Impulses vs Assistant by Bellman
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Impulses
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Impulses builds beautiful connected home products that set superior standards of comfort, safety, and control. Products that turn everyday experiences into fulfilling moments that endure. Engineered in-house to combine seamless software with elegant hardware.
Assistant by Bellman
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The Assistant app makes it easier than ever to keep a watchful eye on your home and loved ones. It connects the Bellman alerting system to your mobile phone, tablet or smartwatch via Bluetooth. Once you have installed the app, you will start to receive home notifications on your mobile devices. In addition, your Bellman receivers will alert you to incoming calls and messages on your mobile phone. BENEFITS - Get emergency notifications from connected smoke detectors directly on your mobile device. - Use doorbell and open/closed sensors to alert you if someone rings your doorbell or enters or leaves your home. - Use a baby monitor and a contact mat to know when your baby stirs or is trying to leave the crib. - Get an alert on your Bellman receiver when you have an incoming call or message. APP HIGHLIGHTS In the Assistant app, all your devices and controls are literally at your fingertips. Control your notifications, browse history or monitor your devices with a simple tap. Stay on top of things. Select History to see what you have missed. Your notifications are sorted by date and time. Keep your setup up to date. Tap My Devices to monitor the connection status, update devices, and control your system setup. Use a direct connection Do you want your Bellman watch to vibrate for messages and calls on your phone when you are out and about too? Tap to establish a direct phone-to-watch connection. ABOUT THE BELLMAN ALERTING SYSTEM The Bellman alerting system empowers deaf and hard of hearing people to stay safe, independent, and socially active. It consists of a set of wirelessly connected transmitters and receivers that are located across the home. When a transmitter is triggered by e.g., a door chime, telephone signal or smoldering fire, the receiver alerts with loud sounds, bright flashes, and powerful vibrations. By using the Assistant app, your mobile phone or tablet works just like a Bellman receiver. APP REQUIREMENTS - One or more Bellman receiver/s - iPhone requires iOS 15.0 or later - iPad requires iPadOS 15.0 or later - iPod touch requires iOS 15.0 or later - Apple Watch requires watchOS 6.2 or later Please note that the Assistant app should be used as a complement to your Bellman receiver/s and not as a replacement due to safety reasons. Read more about our terms and conditions here: Tap Menu > About in the Assistant app Read more about our privacy policy here: https://bellman.com/en/legal/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Assistant by Bellman at none against Impulses's shown. Impulses's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Impulses ships an update every 8 days, Assistant by Bellman every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Impulses | Assistant by Bellman |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days โ better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IMPULSES FOR PROGRAMMING, DESIGN AND MARKETING | Bellman & Symfon Europe AB |
In-app purchases
Impulses
No in-app purchases
Assistant by Bellman
No in-app purchases









