# PersonalBell — Nearby calling with BLE

> Nearby calling with BLE (iPhone/iPad app by Yasushi Sakai.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/personalbell/id6758881606 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yasushi Sakai](https://appshunter.io/developer/454423149)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.2 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2026-02-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/personalbell/id6758881606/reviews.md

## What is PersonalBell?

PersonalBell helps you detect nearby registered peers and send call notifications over BLE.
Register peers with QR codes, check in-range/out-of-range status, and contact them quickly.

Key features
・Easy peer registration with QR codes
・In-range / out-of-range status list
・One-tap calling
・Per-peer ringtone selection
・Optional upgrades (Remove Ads, Unlock Peer Limit, Unlock Ringtones)

Notes
・Bluetooth is required.
・Detection and call reliability may vary depending on device state, OS background behavior, and radio conditions.
・To use this app, you need at least two iPhones with the app installed.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Registration Limit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Ringtones | $1.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-02-23

• Added Home Screen Quick Actions
  - “Show My QR”
  - “Scan QR”

• Improved the QR flow to make registration smoother

• Improved Bluetooth communication stability

• Fixed minor bugs

### 1.0 — 2026-02-19

No release notes.

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All apps by Yasushi Sakai: https://appshunter.io/developer/454423149

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