# BellBuddy — The best bell schedule app! > Student bell schedule tracker for remaining class time and breaks. (iPhone/iPad app by Tim Mistele.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bellbuddy/id1292920226 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Tim Mistele](https://appshunter.io/developer/1292920224) - Category: Education, Utilities - Price: $0.99 - Rating: 4.47/5 from 72 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 30 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2018-01-02 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bellbuddy/id1292920226/reviews.md ## What is BellBuddy? Created by Anna Mistele. How much passing time is left? Do I have time to go to my locker before class? When does my free period end? Answer all these questions with a glance at your phone! BellBuddy clearly displays the amount of time left in your current period, including passing time and breaks. Current features: - Choose your school! Supported schools' bell schedules have been pre-loaded for your convenience - Shows the number of minutes left in your current period - Adjust the time discrepancy in the Settings menu if your school's bell schedule is off by a few seconds - If there is less than one minute left in the period, it will show how many seconds are left! - Displays the time that the current period ends - Shows the next class if it is passing time - For RE students, the schedule automatically updates to current day of the week - Contains normal schedules for Monday through Friday - Schedules can be changed in the Settings menu - Swipe left or right in the home screen to change your background. - Click on the name of a class period to rename it! - Turn your phone sideways to enable a simplified Projector View - Save your favorite schools and switch between them in the Settings menu ## Key features - Real-time countdown for current class period - Displays passing time and break durations - Shows next class and its end time - Supports pre-loaded school bell schedules - Customizable class names and backgrounds - Projector View for simplified display ## Recent user reviews (10 of 11) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bellbuddy/id1292920226/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Doesn’t have my school *2023-09-12* I bought it knowing it most likely won’t have my school in hopes I could program my schedule independently but unfortunately it doesn’t work that way. ### 1/5 — Horrible *2022-10-05, version 5.1* Missing buttons, no text or instructions…. Avoid at all costs ### 5/5 — Amazing app *2022-09-08, version 5.1* I did not see my school on the list so I sent them what they needed and they got it on there in a couple hours. If your app doesn’t show anything except white like what happened to me. It’s probably because your phone is on dark mode ### 5/5 — Adjusting minutes *2021-04-01, version 5.1* First of all , let me share that the app has been a lifesaver. However , my school recently changed there schedule. I read the instructions on how to adjust the seconds or minutes, but the app is stuck on hours. Please advise me on how to change the hours to minutes to fit my new schedule. **Developer response:** Hello! We recently updated the interface to support time zone differences for remote learning, which is why you can now adjust hours. If you want to update your school's schedule, please submit the new schedule at https://www.bellbuddyapp.com/add-your-school.html and we'll send you an email once it's updated! Changing schedules in-app is an upcoming feature. Thank you for joining the BellBuddy family! ### 1/5 — Can’t add my schools schedule *2020-11-15, version 5.1* There is no menu not settings no nothing Waste of money No instructions on how to add your school **Developer response:** Hello! I'm sorry you encountered this problem. Please submit your school schedule at https://www.bellbuddyapp.com/add-your-school.html and we'll add it in for you! ### 5/5 — Definitely worth it! *2020-09-04, version 5.0.2* Love this app! Definitely worth the .99 I spent on it. They got our school schedule up very fast (like in a few hours!). It has been really helpful during distance learning for myself and my middle schooler. While I gave it a five star rating, I do wish the developers would add a “bell” alert at the beginning or ending of a period which would make it extra helpful when you’re not “watching” the app. Also, I would love if it was available as a widget and/or an Apple Watch app to reduce the battery drain by having the app open. But even without those features it is definitely a five star and the cost! **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback! We will work towards incorporating your suggestions into future BellBuddy updates. ### 1/5 — Useless for homeschool *2020-08-03, version 5.0.2* Was looking for a bell app for home schooling and turns out you can only select a preregistered school. What a waste of money. Should’ve just tried one of the free apps. **Developer response:** Hello! That's because we add your school for you! I'm happy to add your homeschool schedule to the list. Just go to https://www.bellbuddyapp.com/ and upload a document with your homeschool schedule. (I am working on custom schedules, but for now I am happy to upload your schedule for you, even if it's not an official school) ### 5/5 — This is it *2019-12-30, version 5.0.2* BellBuddy saves literally LIVES! I would never know when I had class if I didn’t have this app. The beautiful backgrounds and the horizontal viewing MAKES my life COMPLETE. The app is grossly under valued. It’s SUCH a steal! I would pay 10000x more for this app. ### 1/5 — This app is BS *2019-08-24, version 4.0.1* I just paid a dollar for an app that doesn’t work. There is only a list of maybe 10 schools and when I tried to see if I could customize one for my school the app kept crashing. Worse purchase ever! **Developer response:** Hello! Thank you for sharing your problem. As stated in the app description, schedule customization is not yet supported—you just need to upload your schedule on our website, and I'll add it in for you. Everyone using the app has submitted their schedule for free on bellbuddyapp.com. Please go to https://www.bellbuddyapp.com/add-your-school.html to upload your school schedule. I will add it right away, and your $0.99 will not go to waste! ### 5/5 — BEST APP EVER *2018-01-08, version 2.1.3* This app is extremely helpful during school. I am really bad at remembering when periods start and end. Now all I need to do is open Bell Buddy! LOVEEEE THIS! ## Frequently asked questions about BellBuddy ### What is BellBuddy? BellBuddy is a mobile application designed to help students track their class schedules. It displays the remaining time in the current period, including passing time and breaks, and shows when the next class begins. ### How does BellBuddy track time? BellBuddy uses pre-loaded bell schedules for supported schools to accurately display the time left in each period. It can also show remaining seconds when a period is about to end. ### Can I customize BellBuddy? Yes, you can rename class periods, change the background by swiping left or right, and save your favorite schools for quick switching. The app also allows for adjusting time discrepancies in the settings. ### What devices does BellBuddy support? BellBuddy is available for iPhone and iPod devices, as indicated by its supported devices list. ### What is the age rating for BellBuddy? BellBuddy has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger students. ### How often is BellBuddy updated? The latest version of BellBuddy is 5.1, and it was last updated on September 8, 2020. This indicates a history of updates, though the frequency may vary. ### Does BellBuddy have ads? No, BellBuddy does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that offers an ad-free experience for users. ### What is the price of BellBuddy? BellBuddy is available for a one-time purchase of $0.99. This grants users full access to all its features without recurring fees. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.1 — 2020-09-08 Added an option to change your time zone — if you are participating in distance learning, you can use the time zone adjustment option in settings (formerly time adjustment). ### 5.0.2 — 2019-09-10 Switch your school in-app! You can now save multiple schools' schedules to your phone and easily switch between them on the Settings page. ### 4.0.1 — 2019-08-23 Critical bug fix for pop-up windows ### 4.0 — 2019-08-17 Projector View! In your main screen, turn your phone sideways to enable landscape Projector View. You can use this simplified view (no Settings button) to project BellBuddy anywhere for students' easy access. ### 3.1 — 2018-08-23 Fixed a bug with the Schedule View. Also, added a tutorial for newbies! ## Apps similar to BellBuddy | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [PSAT Vocabulary & Practice](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/psat-vocabulary-and-practice/id6447755946) | — | Free | Education | | [VOISS Part-2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voiss-part-2/id1627279248) | — | Free | Education | | [Bell Schedule (For School)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bell-schedule-for-school/id1440530772) | 3.7 (14) | Free | Education | | [School Bell Schedule](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/school-bell-schedule/id1526240520) | 4.5 (100) | Free | Education | | [Broken Top](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broken-top/id1543527875) | 5.0 (3) | Free | Education | | [Reward Blitz](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reward-blitz/id1573912087) | 1.0 (1) | Free | Education | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*