# Pure Select vs Watchbell

The clearest difference is rating: Pure Select at 4.0 against Watchbell's 2.5. Pure Select also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Watchbell's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 37 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Pure Select holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 24% and 25% positive.

Pure Select ships an update every 37 months, Watchbell daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pure Select | Watchbell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-select/id1044675338/reviews)** | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchbell/id1481902080/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 24.2% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 94 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pure International Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1207754554) | [Philipp Wallrich](https://appshunter.io/developer/805229587) |

## What reviewers say

### Pure Select

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-select/id1044675338)

Control your connected radio with this app. Stream over 25,000 internet radio stations, digital, or FM channels. Access Spotify and adjust volume directly from your iOS device.

**Highlights:** Stream 25,000+ internet radio stations, Access digital and FM radio, Spotify integration, Volume adjustment, Remote control for compatible radios

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Watchbell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchbell/id1481902080)

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.

**Highlights:** Variety of sound effects, Bike bell simulation, Cowbell sound, Foghorn sound, Attention-grabbing alerts, Fun sound effects

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pure Select free?

Pure Select is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Watchbell free?

Watchbell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pure Select or Watchbell?

Pure Select is rated higher. Pure Select averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Watchbell averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Pure Select or Watchbell have ads?

Neither Pure Select nor Watchbell shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pure Select or Watchbell?

Pure Select ships an update every 37 months, and Watchbell daily. Most recently, Pure Select was updated on October 15, 2026 and Watchbell on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*