Comparison

ChimesSS vs Finger Bells

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

Head to head
About

ChimesSS

This app provides a 1.5 octave tubular bell interface for playing music. It includes recording capabilities for vocals or voice memos, with options to adjust audio file format for email sharing. Users can also play along with other music apps.

Highlights
  • 1.5 octave tubular bell interface
  • Recording function for vocals and voice memos
  • Adjustable audio file format for recording
  • Send recorded data via email
  • Play along with other music apps
  • iTunes file sharing support
Features
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ChimesSS is a Tubular bell application. This application displays 1.5 octaves on the screen, and you don't need to change octaves to play them. Added the recording function! It picks the surrounding sounds as well, and you can use it in many different ways such as recording your vocals or creating a voice memo. You can also send the recorded data via email. Note that the maximum attachment size of an email depends on the iOS device you are using. Please contact your cell phone service provider for further information. - A 10 seconds recording is around 450 kB. - Support iTunes file sharing(http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4094?viewlocale=en_US) Added the play with other music app button on the right side of the record button (however, this disables the recording). For example, you can play along with your favorite songs on Music app. Now you can select the audio file format when recording. If you want to send a file via email, record at "22kHz / 8 bit" to reduce the file size. - Users who have a problem with the musical instrument app that doesn't make any sound. (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5137?viewlocale=en_US) Range: C52-G71 1.5 octaves (20 keys) - Display scale on keyboard - Support orientation (Up/Down) - Record button/ Play button / Stop button / Send the sound data via Email button - Support iTunes file sharing - Play with other music app button

About

Finger Bells

This app offers a simple and enjoyable musical experience with uniquely crafted bell tones. It allows users of all ages to experiment with different scales and play melodies, making it suitable for both solo fun and social interaction.

Highlights
  • Uniquely crafted bell tones
  • Customizable musical scales
  • Easy to play for all ages
  • Suitable for solo or group play
  • Can be used as a lullaby
Features
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Make a little music with a little touch of magic. Finger Bells turns your iPhone or iPad into a colorful collection of musical bells. Tap a bell, follow a melody, or explore your own harmonies. THREE LITTLE WORLDS Find your sound with three distinct bell collections: • Lulla Bells — soft and dreamy. • Cosmic Bells — bright and playful. • Blue Bells — warm and resonant. Each collection has its own painted setting and glass bells that swing and sparkle as you play. PLAY YOUR WAY • Explore 35 bells across five rows. • Choose from 12 major keys. • Play clear single notes or fuller chords. • Set a comfortable volume with Low, Medium, and High options. • Keep your preferred key and playing settings between sessions. A MOMENT FOR MUSIC Pick out a familiar tune, make up something new, or simply enjoy the next note. There are no scores to chase or lessons to complete — just bells ready to play. MADE FOR YOUR SCREEN Enjoy refreshed layouts for iPhone and iPad, larger text support in menus, and motion that respects your Reduce Motion setting. Available in English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, and Simplified Chinese.

Screenshots

ChimesSS1 screens
Finger Bells4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Finger Bells at 86% against ChimesSS's 29%. Finger Bells also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). ChimesSS's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 24 months). On in-app purchases and device support 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

ChimesSS costs $2.99 and Finger Bells $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Finger Bells holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of ChimesSS's written reviews are positive against 86% of Finger Bells's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChimesSS ships an update every 4 months, Finger Bells every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
ChimesSS versus Finger Bells: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChimesSSFinger Bells
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 24 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYUJI HASEBEThumb Wizards

Customer experience

ChimesSS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

Finger Bells

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

None

ChimesSS

No in-app purchases

None

Finger Bells

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChimesSS free?
ChimesSS costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Finger Bells free?
Finger Bells costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ChimesSS or Finger Bells?
Finger Bells is rated higher. ChimesSS averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Finger Bells averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do ChimesSS or Finger Bells have ads?
Finger Bells shows ads; ChimesSS does not.
Which is updated more often, ChimesSS or Finger Bells?
ChimesSS ships an update every 4 months, and Finger Bells every 24 months. Most recently, ChimesSS was updated on October 29, 2026 and Finger Bells on November 1, 2026.

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