# MeTV App vs Watchbell

The clearest difference is update cadence: Watchbell at daily against MeTV App's every 6 weeks. Watchbell also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). MeTV App's advantage is ratings volume (689 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.6 for MeTV App against 2.5 for Watchbell. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MeTV App has 689 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 24% and 25% positive.

MeTV App ships an update every 6 weeks, Watchbell daily. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MeTV App | Watchbell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.6 (689 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metv-app/id1079958817/reviews)** | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchbell/id1481902080/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **689** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 24.3% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 22 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ME-TV National Limited Partnership](https://appshunter.io/developer/1079958816) | [Philipp Wallrich](https://appshunter.io/developer/805229587) |

## What reviewers say

### MeTV App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metv-app/id1079958817)

Explore classic television shows and relive television nostalgia. This app provides information about your favorite programs from America's #1 classic television network.

**Highlights:** Classic television network content, Information on favorite shows, Nostalgia features, iPhone and iPad compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💫 Best old TV shows
- 🎶 Great music
- 👍 Enjoyable and informative content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
- 🚫 Can't watch live TV or stream shows
- 🤔 Confusing and non-intuitive interface
- 🚫 Not available in Canada

**Reported bugs**

- Sign-up page with unreadable text
- Inconsistent live stream functionality
- Freezing and repeated playback issues
- Incorrect program scheduling information

**Requested features**

- Live streaming option
- More frequent quiz updates
- Ability to remove/change favorite shows
- Improved accessibility for visually impaired users


### 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 MeTV App free?

MeTV App 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, MeTV App or Watchbell?

MeTV App is rated higher. MeTV App averages 2.6 out of 5 from 689 ratings, while Watchbell averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do MeTV App or Watchbell have ads?

Neither MeTV App nor Watchbell shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MeTV App or Watchbell?

MeTV App ships an update every 6 weeks, and Watchbell daily. Most recently, MeTV App was updated on September 20, 2026 and Watchbell on June 1, 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.*