The Bell vs True Self Fit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Bell
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Introducing The Bell, a timer app designed for high-intensity interval workouts that prioritizes simplicity and ease of use. With The Bell, you can easily configure your workout, start the timer, and focus on your training. The app integrates with Apple Health to provide real-time monitoring of your heart rate and active energy during your workout. Additionally, completed workouts are automatically logged in your Activity history and contribute to your daily activity goals. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or just looking to improve your overall health, The Bell is a useful tool to keep you on track and motivated during your workouts.
True Self Fit
Access personalized workout programs, track your fitness progress, nutrition, and lifestyle habits with coach support. Join digital communities and connect with wearable devices for comprehensive health monitoring.
- Workout programs and tracking
- Barre & Pilates On Demand
- Nutrition and habit tracking
- Coach messaging and check-ins
- Digital community support
- Wearable device integration
- Progress photos and measurements
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With the True Self Fit App, you will have access to workout programs designed specifically to help you reach your fitness and health goals! You will have direct access to the Body By Barre Pilates & Barre Program. You can follow & track your workouts, your nutrition, your lifestyle habits, measurements and results–all with the help of your coach. FEATURES: - Access training plans and track workouts - Access Barre & Pilates On Demand Program - Follow along to exercise and workout videos - Track your meals and make better food choices - Stay on top of your daily habits - Set health and fitness goals and track progress towards your goals - Gain milestone badges for achieving new personal bests and maintaining habit streaks - Message your coach in real-time -1-1 check ins with your coach to review your progress, set goals & create a lifestyle change - Be part of digital communities to meet people with similar health goals and stay motivated - Track body measurements and take progress photos - Get push notification reminders for scheduled workouts and activities - Connect your Apple Watch to track workouts, steps, habits, and more right from your wrist - Connect to other wearable devices and apps like the Apple Health App, Garmin, Fitbit, MyFitnessPal, and Withings devices to track workouts, sleep, nutrition, and body stats and composition Download the app today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: True Self Fit at every 6 weeks against The Bell's every 34 months. True Self Fit also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
The Bell ships an update every 34 months, True Self Fit every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Bell | True Self Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 180 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Frederic Maquin | Natalie Edwards |
In-app purchases
The Bell
No in-app purchases
True Self Fit
No in-app purchases
