open Pokémon Smile when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.
