# BuzzBell: Messages That Matter — The Future of Messaging > Messaging app that bypasses silent mode for urgent communications. (iPhone/iPad app by In-telligent Properties LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzbell-messages-that-matter/id1530048316 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [In-telligent Properties LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/950554017) - Category: Utilities, Social Networking - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.35/5 from 166 App Store ratings · 24 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 119 MB - Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish - Released: 2020-12-01 - Data updated: 2026-08-15 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzbell-messages-that-matter/id1530048316/reviews.md ## What is BuzzBell? ** Best Invention 2021** - TIME Welcome to the future of messaging. BuzzBell is the only messaging app that can break through Silent Mode with urgent messages and calls to ensure they are read and answered immediately. Enjoy the unique peace of mind created by stepping away from your phone knowing you can still be reached by your trusted contacts when it matters. HOW IT WORKS BuzzBell empowers you to set boundaries. Only your approved contacts can communicate with you on BuzzBell. After creating an account, invite your contacts to BuzzBell to start the conversation. BuzzBell can be used for all conversations, but when it’s urgent, use the BUZZ or BELL feature to amplify your message or call so that it’s noticed immediately, even if the recipient’s phone is switched to Silent Mode. First, we convert the text message to a text-to-voice VoIP internet call that allows them to receive the message even when not otherwise capable of launching the app (ie, when driving). If the VoIP text-to-voice call is unanswered, then a unique and continuous BUZZ (audible vibration) or BELL (ringtone) notification is sent to their phone ensuring that you get their attention. Both the BUZZ vibration and the BELL tone continuously plays until the receiver opens the App. When it's not time-sensitive and you don’t use the BUZZ or BELL feature, they’ll simply receive the message or call with a standard notification. WHY CHOOSE BUZZBELL BuzzBell is the only messaging platform that offers you peace of mind. It’s not always easy to relax and switch to Silent Mode – sometimes it feels like you’ll miss something important, whether that be good news or bad, if you’re not always available online. With BuzzBell, you can trust that you’ll still get the message or call when it really matters, and that your urgent calls and messages will stand out in return. Share photos, videos, GIFs and hyperlinks. Enjoy sending voice messages with playback speed controls. Mark your messages as unread to give yourself a reminder to respond later and schedule messages to send in the future while the message is top of mind. NOTIFICATION CONTROLS When you want to completely disconnect, toggle off BUZZBELL notifications in your Settings located under the Menu Tab. While toggled off, BUZZ and BELL bypass alerts will not audibly play to protect your quiet time. When you’re ready to receive audible bypass alerts again, simply toggle BUZZBELL notifications back on. You can also toggle off standard and BUZZBELL notifications on a chat by chat basis. With BuzzBell, you are in control. BuzzBell follows all iOS guidelines. Therefore, we do not affect Do Not Disturb Mode. If you have Do Not Disturb enabled, BUZZBELL alerts will not play. PRIVATE & SECURE We value your privacy. All messages are protected with a double layer of end-to-end encryption ensuring your conversations will never be accessed by anyone else. Also, your personal data and information will never be shared with any advertisers. When you share your location with a contact on BuzzBell, they’re the only ones who can see it. PRICING Enjoy BuzzBell for FREE or upgrade to Premium for the best user experience. Select from 20 exclusive BELL tones for your overall sound and set BELL tones per chat. Plus, enjoy an ad-free experience, unlimited amount of pinned chats and future customizations. Improve your peace of mind and reduce messaging anxiety. Download BuzzBell today! ## Key features - Bypass silent mode for urgent messages - Text-to-voice VoIP calls - Persistent audible notifications - Approved contacts only - End-to-end encryption - Scheduled message sending - Mark messages as unread ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month | | Premium (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 24) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzbell-messages-that-matter/id1530048316/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Best way to reach someone urgently *2023-11-03* I love this app so much! Whether it’s an emergency or I have super exciting news to share with my loved ones, BuzzBell is my go-to app! Almost everyone I know has their phone set to silent and I used to get so frustrated and/or anxious if I was in a critical situation and needed help ASAP, but they wouldn’t call me back for hours as they missed my calls and messages. I no longer experience that issue with BuzzBell! My important messages and calls rise above and cut through all other notifications and I reach my loved ones when I need them most and vice versa! It’s a crazy, strange world that keeps getting crazier and scarier. I genuinely think everyone could benefit from this app!! ### 5/5 — Best way to reach someone urgently *2022-10-06, version 3.0.0* I love this app so much! Whether it’s an emergency or I have super exciting news to share with my loved ones, BuzzBell is my go-to app! Almost everyone I know has their phone set to silent and I used to get so frustrated and/or anxious if I was in a critical situation and needed help ASAP, but they wouldn’t call me back for hours as they missed my calls and messages. I no longer experience that issue with BuzzBell! My important messages and calls cut through all other notifications and I can reach my loved ones when I need them most and vice versa! It’s a crazy world that keeps getting crazier and scarier. I think everyone could benefit from this app! ### 5/5 — Great App *2021-12-01, version 2.0.4* I love this app! It’s the beat way to get someone’s attention when I need them! ### 5/5 — Reach your family & friends instantly! *2021-11-29, version 2.0.4* My daughter moved across the country for work and we barely talked as her phone is always on silent so she would often miss my calls and messages. She told me to download BuzzBell and ever since, we've communicated so much better! We send each other Buzz and Bell messages when we need to get a hold of each other and call and video call each other too! It's so much faster and better than regular text and calls. We added the rest of our family and friends and everyone loves using it! I recommend! ### 5/5 — Perfect use for emergency!! *2021-11-10, version 2.0.3* My husband has the habit of keeping his phone on silent mode so it becomes difficult for me to reach out to him when needed. Buzzbell has been amazing to ensure that I get the message across to him whenever needed without feeling the need to ask him to put his mobile off the silent mode every time he walks out of the apartment. This is truly amazing and helps me to stay connected in most critical times! ### 5/5 — Great app! *2021-11-08, version 2.0.3* This is such a smart idea. Really cool app that helps me get a hold of my friends when they don't answer my texts! ### 5/5 — Useful App *2021-11-08, version 2.0.3* A friend of ours mentioned this App and we gave it a try with our family. In a few weeks we've already had multiple times where we’ve used the feature to send someone an alert and it’s been very useful. Definitely worth trying! ### 1/5 — If I could give you a zero I would *2021-10-05, version 2.0.1* I don’t understand how an app can have promoters that have no respect for people. There should ABSOLUTELY be no reason why the people promoting this app harasses others and says disgusting things to people on the street. Ugh it literally makes my stomach curl knowing tht the people who are supposed to be the root of the app have hired ppl like this. ### 1/5 — Harassed ‼️‼️ *2021-10-04, version 2.0.1* These ambassadors harassed you and make sexual subjective comments when they try to hook you in to downloading this app. No app is worth downloading if you are getting harassed for it ‼️‼️ ### 1/5 — Annoying *2021-10-01, version 2.0.1* I got bombarded on campus by their ambassadors and pressured me into downloading this app and invite people. You cant even say no because they get you into the conversation without telling you what they’re getting you into ## Frequently asked questions about BuzzBell ### What does BuzzBell do? BuzzBell is a messaging application designed to ensure that urgent messages and calls are noticed immediately, even if the recipient's phone is in silent mode. It allows users to set boundaries by only permitting approved contacts to communicate with them and offers features like text-to-voice calls and persistent notifications to guarantee important communications get through. ### How does BuzzBell bypass silent mode? When an urgent message is sent using the BUZZ or BELL feature, BuzzBell first converts the text message into a text-to-voice VoIP internet call. If this call is unanswered, it then sends a unique, continuous BUZZ (audible vibration) or BELL (ringtone) notification that plays until the recipient opens the app. This ensures the message is heard even when the phone is set to silent. ### Is BuzzBell free to use? The application is free to download and use, with options for in-app purchases. While the core messaging functionality is available for free, certain features or enhanced capabilities might be accessible through these in-app purchases. ### What devices is BuzzBell compatible with? BuzzBell follows all iOS guidelines, indicating it is compatible with iOS devices. The description does not specify Android compatibility, but it is designed to work on mobile platforms that support its notification and calling features. ### What are the main use cases for BuzzBell? BuzzBell is ideal for situations where it's crucial to be reached by trusted contacts, such as emergencies, important family updates, or critical work communications. It provides peace of mind for users who want to disconnect or use silent mode without the fear of missing vital information. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.0.0 — 2022-06-03 Thanks for using BuzzBell! We’re excited to introduce several new features to bring you the best experience yet! • Group video calling • Group voice calling • Voice messages • Scheduling messages • Sending current location • Notification controls per chat thread We’ve also made performance improvements and squashed bugs. To make sure you don't miss future updates, please keep your automatic update feature turned on. ### 2.0.4 — 2021-11-10 Thanks for using BuzzBell! You can now enjoy pinning your top conversation within your inbox. As a premium user, your subscription now includes an unlimited number of pinned conversations. Happy pinning! We’ve also made performance improvements and squashed bugs to make BuzzBell even better for you. To make sure you don't miss new future updates, please keep your automatic update feature turned on. ### 2.0.3 — 2021-10-16 Thank you for using BuzzBell! We've made small UI improvements and bug fixes for iOS15 to make your experience more enjoyable. To make sure you don't miss future updates, please keep your automatic update feature turned on. ### 2.0.1 — 2021-09-21 Thanks for using BuzzBell! We updated the app to fix a few bugs that were negatively impacting the ability to send chat messages to your contacts. To make sure you don’t miss future updates, please keep your Updates turned on. ### 2.0.0 — 2021-09-12 Thanks for using BuzzBell! We updated the look and the feel of the app to make your user experience easier and better and fixed a few bugs that were negatively impacting the ability to send chat messages to your contacts. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-15.*