Comparison

Bell Schedule (For School) vs Bell+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bell Schedule (For School)

This app helps students, parents, and administrators stay informed about school bell schedules. It provides real-time updates on class periods and aims to reduce tardiness by keeping everyone aware of the time.

Highlights
  • Real-time bell schedule updates
  • Period tracking for students
  • Parental awareness of student periods
  • Tardy reduction strategy
  • School administration integration
Features
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*School must be already added to the app!* Students, always know when the bell rings! Stop counting the seconds, we'll count them for you! Parents, always know what period your student's in. Administrators, we're attacking tardies using a completely new strategy and it's working. Encourage the movement by lettings teachers and students know about this app. *Schools are added by school administration's request. Your school may not be on the list. If so, contact us through the app or on our website: bellschedule.app

About

Bell+

This app helps students and teachers manage their daily schedules with live countdowns to the next bell and customizable period names. It provides timely notifications and supports over 100 schools, with options for private schedules.

Highlights
  • Live countdown to next bell
  • Full daily schedule view
  • Customizable period names
  • Smart period start notifications
  • Support for over 100 schools
  • Custom school support
Features
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With a sleek and intuitive interface, Bell+ offers: Live Countdown: Always know exactly how much time is left until the next bell rings. Full Schedule: View your entire day at a glance, including all periods and breaks. Custom Names: Personalize your schedule by renaming periods to match your actual classes. Smart Notifications: Get timely reminders before each period starts, so you're always prepared. Personalizable Interface: Check out the "themes" tab to customize the countdown to your vibe! Bell+ supports over 100 schools and allows custom schools for private schedules. Whether you're a student or teacher, Bell+ ensures you never miss a moment. Download now and take control of your day! Before downloading, please read the Bell+ End User Licensing Agreement (EULA) at https://bell.ahmad-mahrous.com/terms/

Screenshots

Bell Schedule (For School)3 screens
Bell+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bell+ at 4.9 against Bell Schedule (For School)'s 3.7. Bell+ also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 53%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Bell Schedule (For School)'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bell Schedule (For School) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bell+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bell+ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Bell Schedule (For School)'s written reviews are positive against 91% of Bell+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bell Schedule (For School) versus Bell+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBell Schedule (For School)Bell+
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (22 ratings)4.9 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews90.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMY DJ LLCAMR MAHROUS

Customer experience

Bell Schedule (For School)

All ratings14 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative33.3%

Bell+

All ratings19 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bell Schedule (For School)

One-time1
  • Premium$0.99
None

Bell+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bell Schedule (For School) free?
Bell Schedule (For School) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bell+ free?
Bell+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bell Schedule (For School) or Bell+?
Bell+ is rated higher. Bell Schedule (For School) averages 3.7 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Bell+ averages 4.9 from 19 ratings.
Do Bell Schedule (For School) or Bell+ have ads?
Neither Bell Schedule (For School) nor Bell+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bell Schedule (For School) or Bell+?
Bell Schedule (For School) ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bell+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bell Schedule (For School) was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bell+ on October 24, 2026.

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