# CallBell vs Tip Screen

The clearest difference is rating: Tip Screen at 4.6 against CallBell's 3.5. Tip Screen also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 21 months). CallBell's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, review sentiment, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tip Screen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CallBell asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tip Screen holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tip Screen has 516 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of CallBell's written reviews are positive against 85% of Tip Screen's.

CallBell ships an update every 21 months, Tip Screen every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CallBell | Tip Screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callbell/id1591673276/reviews) | **[4.6 (516 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tip-screen/id6479582503/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **516** |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **85.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [whitez](https://appshunter.io/developer/548591356) | [Justin Ho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736402595) |

## What reviewers say

### CallBell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callbell/id1591673276)

Experience realistic sound effects with this app, featuring high-quality audio and visuals. Customize your experience with a dress-up function that changes sound effects based on themes. Explore augmented reality features for an enhanced simulation.

**Highlights:** Realistic call bell sound simulation, High image and sound quality, Refined 3D design, Dress-up function with themes, Augmented Reality support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tip Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tip-screen/id6479582503)

This app allows users to simulate giving and receiving tips for everyday actions. It provides a fun and easy way to explore the concept of tipping for small gestures like helping out or saying hello.

**Highlights:** Simulate tip collection, Tip for everyday actions, Explore giving thanks, Fun tipping experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip to Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Great for pranks and messing with friends/family
- 🤩 Hilarious and realistic
- 🎉 Awesome and novel app idea

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs or issues with certain features
- ⚠️ Needs more customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Signature box not working on iPad
- Unable to access the tip screen
- Screen not matching the preview

**Requested features**

- Add custom tip percentages
- Include a back button or confirmation screen
- Implement a hidden stats page
- Add a speaker feature for pre-recorded audio


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CallBell free?

CallBell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tip Screen free?

Tip Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CallBell or Tip Screen?

Tip Screen is rated higher. CallBell averages 3.5 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Tip Screen averages 4.6 from 516 ratings.

### Do CallBell or Tip Screen have ads?

CallBell shows ads; Tip Screen does not.

### Which is updated more often, CallBell or Tip Screen?

CallBell ships an update every 21 months, and Tip Screen every 10 days. Most recently, CallBell was updated on October 5, 2026 and Tip Screen on October 7, 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.*