Comparison

Bells vs Chartnote

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

Head to head
About

Bells

This AI-powered tool streamlines documentation for service providers, automating data capture and syncing it to client EHRs. It optimizes note quality with clinically relevant language, saving time for QA teams and improving reimbursement processes.

Highlights
  • AI-assisted note optimization
  • Automatic EHR data syncing
  • Clinically relevant language training
  • Grammar and spelling assistance
  • Client event reminders
  • Scribbles for quick notes
Features
Read full description

AI-assisted features allow the service provider more time to focus on their client, whether in the community or in the office. Data capture in Bells seamlessly and automatically syncs to the clients' chart in the EHR. This creates a very efficient information flow and provides the agency with a holistic, up-to-the-moment view of the client. Our AI engine is trained with clinically relevant language and phrases from behavioral health and human service care paradigms. This enables Bells to review, flag and recommend changes that will optimize the note's overall quality based on the program and type of care. The result is significant savings of time and effort for internal QA teams, a reduction in the time it takes to submit a progress note for reimbursement, and an overall improvement in your audit results. Bells assists with grammar, spelling, key phrase preferences, ensuring the documentation is for the intended client. Data capture in Bells provides users with reminders of upcoming and past due client focused events, and even offers shorthand efficiencies in the progress note and within Scribbles via Bells Commands. Scribbles is the fastest way to jot something down, attach it to a client or progress note, or simply leave it as an unassigned scribble for future reference. Bells is accessible via a mobile application designed specifically for use in the community or via a desktop experience offering flexibility for service providers. Bells gives the service provider a unique tool to help them enhance their documentation in an efficient and effective manner based on the agency's preferences.

About

Chartnote

This AI-powered medical scribe automatically converts patient conversations into structured clinical notes in seconds. It streamlines documentation, reduces charting time, and allows healthcare professionals to focus more on patient care. The app offers high-accuracy speech-to-text and customizable templates for efficient medical dictation.

Highlights
  • AI-generated SOAP notes from conversations
  • High-accuracy medical speech-to-text
  • Customizable note templates and snippets
  • Reduces charting time and after-hours work
  • Seamless integration with web-based EMRs
  • Secure and reliable for healthcare workflows
Features
Currently charting
Read full description

Chartnote Mobile – AI Scribe for Medical Documentation Turn patient conversations into complete clinical notes—automatically. Chartnote’s AI Scribe listens during patient encounters and generates accurate, structured medical notes in seconds. Whether you’re in clinic, hospital, or on the go, Chartnote helps you document faster and spend more time with patients. AI Scribe (Core Feature): Automatically generates SOAP notes from patient conversations Designed for real clinical workflows Reduces charting time and after-hours documentation Medical Dictation & Voice Chart: High-accuracy medical speech-to-text Dictate notes or capture full encounters Works seamlessly across specialties Smart Templates & Snippets: Create and customize your own note structure and style Access thousands of medical snippets or dot phrases Speed up repetitive documentation Built for Clinicians Family Medicine, Emergency, Internal Medicine, Urgent Care, and more Use at bedside, between patients, or after clinic Secure and reliable for healthcare workflows Get Started Free Basic includes: 15 AI Scribe notes per month Transfer notes into any web-based EMR Custom templates & smart snippets Existing users can upgrade to Chartnote Pro or Max. Chartnote Pro Up to 100 AI Scribe notes per month Unlimited Copilot tools Chartnote Max Unlimited AI Scribe notes Subscription Details: Before completing payment, you'll see the plan price, charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and on renewal, varying by plan and country. Subscriptions renew monthly or yearly, depending on your plan. Avoid auto-renewal by turning it off at least 24 hours before your subscription renews in your iTunes account settings. Manage and cancel subscriptions via the App Store account settings after purchase. What Clinicians are Saying: "it has been a game changer in managing my patient's care." “Chartnote is super helpful in writing notes. It will save you a significant amount of time.” Join our Community: We'd love to hear from you! Send feedback, comments, or requests for technical support via our help page: https://help.chartnote.com. Useful Links: Terms of Use: https://chartnote.com/termsofuse Privacy Policy: https://chartnote.com/privacypolicy

Screenshots

Bells4 screens
Chartnote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bells at none against Chartnote's 10. Chartnote's advantage is ratings volume (601 vs 11) and chart position (#44 vs unranked). On price, rating, 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. Chartnote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month. Bells asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bells against 4.8 for Chartnote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chartnote has 601 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bells ships an update every 3 weeks, Chartnote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Bells versus Chartnote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBellsChartnote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (11 ratings)4.8 (601 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—90.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11601 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#44 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB33 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRemarkable Health, LLC.StatNote, Inc.

Customer experience

Bells

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%

Chartnote

All ratings597 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral0.8%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

Bugs and requests

Bells

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Chartnote

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • 2FA is buggy, clunky, and tedious
  • Transcription frequently misses common words
  • Transcription of medical words is often incorrect
  • Cannot correct transcription errors as they occur
  • Poor interfacing between app and website
Show 2 more
  • Customer support has not responded
  • App does not allow use of website for a note once transcribed in app

Requested features

4 requests
  • Make MFA/2FA optional
  • Improve real-time error correction
  • Enhance transcription accuracy for common and medical words
  • Improve app and website interface integration

In-app purchases

None

Bells

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Chartnote

Subscriptions6
  • Chartnote Professional Monthly7 Days trial$15.991 Month
  • Chartnote Pro Monthly14 Days trial$39.001 Month
  • Chartnote Max Monthly14 Days trial$99.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Chartnote Max Monthly7 Days trial2 variants$99.991 Month
  • Chartnote Professional Yearly7 Days trial$169.991 Year
  • Chartnote Max Yearly14 Days trial$999.991 Year
One-time3
  • 65 AI Credits$39.00
  • 330 AI Credits$169.00
  • 660 AI Credits$229.00

Questions

Is Bells free?
Bells is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chartnote free?
Chartnote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bells or Chartnote?
Chartnote is rated higher. Bells averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Chartnote averages 4.8 from 601 ratings.
Do Bells or Chartnote have ads?
Neither Bells nor Chartnote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bells or Chartnote?
Bells ships an update every 3 weeks, and Chartnote every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bells was updated on November 3, 2026 and Chartnote on November 7, 2026.

Other comparisons