BCM Request vs Watchbell
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BCM Request
Request songs at participating venues using BCM music systems. Discover nearby locations and see the current playlist. This free application allows you to easily submit your music requests.
- Request songs at participating venues
- Discover nearby locations
- View current playlist
- Free to use
- Supports BCM 8000 Lite, Music, and Multimedia systems
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De muzieksystemen van BCM zijn te vinden op vele locaties (o.a. Cafe’s, Sportkantines, bowling centra, zalen centra etc.). Met de BCM Request kunt je bij deelnemende gelegenheden die gebruik maken van een BCM 8000 Lite, Music of Multimedia muziek systeem eenvoudig een verzoekje aanvragen. In de app zie je de deelnemende gelegenheden in de buurt, en de playlist die op dat moment gedraaid wordt. De app is geheel gratis. Meer informatie vind je op www.bcmrequest.com.
Watchbell
This app provides a variety of sound effects for your smartwatch, including bike bells, a cowbell, and a foghorn. It's designed to help you get noticed in various situations, from cycling to simply having fun. Ensure your watch is not in silent mode and no Bluetooth devices are connected to play the sounds.
- Variety of sound effects
- Bike bell simulation
- Cowbell sound
- Foghorn sound
- Attention-grabbing alerts
- Fun sound effects
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Useful for all those who want to draw attention to themselves. - People riding their Bikes - Parents pushing their buggys - Just for fun Currently there are four different bells available. - Oldschool Bike Bell - High Pitched Bell - Cowbell - Fog horn To play back the sounds on the watch silent mode must be disabled and no bluetooth device should be paired with the watch.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Watchbell at daily against BCM Request's every 16 months. BCM Request's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 25%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BCM Request ships an update every 16 months, Watchbell daily. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BCM Request | Watchbell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BCM Music Systems | Philipp Wallrich |
Customer experience
BCM Request
Watchbell
In-app purchases
BCM Request
No in-app purchases
Watchbell
No in-app purchases
