CofE General Synod vs Belltron HM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CofE General Synod
Access timetables and documents for current and past sessions. Features include a redesigned agenda, document markup for notes and highlights, and an archive dating back to February 2022. Content is restricted to accredited members.
- View redesigned agenda and timetables
- Mark up documents with comments and highlights
- Bookmark important documents and sessions
- Browse archive of past Synod documents
- Access content restricted to accredited members
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The General Synod app allows users to access timetables and all documents associated with current and past Synod sessions. Access to its content is restricted to members of the General Synod, employees of the National Church Institutions, and other third parties as accredited by the General Synod support team. - View the agenda: Explore the new, redesigned agenda developed with clarity and ease of use in mind. View separate timetables for the main session and fringe events. - Mark up documents: Type out comments, highlight text, or leave important notes anywhere as you scrutinise documents for that debate of interest to you. - Favourites for quick reference: Save and organise important documents and sessions for easy reference later with our expanded bookmarking functionality. - Browse the archive: Want to refer to documents and agendas associated with a previous Synod? The new archive now extends back to February 2022 for easy reference. To learn more about the General Synod of the Church of England, visit churchofengland.org/synod.
Belltron HM
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Application for automation of bell chimes. The application allows a complete management of the motors and electromagnetic strikers for a perfect reproduction of the melodies. By adjusting the power, the delay and the beat time for each individual bell, it is possible to satisfy the needs of every musician.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CofE General Synod at every 3 weeks against Belltron HM's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
CofE General Synod ships an update every 3 weeks, Belltron HM every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CofE General Synod | Belltron HM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Church of england | Aeris Elettronica srl |
In-app purchases
CofE General Synod
No in-app purchases
Belltron HM
No in-app purchases
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