# Mindfulness Bell vs Mindfulness Bells

The clearest difference is ads: Mindfulness Bell at none against Mindfulness Bells's shown. Mindfulness Bell also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 634). Mindfulness Bells's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 59%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mindfulness Bell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and Mindfulness Bells sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mindfulness Bells holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mindfulness Bell has 12K ratings behind it against 634, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Mindfulness Bell's written reviews are positive against 89% of Mindfulness Bells's.

Mindfulness Bell ships an update every 3 weeks, Mindfulness Bells every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mindfulness Bell | Mindfulness Bells |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindfulness-bell/id380816407/reviews) | **[4.8 (634 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindfulness-bells/id1536374807/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 634 |
| Positive reviews | 58.6% of reviews | **88.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Spotlight Six Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/337472902) | [Lang Hoang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493923379) |

## What reviewers say

### Mindfulness Bell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindfulness-bell/id380816407)

This app plays the sound of a Tibetan Singing Bowl at set or random intervals to help you return to the present moment. It includes a meditation timer to enhance your practice. The app continues to ring even when not actively open.

**Highlights:** Tibetan Singing Bowl sounds, Scheduled interval reminders, Random interval reminders, Meditation timer, Background operation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Bell Upgrade One Year | $1.99 | per year |
| Full Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Lovely bell sounds
- 💤 Helpful for meditation and mindfulness
- ⏰ Useful timer and reminder features
- 🕰️ Simple and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Bell doesn't always sound as expected
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 📵 Doesn't work when phone is locked
- 🤔 Confusing or limited settings

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when starting timer
- Purchased bells not working as expected
- Random bell feature not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Allow customization of bell sounds
- Add option to run in background without draining battery
- Improve reliability of bell notifications
- Expand timer and scheduling options


### Mindfulness Bells

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindfulness-bells/id1536374807)

This app provides gentle bell sounds at set or random intervals to help you practice mindfulness and return to your breath. It offers a minimalist interface with customizable bell sounds and timing, supporting a more conscious and present day.

**Highlights:** Interval bell ringing, Random interval ringing, Hourly chime, Customizable bell sounds, Minimalist interface, Background operation

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A cup of coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small support | $1.99 | one-time |
| A dinner | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium support | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large support | $9.99 | one-time |
| Supporter | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🕰️ Gentle reminder to be mindful
- 🎶 Pleasant and soothing sounds
- ⏱️ Helpful for time management
- 🧘‍♀️ Supports mindfulness practice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔔 Chime volume too loud
- 🕰️ Inconsistent chime timing
- 🔌 Stopped working after iOS update

**Reported bugs**

- No sound or alert when chime is set
- Chime not ringing at the correct time

**Requested features**

- Ability to set specific chime days
- Option to choose quieter chime sounds
- Customizable chime duration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mindfulness Bell free?

Mindfulness Bell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mindfulness Bells free?

Mindfulness Bells is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mindfulness Bell or Mindfulness Bells?

Mindfulness Bells is rated higher. Mindfulness Bell averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Mindfulness Bells averages 4.8 from 634 ratings.

### Do Mindfulness Bell or Mindfulness Bells have ads?

Mindfulness Bells shows ads; Mindfulness Bell does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mindfulness Bell or Mindfulness Bells?

Mindfulness Bell ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mindfulness Bells every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mindfulness Bell was updated on November 9, 2026 and Mindfulness Bells on November 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.*