# Bell Ringer vs Hallmark+

The clearest difference is price: Hallmark+ at Free against Bell Ringer's $0.99. Hallmark+ also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (12K vs 143). Bell Ringer's advantage is review sentiment (44% vs 8%) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). On rating, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Hallmark+ is free to download; Bell Ringer costs $0.99 up front. Hallmark+ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Bell Ringer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Bell Ringer against 4.2 for Hallmark+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hallmark+ has 12K ratings behind it against 143, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Bell Ringer's written reviews are positive against 8% of Hallmark+'s.

Bell Ringer ships an update every 16 months, Hallmark+ monthly. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bell Ringer | Hallmark+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.3 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bell-ringer/id342059802/reviews)** | [4.2 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hallmark-plus/id472567577/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 143 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **44.1% of reviews** | 8.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #134 | **#54** |
| Size | 91 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MoonBeam Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/326698066) | [Hallmark Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/472567580) |

## What reviewers say

### Bell Ringer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bell-ringer/id342059802)

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Experience realistic bell ringing sounds with a shake of your device. Choose from a variety of meticulously sampled bells, including church and hand bells, and even enjoy auto-ringing functionality. Track your ringing history and discover new sounds.

**Highlights:** Shake to ring bells, Realistic bell-ringing action, Auto ringing mode, 10 meticulously sampled bells, Clapper animation, Ringing count and ranking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Variety of bell sounds
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Useful for various purposes (calling pets, directing people)
- 👍 Good value for free
- 👍 Nice graphics and physics

**What reviewers complain about**

-  광고 Excessive advertisements
- 🔇 No sound/not working
- 👎 Sounds digital/unrealistic (mentioned by some)
- 👎 Limited number of bells (in older reviews)
- 👎 App crashes/freezes

**Reported bugs**

- No sound
- Bells do not work
- App does not load
- App crashes on first bell
- Touch input not working on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more bells
- Fix issues with deleted bells in upgrades
- Provide separate apps for different bell types (e.g., Christmas bells)


### Hallmark+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hallmark-plus/id472567577)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Access exclusive original series, movies, and a vast library of feel-good content. Enjoy benefits like free greeting cards, eCards, and exclusive discounts.

**Highlights:** Exclusive original series, Unlimited movie streaming, Free greeting cards monthly, Unlimited free eCards, Exclusive discounts and rewards, Surprise gifts

**Features:** Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Feeln | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Hallmark Movies Now (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Feeln | $79.99 | per year |
| Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Hallmark Movies Now (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast app
- 👍 Visually appealing
- 👍 Seamless streaming
- 👍 Lots of content
- 👍 No commercials

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Glitchy playback controls
- 🐛 Logging out issues
- 🐛 Slow loading and buffering
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance

**Reported bugs**

- Playback issues
- Frequent log-outs
- Compatibility problems on various devices
- Inconsistent app behavior

**Requested features**

- Picture-in-picture mode
- Resume watching from last position
- Ability to remove items from 'Continue Watching'
- Improved search and browsing functionality
- More new and current Hallmark content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bell Ringer free?

Bell Ringer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hallmark+ free?

Hallmark+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bell Ringer or Hallmark+?

Bell Ringer is rated higher. Bell Ringer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 143 ratings, while Hallmark+ averages 4.2 from 12K ratings.

### Do Bell Ringer or Hallmark+ have ads?

Neither Bell Ringer nor Hallmark+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bell Ringer or Hallmark+?

Bell Ringer ships an update every 16 months, and Hallmark+ monthly. Most recently, Bell Ringer was updated on October 13, 2026 and Hallmark+ on October 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Bell Ringer or Hallmark+?

Bell Ringer currently peaks at #134 in the App Store charts, and Hallmark+ at #54. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*