# Bear & Bells

> Hiking safety app with customizable bear alert chimes and educational content. (iPhone/iPad app by Peter Hornsby.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bear-and-bells/id987712488 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Peter Hornsby](https://appshunter.io/developer/939845084)
- Category: Travel, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-06-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bear-and-bells/id987712488/reviews.md

## What is Bear & Bells?

FREE app for hikers in bear country. Developed by hiking enthusiasts, Bear & Bells gives you nine unique bell chimes plus the ability to record and save your own! Set your bell choice and duration, then start walking. Chimes are spaced apart to avoid annoying continuous ringing.

Additional features include custom illustration backgrounds of animal “protectors” that will watch over you, information about black and brown (grizzly bears) and safety suggestions. It’s educational and fun for adults and kids alike.

## Key features

- Customizable bell chimes
- Recordable sound options
- Adjustable chime duration
- Animal protector illustrations
- Bear safety information
- Educational content for all ages

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bear-and-bells/id987712488/reviews.md

### 1/5 — malfunction

*2024-09-22, version 1.1.0*

the app gets stucked and does not work

### 1/5 — Kk

*2024-04-14, version 1.1.0*

The app does not wotk at all :(

### 1/5 — Worked fine until today

*2023-09-30*

-now not functioning on iOS 17.1 beta

I’ll really miss this app if it will not work on the future.

### 5/5 — Nice save.

*2018-08-11, version 1.1.0*

My wife and I were on vacation and decided to go on a hike.  At the entrance of the hike a sign warned of bears and advised using a bear bell.  We hadn’t considered bringing one then I found this app and it worked great, thank you.  The bells had good spacing so as to not be constant and annoying while still seeming to be effective.

### 5/5 — Wacky but Usefull

*2015-07-06, version 1.1.0*

It taught me some and helped with notifying bears that I was there. Good and Helpful app. :)

## Frequently asked questions about Bear & Bells

### What is Bear & Bells?

Bear & Bells is a free app designed for hikers in bear country. It offers customizable bell chimes to alert wildlife and provides educational information on bear safety.

### Does Bear & Bells have ads?

No, Bear & Bells is ad-free. The app was developed by hiking enthusiasts and is available for free without advertisements.

### Is Bear & Bells suitable for children?

Yes, Bear & Bells is educational and fun for adults and kids alike. It has an age rating of 4+ and features custom illustrations of animal 'protectors'.

### What kind of sounds does Bear & Bells offer?

Bear & Bells provides nine unique bell chimes and allows users to record and save their own custom sounds. The chimes are spaced apart to avoid continuous ringing.

### What information does Bear & Bells provide about bears?

The app includes information about black and brown (grizzly) bears, along with safety suggestions for hikers in bear country.

### On which devices can I use Bear & Bells?

Bear & Bells is available for iPhone and iPod. It was released on June 3, 2015, and its latest version is 1.1.0.

### How often is Bear & Bells updated?

Bear & Bells was last updated on June 3, 2015, with version 1.1.0. The app was initially released on the same date in 2015.

### What do users like about Bear & Bells?

Users appreciate the app's focus on safety in bear country, the customizable sound options, and the educational content. Its free availability and ad-free experience are also highly valued.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.1.0 — 2015-06-03

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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